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When should you apply the parking brake? |
Apply the parking break when you leave your vehicle |
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Why should you back toward the driver side? |
Backing toward the right side is a very dangerous because you can't see as well. If you back and turn toward the driver side, you can watch the rear of the vehicle by looking out the side window. |
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If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? |
If you have a manual transmission vehicle, partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the break. Put on the parking break whenever necessary to keep from rolling back. Release the parking break only when you have applied enough engine power to keep from rolling back. |
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When backing, why is it important to use a helper? |
There are blind spots you can't see. That's why A helper is important. The helper should stand near the back of your vehicle where you can see the helper. Before you begin backing , work out a set of hand signals that you both understand. agree on the signal for "stop". |
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What is the most important hand signal that you want to help or should agree on? |
STOP |
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What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? |
Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve. It also allows you to speed up as soon as you are out of the curve. |
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When should you downshift an automatic transmission? |
Some vehicles have automatic transmissions. You can select a low range to get greater engine breaking when going down grades. The lower ranges prevent the transmission from shifting up beyond the selected gear. It is very important to use this breaking effect when going down grades. |
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Retarder's keep you from skating when the road is slippery true or false? |
Retarders help slow vehicle, reducing the need for using your brakes. They reduce break wear and give you another way to slow down. There are four basic types of retarders (exhaust, engine, hydraulic, and electric). All retarders can be turned on or off by the driver. Retarders apply their breaking power to the drive wheels only whenever you let up on the Excelerator pedal all the way. |
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What are two ways to know went to shift? |
Use engine speed(rpm). Study the drivers manual for your vehicle and learn the operating rpm range. Watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the top of the range. Use road speed(mph). Learn what speeds each year is good for. Then, by using the speedometer, you'll know when to shift up. |
