CHAPTER 3 BASIC VEHICLE CONTROL SECTION 3 1

CHAPTER 3 BASIC VEHICLE CONTROL

SECTION 3. 1 INSTRUMENTS, CONTROLS, AND DEVICES SECTION OBJECTIVES Identify each gauge and warning light on an instrument Explain the purpose of each control used to operate the vehicle Describe the use of the safety, communication and comfort devices. � 1. 2. 3.

IMPORTANT FACTS TO REMEMBER ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel � Vehicle Controls Devices for safety, communication and comfort � �

SECTION 3. 2 GETTING READY TO DRIVE 1. 2. 3. SELECTION OBJECTIVES List in order the checks one makes when preparing to drive. Describe how to enter a vehicle from the street side. Describe the correct positioning of the seat and outside rearview and outside mirrors.

SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER � � � Outside checks Getting into the vehicle Inside checks

SECTION 3. 3 DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECTION OBJCTIVES Explain the use of each gear. Describe the procedure for starting an automatic transmission. List the steps for putting an automatic transmission vehicle in motion. Tell the correct procedure to following when leaving an automatic transmission vehicle from the street side. � 1. 2. 3. 4.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHILE DRIVING � � � � Selector –lever positions Starting the engine Hand positions for controlled steering Steering the vehicle Putting the vehicle in motion Stopping the vehicle Securing the vehicle Leaving the vehicle

SECTION 3. 4 DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1. 2. 3. 4. SECTION OBJECTIVES List the procedures for starting a stickshift. Tell the correct procedure for moving a stickshift vehicle in first gear. Explain the procedure for stopping from higher gears. Define downshifting and explain its purpose.

IMPORTANT TOLLS NEEDED INORDER TO OPERATE ONE VEHICLE � � � Selector-Lever Position Using stickshift gears Using the clutch Staring the engine Putting the vehicle in motion