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Speeds under 15 MPH

One Hand Steering when backing straight back.



Backing straight back:

Right arm is being the front passenger seat so you can turn and see the entire view

One Hand Steering when Backing a Trailer



Backing with a trailer:

Hold the bottom of the wheel



  1. Acceleration: COVER the Accelerator

  1. Used for a smooth transition from braking to accelerating

  2. Allows the vehicle to coast which may speed up or slow down the vehicle

  3. Permits the driver to be prepared for any needed acceleration


3. Acceleration Techniques:


4. Braking Techniques: 4 Types



Braking Technique

Key Points

Release the accelerator

  1. Most frequently used method to slow vehicle speed

  2. Gradually reduce pedal pressure to avoid abrupt changes in speed

Controlled Braking

  1. Check the rearview mirror for vehicles coming up quickly behind you

  2. Release accelerator and gradually apply smooth, steady pressure on the brake pedal

  3. For a smooth stop, gently ease off the brake a few seconds before stopping to reduce the vehicle’s weight shift so the car does not pitch forward then backward during the final phase of stopping

Threshold Braking in an Emergency

  1. Slows the vehicle as quickly as possible without locking brakes or losing traction

  2. Release accelerator while checking for traffic behind you

  3. Exert forceful pressure on the brake pedal; you will feel the vehicle’s weight shift forward

  4. If you feel the wheels beginning to slide, ease off of the brake pedal so the tires can start rotating again




Trail Braking

  1. Used for sharp turns

  2. Occurs at the transition point where you slightly reduce pressure on the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to begin to regain speed before applying the accelerator






5. Methods to Reduce Speed:

  1. Use controlled braking prior to reaching the curve

  2. Begin easing off brake, and trail brake with very light pressure

until halfway through the turn,

  1. Accelerate out of the turn


6. SPEED LIMIT:

    1. A speed limit is the maximum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.

    2. You may drive slower than the posted speed, but it is illegal to drive any faster.

    3. By law, you must drive slower if conditions such as road construction or bad weather make the posted speed unsafe.

    4. It is illegal to use a radar detector in Virginia.




Type of Highway Zone

Speed Limit

Interstate highways in certain rural areas

70 mph

Non-rural interstate highways, public roads not part of the interstate sys

55 mph

Rural rustic roads


35 mph

School, business and residential zones (You are required to travel 25 mph in a school zone only when indicated by sign or signal. Otherwise maintain the posted speed.)


25 mph



7. Stopping Distance: Three factors determine the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle:

  1. Perception time: The time it takes you to recognize a hazard.

  2. Reaction distance: The distance your vehicle travels between the time you recognize a problem and the time you apply the brakes.

  3. Braking distance: The distance your car travels after you apply the brakes.


8. Describe at least 10 situations that you must always stop your vehicle.

9. Antilock Braking System (ABS):

  1. ABS allows maximum stopping force without locking up the brakes (skidding)

  2. If standard brakes are applied too hard, the wheels "lock" or skid, and you lose steering control.

Some things to know about the ABS system:



  1. The ABS warning will come on when there is a problem with either the ABS brake system, normal brake system, or the brake fluid is low in the master cylinder or the ABS brake system

  2. To find out if a vehicle is equipped with ABS, turn on the ignition and check the instrument panel for the ABS indicator light

  3. The brake pedal will vibrate when engaged



TO PRACTICE USING ABS:
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