#1: INTRO TO DRIVING

What are the most common steering wheel positions?

9 & 3 o’clock and 8 & 4 o’clock

What are the 3 steering wheel methods?

Hand-to-Hand, Hand-Over-Hand, and One-Hand.

When is it required to use your signals?

When you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop.

How do bicyclists signal a turn?

Through hand-and-arm signals.

When is it appropriate to use your signal?

At least 5 seconds before a lane change on the freeway, and 100 feet before every lane change.

When is it appropriate to use your horn?

Use your horn to warn other drivers of your presence and of hazards to avoid collisions and alert oncoming traffic.

When is it appropriate to use your headlights?

Use your headlights when it is dark out (sunrise & sunset), in adverse weather or conditions, and tunnels.

What is the purpose of headlights?

Use your headlights to help you see your surroundings and make your presence known to other drivers.