driving - building blocks & applied

envision & answer → how do we over hand steer turning left and right?

1. turning left → using right hand, begin steering left, continue the turn doing overhand w/ right hand

2. turning right → using left hand, begin steering right, continue the turn doing overhand w/ left hand

envision & answer → what are the 3 steps in maintaining consistent speed when driving?

1. adjust seat comfortably, we have long legs so don’t need to be too close-up

2. once adjusted, push ball of right foot as close as possible to break, planting heel firmly

3. when driving to maintain speed, use heel of foot to control how much weight of ball of foot is pressing down on gas/break.

envision an example & answer → why is it important when driving to stare at the faraway point/horizon of the direction your driving?

1. wherever your eyes go is where the car will follow, so staring at the center far away point/ center horizon keeps you safe in your lane

envision → you and mom driving to price rite down tight road with cars on opposite side of traffic

answer → what 3 steps should’ve mom done to gauge if there was room in the tight space, or if we were too close to parked vehicles in the tight space?

what mom should’ve done..

1. stare at the center faraway point/center horizon on our side of the road

2. driven slowly

3. looked at side mirrors to see if we were going to scratch or hit a vehicle

what does this sign mean?

stop behind triangles to yield, because there may be pedestrians walking

what does a flashing red signal mean?

means the same thing as a stop sign, stop fully, then proceed w/ caution when it’s safe to go

what does a flashing yellow signal mean?

slow down and proceed w/ caution

what do the different traffic light arrow signals mean

1. red → you cannot make a turn in that direction

2. yellow → light is about to turn red, be prepared to stop

3. green → this is a protected turn, you may goooo

what do the 5 modes mean?

1. no color - drive normally but check for pedestrians

2. solid yellow - slow down, pedestrian has activated the HAWK

3. flashing yellow → be prepared to make full stop, light will turn red very soon

4. solid red → stop for pedestrians

5. flashing red → stop but proceed if no pedestrians are nearby walking