Checklist for Sessions 6 & 7

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

  • Approaches the vehicle with awareness
  • Enters the vehicle and makes appropriate checks and adjustments
  • Identifies controls
  • Prepares to drive
  • Follows steps to put vehicle in motion
  • Controls speed
  • Uses commentary driving

Backing straight

  • Checks all areas around the vehicle prior to putting it in reverse and while backing
  • Pivots foot to brake pedal and shifts to reverse
  • Grasps steering wheel at 12 o’clock with left hand
  • Looks through the back window and targets path of travel
  • Uses accelerator and brake effectively for speed control
  • Demonstrates effective steering technique
  • Makes frequent quick checks to the front
  • Stops with rear bumper 3-6 inches from a designated pavement line using reference points
  • Stops the vehicle completely before turning back around to face the front of the car

Backing and turning

  • Searches all areas prior to putting the vehicle in reverse and while backing
  • Grasps steering wheel at 12 o’clock position with the right hand for a left turn
  • Grasps steering wheel at 12 o’clock position with the left hand for a right turn
  • Demonstrates effective one-hand and hand-to-hand steering techniques
  • Searches path of travel through rear side windows
  • Keeps speed slow using idle speed or slight acceleration
  • Stops with rear bumper 3 feet from designated pavement line using reference points
  • Stops at the rear tire pivot point prior to turning
  • Makes frequent quick checks to the front and sides to determine lane position
  • Steers in the correct direction gradually and straightens the direction of the car
  • Looks to the rear and front and stops at designated pavement line
  • Stops the vehicle completely before turning around
  • Properly secures the vehicle