Chapter 3 Quiz: Driving Techniques – OTDS.com

1. There are times of the day, times after eating or after exercising, and even light and weather conditions when you can have a __________.

2. The __________ means three of your four limbs are always in contact with the vehicle, and you only move one hand or one foot at a time.

3. The only time it is safe for you to get out of the driver seat without applying the parking brakes is when your wheels are properly __________.

4. __________ mirrors must be set up to increase the width of your viewing area.

5. You must monitor vehicle conditions by __________ regularly.

6. You should always drive your tractor-trailer within the __________ and normally near the centre of the selected lane.

7. Selecting the correct __________ ensures the engine operates within its optimal rpm range.

8. A __________ on the steering wheel provides maximum steering control.

9. Driving safely through a __________ requires application of different driving skills at three different stages of the maneuver. The stages are preparing, executing and then resume driving along.

10. Observe signs, pavement markings and any anticipated changes in the pavement marking in selecting the point of executing a __________.

11. The advantage of a __________ technique is the traffic speed in the adjacent lanes tends to be about the same.

12. An __________ is one that has no signs or signals to traffic in any direction. Stopping is not required before entering the intersection.

13. While __________ close to your vehicle are often easier to see, you must also check the far side of the intersection for pedestrians.

14. When approaching a pedestrian crossover in certain jurisdictions, you are prohibited from passing another vehicle within __________ of the pedestrian crossover.

15. __________ such as yield signs, stop signs and traffic lights show drivers which vehicle must yield the right-of-way.

16. Where turns are prohibited, signs will be posted or __________ will be used to indicate what turns are permitted.

17. __________ is the distance you move to the left or right as you approach or travel through an intersection.

18. __________ is done to prevent other motorists from getting beside your vehicle into an area that you require to complete your turn.

19. __________ is the distance you travel past the lane you are eventually going to travel in.

20. A turn that includes a swing and a stretch is also called a __________ turn.

21. When you approach a two-lane road, start the turn _________ from the curb and steer across both lanes.

22. In a circular intersection, vehicles travel in a __________ direction around a centre island - with exit and entry points at various locations.

23. When you have no choice but to stop on the roadway, you must try to do so where there will be a clear view of the vehicle and the roadway for at least ___________ in each direction.

24. __________ are easiest to complete when there is a very slight difference in speed and vehicles, as well as spaces between vehicles.

25. __________ will dictate how frequently you need to scan your vehicle and the conditions around you.