1. Section 3 Basic Maneuvering Tasks: Low ,
Moderate & Complex Risk Driving Environments

2. Bell Ringer
Write a half a page red to red.
Brainstorm different ways to park your car and give examples of where you’ve seen/used this type of parking.
(Think downtown, Wal-Mart, SHS, etc.)
If you don’t know the proper name, explain with details on when/how you would use that specific type of parking.
What is the most difficult part about parking for you? If you’ve never parked a car, what do you foresee being the hardest part?

3. Day 1 Objectives
The students will be able to explain the 5 C’s of Turning
The students will understand the steps for executing a right turn
The students will understand the steps for executing a left turn
The students will be able to explain the 4 different ways to turning around
The students will understand how to perform angle parking
The students will understand how to perform perpendicular parking
The students will understand how to perform parallel parking
Related SOL: DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, DE.7, and DE.12

4. Turning At Intersections
Target Area
Path of
Travel
Line of Sight

5. 5 C’s of Turning
Check- signs and markings that control your movement.

6. 5 C’s of Turning
Choose- the correct lane. Move into the lane if necessary, after you make sure that it is safe.

7. 5 C’s of Turning
BDS
BDS
Communication-signal and tap brakes

8. 5 C’s of Turning 2 3
Choose- lane position #3 or #2

9. 5 C’s of Turning
Courtesy Considerations- yield to pedestrians.

10. Executing a Right Turn
When making right turns, turn into lane corresponding to the one you just left.
Watch for no turn on red signs.

11. Executing a left Turn
Proceed into intersection keeping wheels straight.
Why?
Yield to any approaching vehicles

12. Executing a left Turn
When making a left turn, turn into lane corresponding to the one you just left.

13. Other Intersections:

14. Turning Around
There are 4 ways to turn around.

15. Two Point Turn (Backing into a driveway)2 3

16. Two Point Turn (Backing into a driveway)1 2 1
Signal early (and tap your brakes)
Check for children or objects near driveway 3 2 3

17. Two Point Turn (Backing into a driveway)1 2
2. Stop about 3 feet from the curb, with your rear bumper just beyond the driveway you will enter. 3 3

18. Two Point Turn (Backing into a driveway)1 2 1
Shift into Reverse (R)
Check again for obstacles in your intended path. 3 2 3

19. Two Point Turn (Backing into a driveway)1 2 1
3. Back up slowly, turning the wheel rapidly all the way to the right. 3 2 3

20. Two Point Turn (Backing into a driveway)1 2 1
As the vehicle enters the driveway, turn the wheel to the left, centering the vehicle.
4. Stop when the front of the vehicle is clear of the curb. 3 2 3

21. Two Point Turn (Backing into a driveway)1 2 1
5. Shift to Drive (D), signal, check traffic, and leave driveway when it is safe. 3 2 3

22. More Advanced Drivers will do a Two Point Turn (Backing out of a driveway)1 2 3

23. Two Point Turn (Heading into a driveway on the left)1 2 3

24. Two Point Turn (Heading into a driveway on the left)1
You will be backing into the road, so find a driveway clear of obstacles to view road
1. Signal.
2. Check for traffic 2 3

25. Two Point Turn (Heading into a driveway on the left)1
3. Pull into driveway as far to the right as possible.
When the rear bumper clears the roadway, stop with your front wheels straight. 2 3

26. Two Point Turn (Heading into a driveway on the left)1
Shift into Reverse (R)
Look over right shoulder for pedestrians and traffic.
4. Back up slowly rechecking traffic. 2 3

27. Two Point Turn (Heading into a driveway on the left)1
While slowly backing, turn the wheel quickly to the right
Halfway through the turn, start to straighten the steering wheel. 2 3

28. Two Point Turn (Heading into a driveway on the left)1
Stop when the front wheels are straight.
5. Shift to Drive (D) and accelerate to traffic speed. 2 3

29. Three Point Turn “When the street is narrow and there is no driveway”2 4 1 3 5
“When the street is narrow and there is no driveway”

30. Three Point Turn Hardest for a new driver.
Stop as close to the right edge of the curb as possible.
Check for traffic in both directions(look for a second gap)
Signal for a left turn. 2 4 1 3 5

31. Three Point Turn Look over your left shoulder for any vehicles.
Move the vehicle while turning the steering wheel quickly to the left bring the vehicle into the opposite lane. Hold this position! 2 4 1 3 5

32. Three Point Turn
When the front wheels get close to the curb(4 feet), turn the steering wheel rapidly to the right. Stop the vehicle just short of the curb. 2 4 1 3 5

33. Three Point Turn
Check the traffic to the left, then over your right shoulder.
Shift into Reverse(R), and while backing slowly, turn the wheel to the extreme right position. 2 4 1 3 5

34. Three Point Turn
About 4 feet from stopping, turn the wheel quickly to the left. Keep looking back until you stop the vehicle.
Shift into Drive(D). Check traffic. Signal, move into the proper lane, and accelerate to speed. 2 4 1 3 5

35. U Turns
In cities, only at intersections, unless signs prohibits U-turns

36. U Turns You do not back up, therefore you need a wide street.
Stop your vehicle close to the right edge of the curb. (Check for traffic in both directions)

37. U Turns
Signal, and then check over your left shoulder again before turning.

38. U Turns
Turn the steering wheel rapidly to the left, slowly moving the vehicle until it is facing in the opposite direction.
When the turn is almost completed, straighten the wheels, accelerate to normal traffic speed.

39. Driving around the block
This is usually the easiest and the safest
Drive to the next intersection and make a turn.

40. Driving around the block
Continue to make turns until you are going to in the desired direction .
Any questions???

41. Parking at a 30 Degree Angle to the Curb
Angle Parking
Parking at a 30 Degree Angle to the Curb

42. Right or Left Angle Parking
Stay 3-5 feet from parked vehicles to give yourself room to see and maneuver.
Observe traffic in all directions, and signal for a right turn.

43. Right or Left Angle Parking
Proceed until you can see along the left side of the vehicle on the right space you will enter.
Steer sharply to the right.
Creep ahead slowly into the space midway between the lines

44. Right or Left Angle Parking
Check left front and right rear for clearance.
Move forward until the front of your vehicle is aligned with those on both sides.

45. Backing out Angle Parking
Check left front and right rear for clearance.
As you back look for traffic.
Drive with flow of traffic

46. Perpendicular Parking
Parking at a 90 Degree Angle to the Curb

47. Perpendicular Parking
Stay 5-7 feet from parked cars for best visibility. Check traffic in all directions. Signal for a right turn

48. Perpendicular Parking
While driving slowly, start turning right when you can look down the right side of the vehicle parked to the right of your chosen space.

49. Perpendicular Parking
Check for clearance of your front bumper and rear fender.
As you straighten the wheels, center the vehicle and move slowly to the curb or inline with the vehicle next to you.

50. Backing out of a Perpendicular Parking
Back out until your front tires align with other car’s rear tires
Turn wheels sharp to right
Check for clearance of your front bumper and rear fender.

51. Perpendicular Parking Tips
To make it easier, you can swing out if no cars are coming.
Center your car in the space.

52. Parking Parallel to the Curb
Parallel Parking
Parking Parallel to the Curb

53. Parallel Parking Approach the parking spot in the proper lane
Check traffic behind you.
Signal in the direction of the curb.
Tap brakes to alert vehicles behind you.

54. Parallel Parking
1. Move parallel to the vehicle in front of the space, leaving about 3-4 feet between vehicles.
2. Stop when outside mirrors are even.
Keep foot on brake and shift to Reverse(R).

55. Parallel Parking Turn the steering wheel sharply to the right.
3. Back up slowly until you can see down the rear bumper of the vehicle in front.
Continue backing slowly, straightening your front wheels.
4. When your front bumper lines up with the rear bumper of the vehicle your parking behind, begin steering rapidly to the left.

56. Parallel Parking
Stop before making contact with the bumper of the vehicle behind the space.
With your foot on the brake, shift to Drive(D).
5. Move forward slowly centering your vehicle in the parking space.

57. Class Work *Read pages 118-122 *Read pages 129-132
-Answers questions 1-4 on page 122
*Read pages
-Answer questions 1-2 on page 134
TURN ALL WORK IN BEFORE YOU LEAVE.
Write answers in complete sentences so you can use them to study for your test! 

58. THE END!