Reference Points
Precision Turns
Lane Positions
Communication
Smooth Starts and Stops
100
What is the Blind Area/Kidney Bean?
The ground around the vehicle that the driver can't see
100
What is a precision turn?
A precision turn consists of having a predetermined idea of where you want to begin and end the turn, and having the skill to complete it with accuracy and consistency
100
What is the most commonly used Lane Position
Lane Position 1
100
What is a Turn signal?
Flashes an arrow on the dash and two lights outside of the car
100
What two things are maintained when using smooth starts and stops?
Vehicle Balance
Traction
200
What is a reference point used for?
Place on the vehicle that you see in relation to the roadway which allows you to precisely place your vehicle in any location
200
What are some steps that need to be taken before turning?
Use turn signal
Mirrors - Blind spot check
Side position reference point
Speed control - apply brake
Smooth legal stop
forward position reference point
Select a target
Search the intersection - Left front Right
200
Besides lane changes, what else is Lane Position 4 & 5 used for?
Debris on the road
Lane Change
Crash
Disabled Vehicle
Pedestrians
Bicycles
200
What are different ways to communicate your intentions?
Turn Signals
Brake Lights
Lane Position
Horn
Reverse Lights
Speed
Hazard Lights
Hand Signals
200
What is trail braking?
slight release of brake pressure during the last seconds of the braking maneuver
300
What is a transition point use for?
a reference point on the vehicle that helps you know when to change speed, direction, or a combination of both
300
What are some steps to take during the turn?
Select get or Get commitment
Avoid hesitation
Looking in turns, targetting
Speed control (brake or gas)
Steering Technique or recovery
Push-pull
accurate tracking path
300
What lane position is car A using?
Lane Position 5
300
What color are reverse lights?
Clear or white lights
300
What are some speed control options for the driver?
Accelerate
Decelerate
Idle Speed
Off Gas
400
Which reference points gets the same results on both sides of the car?
Corner point or side mirror - Front position
Middle of rear side window or one foot behind door post - Rear position
400
What are some advantages of precision turns?
driver has the ability to make tight turns
vehicle will use the least amount of road spce
an escape path for other traffic
increase steering accuracy
help the driver to visualize the space that the vehicle with be occupying
allow the driver to plan ahead
can be adapted easily to large or unfamiliar vehicles
400
What Lane/Side position has the difference of a bike lane?
Lane Position and Side Position 3
400
What colors can a hazard lights button be?
Red, Black, or white
400
Demonstrate what trail braking looks like?
Use your hands like it has been shown to you in class
Use the simulator pedals to show
use an imaginary brake to show me
500
What are some factors that can affect the reference point location for the driver?
Vehicle design
Seating in relation to wheelbase
Scooped hood
Driver height in the seat
Head movement
Eye dominance
500
What are some differences between a right and left turn?
when to turn the steering wheel
keep wheels straight until you are going to turn the steering wheel
500
How many lane and side positions are there?
7 total
6 are taught in this chapter and the last one is taught later on in the curriculum
500
What can affect you sending, receiving and responding to communications?
Attitude
Emotions
500
What are the steps for Smooth Starts and Stops?
Starts-
Release brake
Vehicle moves to idle speed
Pivot foot to accelerator
Apply gradual light pressure
Stops-
Aplly controlled brake pressure
Trail brake just prior to stopping