Traffic Safety - Mesa Public Schools



Traffic Safety

Chapter Three Lecture Guide

Basic Car Control

Instruments, Controls, and Devices

1. A driver must know the and operation of the car controls and devices for , and .

2. The of the gauges and warning lights form one to another.

3. The and located on the tell you how your car is operating.

4. The and of car vary from one car model to another. However, control the function.

5. should be fastened to a before the engine.

Getting Ready to Drive

1. Before you behind the , there are certain and procedures that you should .

2. Outside checks:

a. around the

b. Check the

c. Make sure the , windows, etc. are

d. the back ledge for loose

e. inside the vehicle for passengers

3. Getting into the vehicle:

a. Have your or remote control device in

b. Walk around the of towards the when entering from the street.

4. Inside checks:

a. all doors

b. Adjust the so you are within of all devices.

c. The needs to be 10 inches back from the steering wheel if the car has airbags.

d. head restraints.

e. Adjust and rear view

f. your seat belt!

Driving a Car with Automatic Transmission

1. Always to a stop before shifting to or

2. When starting a car with an automatic transmission;

a. Make sure the parking is on

b. The selector lever is in PARK

c. If the engine is , press the to set the automatic choke

d. If the vehicle has and the engine is cold, keep your foot the accelerator.

e. Turn the key to the engine

f. Check the on the instrument panel

3. Proper grip on the wheel is just as as using the grip in sports like and .

4. The safest on the steering wheel is the and

5. Keeping your in a straight line requires but critical corrections.

6. After the engine, use the procedure to move the car:

a. With the car in press down the

b. Put the in

c. Release the brake while holding down the

d. if necessary

e. Check traffic and . Glance over the shoulder

f. Press on the accelerator

7. Stopping the car:

a. Check in both before slowing down

b. Let up on the

c. and push down on the pedal

8. Securing the car is the same for the automatic or the manual transmissions;

a. Once the car has stopped, keep on the pedal.

b. Shift to or to if driving a stick shift

c. Set the brake

d. Turn the ignition and remove your keys

9. Leaving the vehicle from the street side:

a. Check the and mirrors

b. Make sure you have your

c. Check over the shoulder before you the door

d. Get out

e. the door and go around the of the vehicle

Driving a Car with a Manual Transmission

1. Learning to drive a car with a manual transmission is not The driver must learn to the , , and lever.

2 When driving a car, your left foot operates the and your foot operates the and the brake.

3. The to driving a stick shift is to the clutch and control the point.

a. Friction Point: Where the takes hold and the starts to .

4. Do not ride the clutch: Resting the left foot on the while driving is called “ ”. Riding the clutch causes wear on the parts

5. The term means from a to gear.

6. You should SHIFT to a LOWER gear when driving up or down

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