Starting the Vehicle:

• Adjusts mirrors and seat

• Fastens safety belt

• Knows where the operating controls are located

Moving Forward:

• Signals

• Looks in mirrors and over shoulder before pulling into traffic

• Uses two hands on opposite sides of the steering wheel

Stopping:

• Checks traffic (sees and reacts to hazards)

• Stops behind crosswalk or limit line

• Stops without using accelerator at the same time

Turns:

• Slows for turns

• Begins and ends turns in the correct lane

• Yields right of way when neccessary

• Accepts legal right of way when safe

• Sees and reacts to hazards

Backing:

• Checks mirrors and looks over right shoulder

Changing Lanes:​

• Signals

• Checks mirrors

• Checks over shoulder to view blind spot

• Changes lanes safely

• Maintains speed

Driving on the Freeway:

• Checks traffic flow

• Times entry into freeway

• Checks mirrors and over shoulder before merging into traffic

• Signals early and slows on exit ramp

• Adjusts speed to road conditions

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Defensive Driving Techniques:

• Checks mirrors before braking

• Checks cross streets before passing

• Checks signal lights and signs

• Keeps eyes “moving”

• Keeps a “space cushion” around the car

• Follows at a safe distance