Chapter 6 Drive RightPerforming Basic Vehicle Maneuvers

Drive Right Chapter 6Section 1

Steering, Signaling, and Changing Lanes

Mr. MillarPE II

Steering Straight Forward

Steering your vehicle only requires minor adjustments.

What is does it mean to over steer?◦ Turning your steering wheel too much!◦ Over steering will cause your vehicle to weave

from side to side! What is under steer?

◦ Not turning your steering wheel enough!◦ May continue too far in one direction before

correcting! (onto shoulder of road!)

Steering Straight Forward

Steering Straight Backward

1. Hold the brake pedal down and shift to reverse.2. Turn your body to the right, and put your arm

over the back of the passenger seat. Look back through rear window. (p.110 picture)

3. Put your left hand at top/12 o’clock on wheel4. Release pressure on the brake just enough to

allow the vehicle to creep backward slowly.5. Move wheel in direction you want car to go6. Keep foot on the brake as you back up!

Steps to Steering Straight Backward

Right turn

Hand Signaling

Left hand Signal

Stop Hand Signal

Right? Left? Stop?

When would these signals be useful?

Physical Test

Drivers must be able to execute the lane-change manuever smoothly and safely before they learn to pass other vehicles.

Changing lanes helps you get a better view of the road ahead.

Do not oversteer when changing lanes. You may lose control.

See Picture on p. 112 for good and bad lane changes.

Changing Lanes

1. Check traffic in the front and left-front zones. Check rear zones through the rearview mirrors.

2. Signal and make a blind-spot check over left shoulder to check traffic.

3. Increase your speed slightly as you steer smoothly into the next lane when clear.

4. Cancel your signal and adjust your speed.

Changing Lanes Procedure

Complete Chapter 6 Skills and application activity's1. Use the diagrams2. Pick the Hand and Arm Positions

Activity and Application

Chapter 6 Section 2Making Turns and Turning the Vehicle

Around

What is hand over hand steering?◦ Pulling the steering wheel down with one hand while

your other hand crosses over to pull the wheel farther down.

Steps to making a left turn:1. Begin turn with balanced hand position.2. Pull down with left hand. Right pushes the wheel

towards the left.3. Release left hand from wheel and cross it over the

wheel at about 1 o’clock.4. After making turn, relax grip. Either allow wheel to

return to position or move it back manually.

Hand-Over-Hand-Steering

Push wheel up with one hand Pull it down with the other hand

Benefit?◦ Allows driver to keep both hands on wheel at all

times!

Push-Pull Steering

1. Look for pedestrians and oncoming vehicles. Check rear zones for vehicles about to pass you.

2. Plan turns well in advance. Be in correct lane to turn a block before you turn.

3. Obey all traffic signs, signals, and roadway markings. Remember to YIELD to oncoming traffic.

Driving PrecautionsWhen making left and right turns

1. Position vehicle in correct lane. Signal ½ block before turn.

2. Brake early to reduce speed.

3. Check front zones for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles.

4. Slow down to 10mph before intersection.

Procedure for turningSteps 1-4

5. Right turn – when bumper is even with curb

6. Left turn – just before vehicle reaches center of intersection.

7. Check blind spots. Turn into same lane you left.

Procedure for turningsteps 5-7

Turning Left at Intersection

What is it?◦ Turning lanes made midblock from center lane◦ WATCH for oncoming traffic using lane. YIELD!

Shared Left Turn Lane

1. Check for traffic, pedestrians, parked vehicles, and other objects. Turn head to direction you will be backing.

2. Keep both hands on wheel. Turn wheel RIGHT to go RIGHT. LEFT to go LEFT.

3. Back up slowly. Unwind steering wheel to finish in straight position.

Steps for Backing Left and Right

What is a turnabout?◦ Manuever for turning your vehicle around to go in

the opposite direction! (U-turn)

High risk manuever◦ Must cross or back into traffic.

Tips:◦ Be sure local laws permit!◦ Not near hills, curves, or traffic

Turnabouts

1. Midblock U-turn

2. Back into driveway on right side

3. Pull into driveway on left side

4. Pull into driveway on right side

5. 3 point turnabout

5 Types of turnaboutsDiagrams (p.116-118)

Consider these factors:◦ Legal in the area? (many intersections ban U-turns.◦ Amount of traffic◦ Types of driveways available◦ Need to enter traffic lanes forward or backward◦ Lots of space to enter traffic◦ Number of traffic lanes to cross

Backing into alley or driveway is usually safest. Allows you to enter traffic forward.

Only use 3-point turn when you are on dead-end street or on rural road with no driveways.

Which turnabout to do you use?

1. Test your knowledge 2. Identify the turnabout 3. Complete the Statements on Turning

Procedures.

Activity

Chapter 6 Section 3Parking

Requires:◦ Speed control

◦ Steering control

◦ Accurate judgment

Parking Your Vehicle

1. Find space with lots of room for vehicle

2. Avoid end spaces due to greater risk of being struck by other moving vehicles

3. Avoid spaces near poorly parked vehicles

4. Use reference points (part of car compared to outside of car) when executing parking maneuvers.

Making Parking Easier

Reference Point:◦ Some part of the outside or inside of the vehicle

that relates to some part of the roadway. Standard Reference Point:

◦ Point on vehicle typical for most drivers. ◦ Ex. Mirrors, center of hood

Personal Reference Points◦ Reference points on your vehicle you use that

help you personally. May be different than standard.

◦ Ex. Wipers, door handles, or rearview mirrors.

Reference Points

Parking diagonal to the curb◦ Used in many shopping center parking lots.

Angle Parking

Right angle to curb (90 degrees)

Perpendicular Parking

Parking parallel to curb Steps:

◦ 1. Stop 2-3 feet from front vehicle with bumper even

◦ 2. turn wheel 1.5 times◦ 3. Straighten wheel when drivers mirror passes rear

of front car.◦ 4. When nose clears front vehicles bump turn wheel

sharply.◦ Cover brake at all times!

Parallel Parking

Always turn the front wheels and use parking brake

Wheels are different depending on uphill or downhill and with a curb or without.

Parking on a Hill

Always think about vehicle rolling away from traffic!

What to do when?

Complete use the picture on p.24 of skills and applications

Activity