Knowledge points and examples
Lane-change sequence, shoulder checks, blind spots, weaving, and lateral awareness
Shoulder checking means:
Shoulder checking means turning your head to glance into the blind spot in the direction you intend to move.
Before changing lanes, you should check:
Always check your mirrors AND do a shoulder check to cover blind spots before changing lanes.
Highway lane use, entrance or exit lanes, shoulders, and freeway navigation
A 'weave zone' on a highway is best described as:
A weave zone is where highway entrance and exit lanes are close together.
A deceleration lane is:
A deceleration lane is for vehicles to slow down when exiting a highway.
Legal and safe passing, being passed, sight distance, and passing-lane conduct
Can a driver exceed the speed limit when passing?
It is never permitted to exceed the speed limit, even when passing.
Approaching the top of a hill on a two-lane highway:
Stay to the right portion of your lane when approaching a hilltop.
Backing, steering, curves, three-point turns, gearing, horn use, and path control
When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, a driver should:
When backing to the left, look over your left shoulder with occasional glances to the front.
To reverse in a straight line:
Place left hand at top of steering wheel and look over right shoulder through the rear window.