Driving and Parking Techniques

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Question-and-Answer flashcards covering hand signals, turning, and angle parking procedures from the lecture notes.

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When should you activate your vehicle’s turning signal before making a turn?

Use your turning signal before you start the turn.

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What is the correct hand signal for stopping or slowing down?

Extend your hand and arm downward with the palm facing to the rear.

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What hand signal indicates a right turn?

Extend your hand and arm upward (elbow bent).

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What hand signal indicates a left turn?

Extend your hand and arm straight out to the left.

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What low-speed maneuver must you perform during the road test to turn your vehicle around?

A 3-point turn (also called a K-turn).

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When parking downhill with a curb, which direction should your wheels be turned?

Toward the curb.

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When parking uphill with a curb, which direction should your wheels be turned?

Away from the curb.

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What is the first action to take when preparing to enter an angle parking space?

Signal and begin to slow down while watching traffic ahead and behind.

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During angle parking, when should you straighten your wheels?

After your vehicle is centered within the parking space.

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Once stopped in an angle parking space, which gear should you select?

Shift to Park.

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After shifting to Reverse to back out of an angle space, what should you do before moving?

Look around and be sure the area to the rear and sides is clear.

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As you back out of an angle parking space, how will the front of your vehicle move in relation to your turn?

The front end will swing in the opposite direction of the turn.

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While backing out, how far should you reverse before straightening the wheels?

Until your front left wheel has cleared (passed) the rear of the vehicle next to you.

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Why must you ensure your rear is clear of parked vehicles before steering sharply into an angle spot?

To avoid clipping others and to have enough space for the sharp turn.

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How much does 1.5 ounce of 86 proof liquor equal

a 12 ounce bottle or can of beer and a 5 ounce class of whine (12%)

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Where are the blind spots of a truck

20 feet in front, 30 feet behind, and on both sides, particularly the right side.