9 oclock and 3 oclock Hand placement on the steering wheel:
There are a variety of different placements. 8 oclock and 4 oclock
What do you think is the potential danger of this hand position on
the steering wheel ? Potentially dangerous if airbag deployed:
possible injuries to hands, arms, chest and face. Lets think more
about the 8 and 4 oclock position
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4 and 8 is now recommended This is the location of the hand
holds on the wheel. Sit at least 10 inches away This will afford
protection in case of air-bag deployment ( 200 mph ) WHY? Lets now
notice some different turning techniques.
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Hand-over-Hand: This is the most common form of steering. It is
comprised of a series of short pulls with the hands alternating
from the top of the wheel in the direction of the turn. It is a
smooth easy way to turn. However, a potential problem is if the
airbag deploys while turning it could force the hands and arms into
the face, causing injury. The cross-arm approach: The hands grip
the wheel on the opposite sides, about 9 and 3 oclock. The wheel is
turned half a turn in either direction until the arms cross, before
the hands change grip. Proper turns - there are many different
techniques. Your driving instructor will select one to teach you.
The Push-pull Method: The hands grip the wheel on opposite sides at
the same height, usually 10 to 2. The hands alternate the grip,
moving up and down the wheel at the same height. One hand pulls the
wheel down to the bottom where it meets the other hand at 6 o'clock
position. Changing grips, the opposite hand pushes the wheel to the
top where the hands touch at 12 o'clock, ready to change again for
the pull down; etc. When the steering is turned to the desired
amount, both hands hold the wheel opposite and at the same height
as each other. To straighten the wheel, reverse the procedure. The
last hand to 'feed in' is the first hand to 'feed out'.
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You want to pull away from the curb. You have signaled and you
are checking this outside mirror. After this car passes, what must
you still do? STOP and THINK Why should you do this? Develop this
habit to cover the blind spot
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An essential skill for the beginning driver is tracking
ability. This is being able to keep the vehicle centered in the
lane without drifting to either side. The best way to learn this
skill, is to primarily look well up the road in the center of your
lane. Of course, youll also need to focus your attention on closer
objects at various times.
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Its a 4 -way stop. These are easy to see, but some are more
difficult to analyze. How many stop signs do you see at this
intersection?
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We clearly see 3 stop signs, But, the one on the right is
harder to see. We clearly see 3 stop signs, But, the one on the
right is harder to see. How many stop signs do you see at this
intersection?
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2 stop signs. We stop they (crossing vehicles) do not. How many
stop signs have you analyzed at this intersection? Try to analyze
every residential intersection at least 50 feet before it.
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What have you analyzed about this intersection? They stop we
dont
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At this intersection they stop, we do not. What should you do
as you proceed through it? EASE OFF THE GAS, COVER THE BRAKE and
CHECK IT ANYWAY. Expect people to run stop signs STOP and THINK You
must be a defensive driver Develop the habit of checking every
intersection.
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How many feet before your turn must you signal in a residential
area? 100 feet But, in some states its 5 seconds before the
intersection turn. 100 feet But, in some states its 5 seconds
before the intersection turn.
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How many feet before your turn must you signal in a rural area?
In most states, 200 feet. In most states, 200 feet. STOP and THINK
Why double the distance? Rural roads have higher speeds. Youll need
to give an advanced warning.
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HAND SIGNALS You never know when a bulb or a fuse will burn
out.
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Signaling a _____________
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What is a blind intersection? When there is obscured visibility
to either side. What is a blind intersection? When there is
obscured visibility to either side. Blind Intersections
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What must you do at this blind intersection? EASE UP TO SEE
BETTER. EASE UP TO SEE BETTER.
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Easing up to see better Where should your right foot be while
easing up? On the brake; controlling the speed as you slowly move
forward.
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See at least 1 full block down the street. Easing up to see
better
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Some larger residential streets are sometimes called through
streets. They usually have yellow dashes and side streets have stop
signs. Why should you still check down these side streets? Not all
vehicles stop!
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What should you be doing? What sign do you see at this
intersection? YIELD SIGNS Even though they yield; coast and cover
your brake.
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What have you analyzed about this intersection? ITS AN
UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION! There are no stop or yields signs. ITS
AN UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION! There are no stop or yields signs.
What will you do as you approach it? Slow down and check both ways.
STOP and THINK Why should you do this? If both you and a crossing
car do not slow downcrash! Its also a blind Intersection. Its also
a blind Intersection.
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We are at a stop sign intending to turn left, does that van
have to stop at the intersection? No, that is a school sign! STOP
and THINK What if you thought it was a stop sign? You might have
pulled outcrash! Each shape has a special meaning.
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SCHOOL SITUATIONS
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If you were driving would you have stopped this close to these
people? In most states its 20 mph.
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But, in other parts of the country the school speed limit may
be different.
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Its a school daydo you have to go 20 mph at this time?
NOChildren must be PRESENT
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The first one is a ____________. The second one is a
_____________. How are these two signs different?
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Is 20 mph in effect now?What else would you do? And, slow even
more! He may not know we are approaching! STOP and THINK When you
were younger did you always look before crossing? Children are very
unpredictable. Slow down!
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Yes, as long as they are yellowonce the bus stops, they will
flash red. Can we proceed with the school bus flashing its
lights?
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Who must yield in this situation? B C Car A and C yields to
School Bus Why not B? Its not approaching from in front or behind
the bus. (but the driver should be very cautious) A
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What is the fine for passing a stopped school bus? In many
states: Fines go as high as $1000 and 1 year suspension of
license.
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Which vehicle(s) must stop in this school bus situation? Bus A
B C Just vehicle A (in most states) But there are some
exceptions
Slide 36
Do we have to stop for this school bus? In most states a stop
is not required on the opposite side of a four lane road.
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TRAFFIC ALL 4 LANES S T O P WHILE SCHOOL BUSES LOAD OR
UNLOAD
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How to line up the car properly to the curb. Sight line over
middle of car in straight line to curb.
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Sight line over middle of car in straight line to curb How to
line up the car properly to the curb.
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No more than 12 inches Be sure you get close enough to the
curb. How many inches are you allowed away from the curb?
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1)1) You should take care that you are sitting at least
_________ inches away from the airbag. 1)2) The last thing you
should do before pulling away from the curb: ________________ 1)3)
What should you do at residential intersections even if you do not
have a stop or yield sign? ________________ 1)4) At every
residential intersection you need to develop the habit of
___________it. Are there stop or yield signs? 1)5) Try to analyze
residential intersections ___feet before it. 1)6) You must signal
____feet before a residential turn. 1)7) At a blind intersection,
where must your right foot be as you are easing up to see better?
____________________ 1)8) At a blind intersection move up to see at
least: _______
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1 )9) Driving the school speed limit is very important because
children are very ____________. 1)10) On a 2 lane road, you are
approaching a slowing school bus with flashing yellow lights, be
prepared to ________ 1)11) In many states, you could be fined up to
_______ and have your license suspended for ________ if you pass a
stopped school bus with flashing red lights. 1)12) True or False:
You can pass a stopped school bus if you are on the opposite side
on a four lane road._________ 1)13) Your left arm is extended out
and _______ if your brake lights are not working and you are
intending to stop. 1)14) Your left rear turn signal bulb has burned
out; you extend your left arm ________________ to signal this turn.
1)15) True or False: This is a school sign. ______
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1)16) You see the back side shape of these two signs: what do
they mean? 1)17) When you see any traffic sign, it is a good
practice to mentally: _________________ 1)18) How might you still
know there is a stop sign at an intersection although obscured by a
tree? ___________ 1)19) Why should you check the intersection again
after analyzing it?_____________________________________ 1)20) What
must you do as you approach an uncontrolled intersection?
____________________________________ 1)21) The right rear turn
signal bulb has burned out, how can you still signal your right
turn? ______________________ 1)22) When pulling over to curb be no
more than ______away