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When you enter traffic from a full stop is pulling away from the curb you?
When you enter traffic from a full stop (e.g. pulling away from the curb), you: Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 feet.
When entering traffic from being parked at a curb you should do which of the following?
Should wait for the first two vehicles to pass, then drive into the lane. Any time that you merge into city or highway traffic, you should wait for a gap in traffic large enough for your vehicle to get up to the speed of other traffic.
What is the last thing you should do when pulling away from a curb?
The last thing you should do just before moving away from the right curb to enter traffic is check traffic over your left shoulder and mirrors again.
Why is the BGE method used?
Blind spots are areas where other vehicles appear to ‘hide’ from a driver’s sight. One of those ways is by following the Blind Spot and Glare Elimination mirror setting, also known as BGE. This mirror setting — when used correctly — makes it virtually impossible for a vehicle to disappear into a blind spot.
When entering a vehicle from the street side you should?
Horn. When entering a vehicle from the street side, you should do what? Walk around the front of the vehicle to the back. You just studied 13 terms!
When pulling away from the curb the driver should first?
Always signal first, and then position your vehicle parallel with the vehicle parked (rear bumpers of both vehicles are aligned) in front of the empty spot. Keep at least two feet away from this vehicle (see figure). Check to make sure the way is clear behind you, and shift into reverse.
How should you leave your car from the curb side?
Always set your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or in the “park” position. Downhill: turn the wheels toward the curb. Uphill: turn the wheels away from the curb.
What is the last thing you should do just before entering traffic from the right hand curve?
What is the last thing you should do just before moving away from the right curb to enter traffic? Check traffic over your left shoulder and check mirrors.
What is one of the last things a driver should do just before entering the roadway from the curb?
What is one of the last things a driver should do just before entering the roadway from the curb? Check the side mirror blind area.
When backing down a curb you should stay ___ away from the curb?
When backing down a curb you should stay ___ away from the curb? Your wheels should be 6-18 inches away from the curb. Closer is better, since you don’t want to block the traffic lane or get side swiped by a passing vehicle.
When to drive slower or faster in traffic?
When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you: Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 feet. Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. Should wait for the first two vehicles to pass, then drive into the lane.
When do you not start across an intersection?
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red A. Under any circumstances B. Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light C. Unless you entered the intersection on a green light
What should you assume when passing another vehicle?
Under any circumstances When planning to pass an other vehicle, you should A. Assume they will let you pass if you use your turn signal B. Assume they will maintain a constant speed C. Not count on other drivers making room for you