Performing Basic Performing Basic Vehicle ManeuversVehicle Maneuvers

SteeringSteering

Use a comfortable, balanced hand Use a comfortable, balanced hand position(9 and 3 o-clock position) to position(9 and 3 o-clock position) to keep safe from the air bags.keep safe from the air bags.– Over steer- your vehicle will weave from Over steer- your vehicle will weave from

side to sideside to side– Under steer- not turning the vehicle Under steer- not turning the vehicle

enough to keep in the planned path.enough to keep in the planned path.

Steering (Cont)Steering (Cont)

Backing StraightBacking Straight– Hold brakeHold brake– Turn body to the right, and put your right arm Turn body to the right, and put your right arm

over the back of the passenger seatover the back of the passenger seat– Put left hand at top of steering wheel(12 o-Put left hand at top of steering wheel(12 o-

clock position)clock position)– Release pressure off brakeRelease pressure off brake– While looking back look through the rear view While looking back look through the rear view

mirror.mirror.– Keep foot over the brake.Keep foot over the brake.

Steering (cont)Steering (cont)

Backing left and rightBacking left and right– Before backing check for pedestrians, parked Before backing check for pedestrians, parked

vehicles, and stationary objects around you.vehicles, and stationary objects around you.– Keep both hands on the wheel for hand over Keep both hands on the wheel for hand over

hand steering.hand steering.– Back slowly as you enter the turn. Make quick Back slowly as you enter the turn. Make quick

glances to the front and sides to be sure no glances to the front and sides to be sure no one is near.one is near.

– Begin to unwind the steering wheel to finish Begin to unwind the steering wheel to finish the turn.the turn.

SignalingSignaling

Develop the habit of signaling every Develop the habit of signaling every time you plan to turn.time you plan to turn.

Signal well in advance (give others a Signal well in advance (give others a chance to react).chance to react).

Changing LanesChanging Lanes

Check traffic in the front and left front Check traffic in the front and left front zones.zones.

Signal and make a blind- spot check over Signal and make a blind- spot check over your left shoulder.your left shoulder.

Increase your speed slightly as you steer Increase your speed slightly as you steer

smoothly into the next lane smoothly into the next lane if it is clearif it is clearCancel your signal and adjust Cancel your signal and adjust

your speedyour speed

Making turns and Turning the Making turns and Turning the vehicle aroundvehicle around

Hand over HandHand over Hand– Begin the turn from balanced hand Begin the turn from balanced hand

positionposition– Start pulling down to the left, your right Start pulling down to the left, your right

hand pushes the wheel toward the left hand pushes the wheel toward the left about a quarter of a turnabout a quarter of a turn

– Release your left hand from the wheel Release your left hand from the wheel and cross it over your right hand to and cross it over your right hand to grasp the wheel near the top, continue grasp the wheel near the top, continue pulling down.pulling down.

Making turns and Turning the Making turns and Turning the vehicle around (cont)vehicle around (cont)

Push-Pull SteeringPush-Pull Steering– Push the steering wheel up with one and Push the steering wheel up with one and

down with the other hand.down with the other hand.– This method allows you to keep both This method allows you to keep both

hands on the wheel at all times.hands on the wheel at all times.

Making a Left turnMaking a Left turn

Check all trafficCheck all traffic Look for pedestrians and on coming Look for pedestrians and on coming

vehiclesvehicles Plan turns well in advancePlan turns well in advance Obey all traffic signs, signals and Obey all traffic signs, signals and

roadway markersroadway markers

TurningTurning

Procedure for turningProcedure for turning– Position vehicle in correct lane for turnPosition vehicle in correct lane for turn– Brake earlyBrake early– Use visual search patternUse visual search pattern– Slow to about 10 MPHSlow to about 10 MPH– For right turn check left again before turningFor right turn check left again before turning– For left turn, check traffic to the left, then right, For left turn, check traffic to the left, then right,

then left againthen left again– As you begin your turn, make a quick blind As you begin your turn, make a quick blind

spot check through the right side window.spot check through the right side window.

ParkingParking

Perpendicular ParkingPerpendicular Parking– Position vehicle eight feet from the row Position vehicle eight feet from the row

of carsof cars– Signal rightSignal right– Check traffic to rear, and continue Check traffic to rear, and continue

brakingbraking– Determine personal reference point.Determine personal reference point.– Straighten wheel when centered in the Straighten wheel when centered in the

spacespace

Parking (cont)Parking (cont)

Parallel ParkingParallel Parking– Flash brake lights and signalFlash brake lights and signal– Shift to reverseShift to reverse– Check trafficCheck traffic– When back of seat is even with the rear When back of seat is even with the rear

bumper of the front vehicle, straighten bumper of the front vehicle, straighten wheelswheels

– When front bumper is even with front When front bumper is even with front vehicle turn wheels sharplyvehicle turn wheels sharply

– Straighten wheels when in good positionStraighten wheels when in good position

Up Hill ParkingUp Hill Parking

No curbNo curb– Turn wheels sharply right just before Turn wheels sharply right just before

stoppingstopping With CurbWith Curb

– Turn Wheels sharply leftTurn Wheels sharply left

Downhill parkingDownhill parking

With CurbWith Curb– Put in park and let you vehicle creep Put in park and let you vehicle creep

forward while turning the steering forward while turning the steering sharply rightsharply right

No CurbNo Curb– Same ProcedureSame Procedure

QuestionsQuestions 1. T/F While parking vehicle on an up hill slope with a curb 1. T/F While parking vehicle on an up hill slope with a curb

you should always turn you wheels to the left.you should always turn you wheels to the left. 2. T/F You should always turn your wheels sharply right 2. T/F You should always turn your wheels sharply right

while parking on an up hill with no curb. while parking on an up hill with no curb. 3. What should you always do before backing up.3. What should you always do before backing up.

A check for pedestriansA check for pedestriansB keep foot on brake before startingB keep foot on brake before startingC look through rear view mirrorC look through rear view mirrorD all of the aboveD all of the above

4.What position should you hands be in while steering 4.What position should you hands be in while steering straight aheadstraight ahead

A 12 and 1 o-clockA 12 and 1 o-clockB 9 and 1 o-clockB 9 and 1 o-clockC 9 and 3 o-clockC 9 and 3 o-clockD 12 and 6 o-clockD 12 and 6 o-clock

5. T/F Developing a habit to signal every time you plan to 5. T/F Developing a habit to signal every time you plan to turn is a great idea.turn is a great idea.

AnswersAnswers

1. True1. True 2. True2. True 3. D3. D 4. C4. C 5. True5. True