Checklist for Sessions 19-21

Place “S” for satisfactory as the following tasks are completed:

  • Approaches the vehicle with awareness
  • Enters the vehicle and makes appropriate checks and adjustments
  • Checks mirrors before slowing or stopping
  • Maintains a safe following distance at all times
  • Uses proper signals
  • Controls speed

Lane Change

  • Checks traffic flow
  • Signals intentions
  • Rechecks traffic flow to the rear and sides
  • Checks blind spots
  • Maintains speed or accelerates slightly before and during the lane change
  • Makes a gradual move into the lane (wheels cross 3-5 broken lines)
  • Avoids hesitation
  • Checks rearview mirror and identifies the front of car being passed to safely return to lane
  • Adjusts following distance as needed and regains space around the vehicle

Vehicle Position

  • Selects the best lane and the best lane position
  • Positions the vehicle three feet from the curb for a right turn
  • Stops the vehicle with the front bumper even with curb line or behind stop line
  • Angles wheels slightly to the right when stopped for a right turn
  • Positions the vehicle 3-6 inches from the center of the road to prepare for a left turn
  • Maintains at least a 3 second space cushion at all times
  • Recognizes other vehicles’ “blind areas”
  • Recognizes and adjusts when being tailgated

Visual Skills

  • Looks well ahead of the vehicle
  • Looks into the direction of the turns
  • Selects targets
  • Recognizes regulatory and warning signs by shape well in advance
  • Understands the meaning of yellow and white pavement markings
  • Understands the meaning of solid and broken pavement markings
  • Searches all corners of the intersection
  • Selects a target in the center of the path of travel
  • Judges gap in traffic

Commentary Driving

  • Can explain each position and appropriate reference points
  • Monitors other highway users
  • Identifies protected and unprotected intersections