driving tips Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

turn signals

A
  • left = down
  • right = up
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2
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3 point turn

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    1. pull over to the right side of the road and wait until traffic is clear
    1. turn the steering wheel to the left and turn left across the road
    1. turn the steering wheel to the right then reverse
    1. turn the steering wheel left, straighten and move into the correct lane
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3
Q

downhill parking

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  • pull over, turn wheels 1 rotation to the right, and park
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4
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uphill parking

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  • pull over, turn wheels 1 rotation to the left, and park
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5
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reverse parking

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    1. line up your shoulder in the center of the 3rd parking spot
    1. shift the car into reverse and turn steering wheel all the way to the right
    1. once you’re in the parking spot, straighten your wheel
    1. check your side mirrors and move straight back
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6
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forward parking

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    1. find an available parking space and ensure you are hugging the lane line to give yourself enough room to park
    1. move forward until your shoulder is in the middle of the next parking spot beside your spot
    1. look in your side mirrors, turn your steering wheel all the way to the direction of the parking spot and slowly start moving
    1. when the front of the car enters the space, straighten your wheel and drive forward
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7
Q

parallel parking

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    1. find a parking spot, align the rear number of your car to the rear bumper of the front car, make sure your car is parallel but 2 feet away
    1. turn your wheel one rotation to the right and back up until you are making a 45 degree angle
    1. turn your wheel all the way to the left and roll backwards
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8
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other tips

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  • when turning left, turn into the left lane (the first one)
  • treat red right turning red like stop signs
  • check mirrors every 8-12 seconds
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