Quiz Ch.6 3/19/15 Flashcards
What does it mean to understeer?
Not turning the wheel far enough.
When driving forward where should your eyes be looking?
Far ahead in the center of your intended path of travel.
What does it mean to oversteer?
turning the wheel too much.
Backing with a stick shift vehicle requires skillful use of what?
Clutch pedal
If wanting to make a right turn with no signals, what should you do?
Put your left arm out and up.
Just before beginning any lane change maneuver you need to do what?
Check to see if roadway has no obstructions.
To make a proper turn depends on what?
Steering and speed control
Why should you place your right hand at the top of the wheel when beginning a left turn?
To use hand over hand steering.
To make your wheels go back to being straight, what should you do?
Use hand over hand to straighten the wheels.
You need to downshift to slow for a turn, why should you complete the down shift?
You cant, you need both hands free to complete the turn.
While making a right turn, start turning when?
When you reach the bend of the corner.
Completing a turn needs what?
Accelerating gently throughout the turn.
What should you do when backing to the left?
Steer to the left.
Where do the wheels go when backing left?
Far to the right of the rear wheels.
Why is a turnabout maneuver risky?
Because you cross or back into one or more lanes of traffic.
