Section 5: An Introduction to Driving

What is an acceptable position for hands on a drivers wheel?

• 9 and 3 o'clock

• 8 and 4 o'clock

• 12 o'clock

• 8 o'clock

True or False: Do cross your hands over the middle of the steering wheel.

• True

• False

True or False: Hand over Hand movements can only be done for few circumstances.

• True

• False

Hand-Over-Hand Steering

• low speeds

• high speeds

• park

• recover from a skid

There are only two situations that may require steering with one hand:

• When operating controls or performing tasks with the other hand, and navigating tight spaces.

• • When you are turning while backing up to see where you are going behind you. Place your hand at the 12 o’clock position on the steering wheel.

• Listening to music while driving
• • When you are operating vehicle controls that require you to remove a hand from the steering wheel.

True or False: Never signal when you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop.

• True
• False

You can signal using your vehicle’s --- or using ---- positions.

• Signal Lights

• Screaming

• Color Headlights

• Hand Movements

When should you signal on the road?

• Changing Lane

• About to Change Lane

• Intersection

• On a steady road

• Parking

Use your vehicle’s horn to let other drivers know you are there or warn others of a hazard. Use your horn to:

• • Avoid collisions.

• Road Rage

• • Alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead.

• For Fun

When using the headlights, when should you use it?

• Use headlights when parked on the side of the road.
• Use headlights at night and in low visibility conditions.
• Use headlights only during the day.
• Use headlights only in clear weather conditions.