Resting your left foot on the clutch pedal while driving is called
riding
the clutch
When starting a stickshift car your left foot should be
on the clutch
pedal
When using stickshift gears Neutral is
the crossbar of the pattern
The friction point is
the point where the car starts to move
When stopping from higher gears in a stick shift car first
shift to neutral
If you leave a car from the street side
walk around the rear of the car
The pedal pressure while braking should be
gradual and firm to stop the
car
Before you enter traffic from the curb you should
check traffic ahead,
in both mirrors, and over your shoulder
To indicate a right turn
move the lever up so it remains on
Adjust a seat belt so
it fits snugly
The area to the rear of the car not seen in the mirrors is called
the blind
spot.
When entering a car from the street side
approach the car from the front
of the car
Steering the car in its intended path is called
tracking
Press the accelerator pedal to the floor once and release it to
activate the automatic choke
Power brakes require
less physical effort on the brake pedal
When the ignition switch is turned to lock
the shift lever and steering wheel are locked
The brake system warning light tells you
the brake system is not working properly
The temperature light or gauge indicates
the temperature of engine covlant
The safety belt light is
a reminder to fasten safetybelts
You can make sure that the warning lights are working by
turning the ignition switch ON
To start a warm fuel injection engine
leave the accelerator alone
To start a warm carbureted engine
press accelerator lightly and hold it
The selector level position used for normal forward driving is
drive (D)
The last thing you do as a check inside the car is
fasten your seatbelt
The best hand position is
10 o'clock 2 o'clock