Reference Points
Transition Pegs
Yielding
Zones
Parking
100
What is the reference point for the right side limit?
The center of the hood of the car or console.
100
What is the transition peg for left turns?
It is the left-front corner post.
100
At a 4-way uncontrolled intersection, who yield's?
The car on the left must yield to the car on the right.
100
What is a closed zone?
A space not open to you because of a restriction in your line-of-sight or intended path-of-travel.
100
Parking downhill with a curb, which way do you turn your wheels?
To the right toward the curb.
200
What is the reference point for the left side limit?
It's over the headlight.
200
What is the transition peg for a right turn?
It is the space just under the inside rear-view mirror.
200
Who yield's when making a left turn?
The car turning left should yield to oncoming traffic.
200
What is an open zone?
A space where you are able to drive without a restriction to your line-of-sight or path-of-travel.
200
When do you turn the wheel when backing out of a parking space?
Turn wheel when pivot point aligns with the bumper of the car next to you and left side mirror aligns with the bumper.
300
What is the reference point for the 3 feet from the right side?
It's the middle of the right half of the hood.
300
What does a transition peg help you know when turning?
Once the transition peg is aligned with the target, you know when to unwind the wheel and accelerate.
300
Who yield's at a 4-way stop?
The car who arrives second must yield or the car on the left must yield to the car on the right.
300
What is an unstable zone?
It is a closed zone condition that's becoming worse or has an added complication.
300
What does "check all corners" mean?
To make sure your car doesn't back or swing into anything or anyone.
400
What are the reference points for the front limit?
It's under the side-view mirrors or corner posts.
400
What is a transition peg?
A place on a vehicle that you see in relationship to your target.
400
Who yield's when a vehicle is backing up?
The car backing up is required to yield to other cars and pedestrians.
400
What are all the zones around you?
Left front, front, right front, left rear, rear, and right rear.
400
After you are in your parking spot which do you set first, the parking brake or shift to park?
You set the parking brake first.
500
What are the reference points of the rear limit?
It's approximately one foot behind the door posts or middle of rear side window.
500
What is a transition peg used for?
You use them to keep your car balanced in a turn or curve.
500
Who yield's at a T intersection?
The car on the T street must yield to the cars on the through street.
500
What are the steps of zone control?
1. Find: find problems and target area range 2. Solve: solve problems and 15-second range 3. Control: control problem and the 4-second danger zone
500
What does backing into a parking spot reduce the risk of?
It let's you have a better and safer view before entering traffic.
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