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Starting the Engine
• Check/set parking brake as appropriate• Place foot on brake pedal• Shift lever to Park or Neutral• Set choke if not Electronic Fuel Injection• Turn ignition to ON position• Check Gauges• Adjust Heating/Ventilation/Air-Conditioning
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Starting the Engine• Set accessories, as appropriate• Turn on headlights if no Daytime
Running Lights• Allow 15 to 20 seconds engine
warm up
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Entering the Roadway• Press firmly on brake pedal• Shift to appropriate gear– Forward– Reverse
• Signal as appropriate• With foot on brake, release parking
brake• Select appropriate gap in traffic flow
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Entering the Roadway• Steer to lane– Target lane position– Release pressure on brake pedal– Press accelerator gently– Steer to center of lane
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You Steer Where You Look
Search as far ahead as possible to identify potential conflicts – objects and areas of limited visibility.
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You Steer Where You Look
Identify objects or conditions that require a response or continuing attention. Identify an alternate path of travel and a stopping zone.
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Braking and Deceleration• At 60 mph, the vehicle covers about 90 feet
per second. • The car will travel 90 to 135 feet before brake
pressure actually is applied
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Backing• Adjust seat, steering wheel, mirrors as
appropriate• Fasten and adjust restraint system• Place foot on brake pedal• Signal intended move• Shift to reverse• Release parking brake
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Backing• Visually target reference point• Control speed with light pressure on
brake pedal– Gentle pressure on accelerator if needed
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Backing• Steer to reference point– Check movement of front of vehicle (front
moves opposite direction of turn)
• Brake to complete stop before looking front and shifting to Drive
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Exiting Traffic to Park at Curb or Road Edge
• Identify space where you wish to park• Check traffic to the rear and sides• Signal direction of movement• Check side mirror/blind area• Release accelerator• Use controlled braking to reduce
speed
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Exiting Traffic to Park at Curb or Road Edge
• Identify space where you wish to park• Check traffic to the rear and sides• Signal direction of movement• Check side mirror/bind area• Release accelerator• Use controlled braking to reduce
speed
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Securing the Vehicle• Apply pressure on brake pedal to stop
vehicle in a legal parking space
• Set parking brake• Shift gear selector to
Park or Neutral (Manual transmission)
• Close windows if appropriate
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Securing the Vehicle• Turn off accessories• Turn off ignition and
remove key• Release safety restraints• Check mirrors and over
shoulder for safe gap in traffic• When safe, exit vehicle and
lock doors
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Chapter Questions Review1. Power brakes reduce braking effort
and stopping distance.
2. When backing the vehicle will go in the direction in which you turn the top of steering wheel.
False
True
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Chapter Questions Review
3. Upon starting the4 engine, when should you release the key?
4. You should place your foot in front of the brake pedal so you can pivot it to the accelerator pedal.
As soon as the engine starts.
True.
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