Performing Basic Vehicle Maneuvers Chapter 6 Performing Basic Vehicle Maneuvers

6.1 Steering, Signaling and Changing Lanes Steering control is critical to every successful driving maneuver Developing steering control involves: Developing good visual habits Adjusting speed Adjusting the steering wheel continually Judging available roadway space accurately

6.1 Steering, Signaling, and Changing Lanes Steering straight FORWARD Use a comfortable, balanced hand position (10 & 2) or (9 & 3) Aim high Look far down the intended path, not at the center line or lane lines

6.1 Steering, Signaling, and Changing Lanes Steering straight BACKWARD Before backing, look back to make sure path is clear Do NOT rely on the rearview mirrors Follow these steps Foot on brake and shift to Reverse (R) Turn body to right, put your right arm over the back of the seat (Left hand at 12 o’clock) OR keep both hands at the top of the wheel. Look back through the rear window Release pressure on the brake, back slowly Move the top of the steering wheel the direction you want the back of the car to go. Make only small steering corrections Glance quickly to the front and sides to check traffic

6.1 Steering, Signaling and Changing Lanes Backing Left or Right Check for traffic, pedestrians, parked cars and low objects behind you Keep both hands on the steering wheel (10 & 2) Pull wheel to the left to back left Pull wheel to the right to go right Back slowly Begin to unwind the steering wheel to finish the turn in a straight position

6.1 Steering, Signaling and Changing Lanes Lane Changes An important maneuver on a roadway with two or more lanes of traffic moving in your direction You may change lanes to make an upcoming left or right turn, to give better position, or to show a better view in traffic Steering control is critical to avoid over steering http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqhRJLfBamw

6.1 Steering, Signaling and Changing Lanes Lane Changing Check traffic ahead in both lanes and both rearview mirrors Signal and make a blind-spot check Steer gently into the next lane, if clear Cancel signal and adjust speed http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/video-hub/cars/safety/car-blind-spots/17188412001/1531015157001/

6.2 Making Turns and Turning the Vehicle Around Turnabouts What is the safest way to turn the car around? Other maneuvers used are called turnabouts – a maneuver for turning your car around to go in the opposite direction Precautions to take when turning your car around Do not make a turnabout near hills, curves or within 200 feet of intersections Amount of traffic around you Is it legal? Do you have enough space? Check for traffic and pedestrians

6.2 Making Turns and Turning the Vehicle Around Midblock U-Turn Do local laws allow it? Do you have enough space? Be careful – you must cross several lanes of traffic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs7YWsdwVa8

6.2 Making Turns and Turning the Vehicle Around Steps to Make a U-Turn Check traffic ahead and to the rear. Signal right. Pull to the right along curb and stop. Signal left. Check Traffic. Turn wheels sharply to the left. Check traffic again. Check the space is needed to complete a U-turn. Straighten the wheels while you accelerate gently to proceed in the proper lane

Mid Block U - Turn

6.2 Making Turns and Turning the Vehicle Around Three Point Turnabout Executing this maneuver may put you in a high risk situation. Use this on a rural road or deadend Check traffic and signal right. Pull over to right curb. Stop. Signal left. Check traffic. Turn sharply left using all available space, pulling perpendicular to the curb. Stop. Shift to REVERSE. Check traffic. Turn wheels sharply right while backing across lane (Back only as far as necessary to complete the maneuver). Stop. Straighten wheels Shift to DRIVE. Check traffic. Go and steer into proper lane. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSQ5xyXUoPU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeVhf5utx3w

3 Point Turnabout

6.2 Making Turns and Turning the Vehicle Around Pull Into Driveway on Left Side Choose this turnabout when Oncoming traffic is light A driveway is available on the left Check traffic ahead and to the rear. Signal left. Turn into driveway. Shift to REVERSE. Check traffic. Back slowly to the right. Stop with the wheels straight Shift to DRIVE. Accelerate gently and go.

Pull Into Driveway on Left Side

6.2 Making Turns and Turning the Vehicle Around Back Into Driveway on Right Side Check traffic to rear. Proceed beyond driveway Stop 1 to 3 feet from curb. Shift to REVERSE. Check traffic again, and back slowly to the right into driveway. Shift to DRIVE. Signal left. Check traffic Drive forward to the left into your lane of travel.

Back Into Driveway on Right Side

6.2 Making Turns and Turning the Vehicle Around Shared Left-Turn Lane (center turn lane)

6.3 Parking Angle Parking Check for traffic and pedestrians. Position your car as far away from parking spot as possible (staying in the driving lane). Signal and begin braking. Creep forward until you can see the center of the space without your line of sight cutting across the parking line. Begin turning wheel, remember to enter slowly (foot on brake). Straighten the wheels when you are centered in the space. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPMEo9dlRCE

6.3 Parking Perpendicular Parking Position your car as far away from the parking spot as possible. Signal. Slow down (apply brake) Check traffic to front and rear. Begin turning steering wheel when your cars front bumper is about half way through the space you are going to park in. Straighten the wheels when you are center in the space. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1weUfFotJo

6.3 Parking Parking on Hills When parking on a hill, you must make sure the car will not roll down into traffic. Take these precautions when you park on a hill ALWAYS SET THE PARKING BRAKE FOLLOW PROPER PARKING PROCEDURES

6.3 Parking Uphill parking with a curb Signal and pull to within 5 inches of the curb. Stop. Shift to NEUTRAL (keeping your foot on the brake). Turn wheels completely AWAY form the curb. Take foot off the brake, allowing the car to roll back until the back of the front tire touches the curb. Shift to park. Set parking brake.

6.3 Parking Leaving an uphill parking spot Start car. Shift to drive. Release parking brake. Signal. Check traffic. Proceed carefully while straightening wheels. Adjust speed. Cancel signal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl3zHj_1Tzk

6.3 Parking Downhill parking with a curb Signal and pull to within 5 inches of the curb. Stop. Shift to neutral (keeping foot on the brake). Turn wheels sharply TOWARD the curb. Release foot brake allowing car to roll forward until front tire touches curb. Shift to park. Set parking brake.

6.3 Parking Leaving the downhill parking spot Start car. Shift to REVERSE. Watch behind you and back slowly – just enough to get wheels straight and off the curb Stop Shift to DRIVE. Signal. Check Traffic. Proceed slowly. Adjust speed. Cancel signal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58wSKCNwkK0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJiioqswocg

Parallel Parking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ-loe3xXLg&list=PLCF4702DEE81B05A9