Basic Maneuvers

Moving From The Curb Into Traffic -Check your view of oncoming traffic and traffic ahead and behind you -Be Aware of the speed limit on the roadway and the speed of the vehicles in the lane you intend to enter -Make sure you have the space to pull out of your parked position in one smooth motion

1.Use both sideview and rearview mirrors. 2.Signal your intention to move into traffic. 3.Look over your left shoulder to check traffic and your blindspot. 4.Steer away from the curb and directly into the nearest lane of traffic.

Changing Lanes -After you have checked out your plan to change lanes and are ready to make the move, follow these steps 1.Check mirrors again. 2.Signal your attempt to move right or left. 3.Check over your shoulder on the side next to the lane you want enter for the for vehicles in your blind spot.

4. Adjust your speed as necessary. 5. Move only when you have the time and space to do so. 6. Steer smoothly into the next lane. Push-pull-feed steering is best. After you have steered into the next lane, turn off your signal.

Steer In Reverse 1.With your foot on the break, shift into reverse. If backing straight, place your left hand on the top of the steering wheel and your right arm across the top of the seat. (Look over right or left shoulder depending the vehicles intended direction.) 2.Ease off of break slowly any apply only slight pressure, if any, to the accelerator. 3.Find the point you wish to go to so that you can identify and correct any steering errors.

4. Concentrate your visual search out the rear window, with quick, repeated glances to the front. Keep alert to make sure that the vehicle is moving in the right direction and the front end is not about to strike anything. 5. Continue looking out the back window until the car is completely stopped.