Vehicle Control and Parking Flashcards
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When is it legal to park in a disabled (handicapped) parking space?
Answer: When you have a valid disabled placard or plate
Parking in a handicapped space is only legal when the vehicle displays a valid disabled placard or license plate issued by the state.
What is the purpose of a vehicle's turn signal/indicator?
Answer: To communicate your intended direction change to other road users
Turn signals communicate your intention to turn or change lanes to other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, giving them time to react safely.
How should you use brakes when driving down a long steep hill?
Answer: Use steady light braking combined with a lower gear to control speed
On long steep downgrades, use a lower gear to let the engine share the braking load and apply brakes in intervals to prevent overheating and brake fade.
What does it mean if your vehicle pulls to one side while braking?
Answer: A possible sign of uneven brake wear, brake caliper issue, or tire problem
Pulling to one side during braking often indicates uneven brake pad wear, a sticking caliper, or a significant tire pressure difference — all requiring inspection.
What is the purpose of a vehicle's emergency/parking brake?
Answer: To hold the vehicle stationary when parked, especially on hills
The parking brake (emergency brake) holds the vehicle stationary when parked and can be used as a backup if the primary brake system fails.
What is the safest backing technique when reversing from a parking space?
Answer: Turn body to look through the rear window and check all mirrors and surroundings
The safest reversing technique is to physically turn and look through the rear window, check all mirrors, and move slowly while watching all around the vehicle.