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What should you do if you miss a turn?
If you miss your turn or exit, do not back up. Go on to where you can safely turn around. Do not stop in travel lanes for any reason (confusion, breakdown, or letting out a passenger). Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.
What are the three basic rules of defensive driving?
Pass to stay alive. Then look to see if anyone behind you is moving out to pass. Speed up to get around the other vehicle. Get back into the right lane as quickly as possible. Do not pass unless you can see far enough ahead.
When should you signal your intention to turn?
You should signal at least 100 feet before you turn so the other drivers can be ready. Check your vehicle’s turn signals often to ensure they are working properly.
When you miss a turn on the street you should?
Turning around You may need to turn around when driving if you miss a turn or go too far along a road. There are several ways to do this safely. The simplest and safest way is to drive around the block, but there may be times when this is not possible. In such cases, a U-turn or a three-point turn may be necessary.
What are the 4 keys of defensive driving?
Following these defensive driving tips can help reduce your risk behind the wheel:
- Think safety first.
- Be aware of your surroundings — pay attention.
- Do not depend on other drivers.
- Follow the 3- to 4-second rule.
- Keep your speed down.
- Have an escape route.
- Separate risks.
- Cut out distractions.
How should your hands be when turning?
NHTSA now recommends the technique known as “9 and 3”. Place your left hand on the left portion of the steering wheel in a location approximate to where the nine would be if the wheel was a clock. Your right hand should be placed on the right portion of the wheel where the three would be located.
Where should your hands be while turning?
Both hands should be placed outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides. Your grip should be firm, yet gentle. Use your fingers instead of the palms of your hands and keep your thumbs up along the face of the steering wheel. Never turn the wheel while gripping it from the inside of its rim.
When approaching a turn you should what?
As a good driver, you should get into the proper turn lane and signal at least 100 feet before you turn. Before you make any turn, you should look both ways for oncoming traffic or pedestrians.
What should you do if you miss an exit on a freeway?
If you are driving on the freeway and miss your exit, you should… If you are driving on the freeway and you miss your exit, you should… A.) cross the median and proceed back to your exit. B.) keep going and exit at the next opportunity. C.) pull to the shoulder and carefully back up to your exit ramp.
What are the steps in a defensive driving course?
A) Recognize the Hazard, Understand the Defense and Act Correctly in Time. B) Reduce Speed, Understand Alternatives, Act Correctly in Time. C) Remove the Hazard, Understand vehicle control, Accountability. D) Reduce Speed, Utilize Proper Following Distances, Act Professionally.
What should you do when passing a car?
When being passed, you should… A.) weave back and forth to clear traffic for the passing vehicle. B.) maintain your speed (except in emergency situations). C.) flash your lights and honk your horn to warn oncoming traffic. D.)
What’s the best way to scan ahead on a driving test?
D. None of the above HINT: In urban areas, scan about a city block ahead or ¼ mile ahead of your vehicle. In rural or highway driving, scan about ½ to 1 mile ahead. Remember, the greater your speed, the faster you will approach a danger; hence the greater the need to scan farther ahead.