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Chapter 4
Montana Driving
32
Driving Skills
9th Grade
06/04/2013

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Term
Right Turn
Definition
Start before the vehicle reaches the end of the block. Be at least 4 ft from the curb, check to the left one more time after the turn is started
Term
Left turn
Definition
Start when the drivers door or outside mirror is even with the corner, check right one more time after the turn is started.
Term
Places to stop:
Definition
when coming to stop sign or red light -before:
sidewalk
stop line
crosswalk
intersection
Term
On the vehicle ahead of you:
Definition
red light indicates vehicle is slowing or stopping
Term
Emergency flashers:
Definition
flash simultaneously
Term
Emergency flashers are used:
Definition
1. when there is a break down
2. changing drivers
3. any time the vehicle is pulled off to the side of the road
Term
Left foot is use for both the brake and accelerator? True or False
Definition
False.
The Right foot is used for both the brake and the accelerator.
Term
Alternator gauge:
Definition
tells whether or not the battery is receiving enough electrical energy
Term
Oil pressure gauge:
Definition
shows oil pressure not how much oil is in the vehicle
Term
temperature gauge
Definition
tells how hot/cold the vehicle is running
Term
signalling distance in town is:
Definition
100 feet
Term
signalling distance out of town is:
Definition
300 feet
Term
starting speed for turns:
Definition
5mph
Term
Best hand position on steering wheel is:
Definition
the 9:00 and 3:00 position (like on a clock)
Term
Hand position when backing:
Definition
left hand at 12:00 and right hand over back
Term
Safe following distance for good roads:
Definition
3 seconds
Term
Safe following distance for wet roads:
Definition
4 seconds
Term
Safe following distance for snow covered or gravel roads:
Definition
5 seconds
Term
Safe following distance for snow packed or icy roads:
Definition
6 seconds
Term
When turning corners it is best to hold on tight to the steering wheel. True or False?
Definition
False.
It is best to use hand over hand because it gives the best control should an emergency arise.
Term
Behind through the rear window
Definition
Inside mirror view
Term
views behind and to the side
Definition
Outside mirror view
Term
Order of gears in an automatic transmission
Definition
P, R, N, D, 2, 1
Term
Starting order:
1.
Definition
Start the vehicle.
Term
Starting order:
2.
Definition
Shift to proper gear with foot on the brake.
Term
Starting order:
3.
Definition
Release the park brake.
Term
Starting order:
4.
Definition
Signal.
Term
Starting order:
5.
Definition
Check blind spot - area not revealed by mirrors.
Term
Starting order:
6.
Definition
Proceed if it's clear.
Term
Intersection observance:
Definition
Left, right, left
Term
At an intersection with a 4-way stop, the person going straight goes first. True or false?
Definition
False.
Whoever stops first is supposed to go first, regardless of what direction they are going.
Term
Bad weather conditions affect your driving, list them:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Definition
1. rain
2. snow
3. high winds
4. hail
5. fog
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