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Chapter 4Starting, Moving, and Stopping the Vehicle

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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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Steering When Space is Limited

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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• Re-adjust body position and hand(s)

on wheel– Turning left/right– Moving straight back

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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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Backing• Look where you are going

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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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Chapter Questions Review

5. Total stopping time is made up of?All of the above

Reaction time

Braking time

Perception time