What is "coasting to stop?"?

Question

I am taking my California DMV Drive test this Tuesday, and it says not to "coast to stop" but I was just wondering exactly what that means.

I was suppose to take the test Thursday, but my mom took the completetion of drivers training certificate out of the envelope so I had to reschedule to a DIFFERENT DMV and I am nervous because I think this one might be more difficult. Are some DMVs more strict? I have to go through a whole day of nerves and excitement again so I need to know as much as I can so I won't be nervous. ANY information would be appreciated! I know where my emergency lights, defrosters, turn signals, emergency brake, headlights, high beams, and windshield wipers are. And the brake works just fine. I also know my arm signals, I check my mirrors often, and as the daughter of a cop I know the importance of staying on the speed limit, but I'm still nervous! Any help? Please :)

Answer 1

It means that you are not to put your transmission in neutral while coming to a stop, it is very dangerous.........

Answer 2

I'm thinking that "coast to stop" means in fact.........not stopping, slowing down to an almost stop and then proceeding WITHOUT in fact stopping completely.

Stop means total absence of vehicular movement.

Always shoulder check BEFORE any lane changes and left or right turns.

Slow down to a crawl when approaching YIELD signs.

Follow at a safe distance ( 3 - 4 seconds back in traffic).

Stop at red lights before turning right when/where safe to do so.

Scan well ahead and when approaching any intersection.

Cover your brake when approaching stale green lights.

Watch for playground and school zone signs and pay attention to the time they are in effect.

Watch lane markings and signs at traffic lights.

Listen to the Examiner and follow his/her instructions to the best of your ability.

Focus on what the Examiner is asking you and not at his clipboard. Sometimes he/she is just marking an "OK" or a "checkmark".If you do make an error, don't dwell on it, but mentally move on to the next instruction. If you do dwell on an error, it will distract you and you will make another one.

Most driving tests are 30 min. in duration......the actual driving is about 20 minutes, and most people can focus for that amount of time.

You will probably do a parallel park (so practice!), and an up or down hill park (maybe both?).....

They might ask you about the controls inside the car....i.e. where are the wipers, maybe turn them on;  where are the emergency flashers and when would you use them; to honk the horn, and will also check your signal lights, front and rear and brake lights......also might ask you what one or two of the gauges are for on the dashboard.

Oh, and don't forget to BREATHE!!!......lol

Answer 3

Coasting is depressing your clutch in so there is no drive to the wheels in other words rolling as if in neutral.

Answer 4

Coasting to a stop means disengaging your transmission to

coast (neutral AND riding the clutch as stated above).  The

law wants everybody to keep their vehicles in gear.  Any gear.

The first step will be a safety inspection to make sure all the

required equipment (lights, wipers, horn, etc) works.  Most

failures are in the area of safety.  No seat belt, school zones,

cross walks, etc.  Also, review parking on a hill, steering

wheel direction w & w/o a curb.  Don't be nervous, he's not

out to fail you.  He just wants you to prove that you know what

you're supposed to know.  Get a good night's sleep and eat

well so you aren't distracted by basic needs.  If you know

what you're doing you don't need luck so happy driving!