Question

chapter 10 - test a - page 89 - 94 (true or false)

1. the ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends mostly on the quality of your tse program.
2. before changing lanes, the most important thing to do is to make sure the space areas and travel path are open
3. the main value of making shoulder checks before changing lanes is that it is easier than checking in the mirrors
4. when you look far, near and side to side, you are scanning.
5. in washington state, you may turn right on the red when the intersection is clear only when turning on to a one - way street.
6. planning to perform a left turn, oncoming traffic is within 1/2 block; you should stop before the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic
7. turning left, you must yield to any vehicle in or close to the intersection.
8. when turning about, the safest maneuver is to drive around the block
9. turning about using a driveway, it is preferable to drive into the space.
10. to turnabout on a narrow street with heavy oncoming traffic, the best choice would be to use a driveway to the left of the road.
11. in a right turn, the rear wheels \track\ closer to the curb.
12. if the approach and beginning of a turn have been executed correctly, you can brake gently in the middle of the turn.
13. the most important step in a turnabout is selecting the lane of traffic in which to turn.
14. exiting the turn, target the travel path and accelerate gently.
15. to parallel park safely, you should select a space one and a half times the length of your vehicle.
16. parking maneuvers require a slow speed and accurate fender judgment.
17. when parallel parked, the vehicle must be within 18 inches from the curb.
18. in perpendicular parking, position the vehicle to exit forwards.

19 parking on an upgrade, the tires should be turned towards the curb.

1. when parking your vehicle on a downhill slope, the front tires should be turned towards the near side of the road.

Explanation:

1. False - Handling dangerous traffic depends on driver's skills and experience more than TSE program.
2. True - Ensuring space is clear is crucial before lane - changing.
3. False - Shoulder checks are for blind - spots, not about ease compared to mirrors.
4. True - Scanning involves looking in different directions.
5. True - In Washington State, right - on - red is allowed on one - way streets with clear intersection.
6. True - When oncoming traffic is close during left - turn, stop and wait for gap.
7. True - Must yield to vehicles in or near intersection when turning left.
8. True - Driving around the block is a safe turning - about maneuver.
9. True - Driving into a driveway is preferable when turning about using it.
10. False - Using a driveway on the left in heavy oncoming traffic on a narrow street is dangerous.
11. True - Rear wheels "track" closer to curb in right - turn.
12. False - Braking in middle of turn can be dangerous if not done properly.
13. False - Selecting a safe location and ensuring no traffic is more important than lane selection in a turnabout.
14. True - Target travel path and accelerate gently when exiting turn.
15. True - A space 1.5 times vehicle length is good for parallel parking.
16. True - Parking maneuvers need slow speed and fender judgment.
17. True - Vehicle should be within 18 inches from curb when parallel parked.
18. True - Position vehicle to exit forwards in perpendicular parking.
19. False - Tires should be turned away from curb when parking on upgrade.
20. True - Front tires should be turned towards near side of road when parking downhill.

Answer:

1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True
6. True
7. True
8. True
9. True
10. False
11. True
12. False
13. False
14. True
15. True
16. True
17. True
18. True
19. False
20. True