Drivers Ed-- Chapter 3

ARS alert light

Indicates that the antilock braking system is functioning

cruise control

This optional device allows you to set a constant speed in you vehicle

accelerator pedal

The driver controls the speed of the vehicle with this device

head restraint

This padded safety device helps reduce whiplash injuries in a collision

hazard flasher

Use this device to warn other drivers of a vehicle breakdown or problem

foot-brake pedal

You must have your foot on this device when shifting from parking gear to driving gear

odometer

This guage on the instrument panel shows the number of miles a vehicle has been driven

hood-release lever

You must use this device before checking or replacing any engine fluids

clutch pedal

This device allows the driver to change gears when driving a stickshift vehicle

shift indicator

This device indicates the gear being used by the driver or the need to change to a higher gear

riding the clutch

The poor driving habit of resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving a stickshift vehicle

downshifting

changed from a higher to lower gear to allow the engine to have greater pulling or braking power while driving

targeting

looking far ahead in the middle of your intended path of travel

friction point

the point at which the clutch allows the engine to connect to the transmission to allow the vehicle to move

Safety Belt Alert Light

Fasten seatbelt before moving the vehicle

Fuel guage

shows the amount of fuel in the tank

temperature warning light or guage

the coolant in the engine is too hot

oil pressure warning light

the oil is not curculating at the proper pressure

air bag warning light

tells you if the airbags are in working condition

parking brake warning light

reminds you to release the parking break before moving

Brake system warning light

part or all of the braking system is not working

tachometer

indicates the engine's RPM

Which Gear? Backing out of a parking space

Reverse

Which Gear? Driving on an open, level highway

Drive

Which Gear? Leaving the vehicle in a garage

Park

Which Gear? Pulling a heavy load or driving down a very steep hill

L2 OR L1

Which Gear? Driving in the city in moderate snow conditions

L2

Which Gear? Restarting the vehicle while moving forward

Neutral

Which Gear? Reducing speed on a low traction surface prior to making a turn at an intersection

L2 OR L1

The driver must push this pedal when stopping and changing gears

Clutch

The driver must use these devices to change from second to third gear

Gear shift or clutch

The driver must use this device to slow or stop the vehicle

foot-brake

The driver must use this device when preparing to leave the vehicle

parking brake

the driver must use this pedal to increase seed or change speed of engine

accelerator

When slowing before a sharp turn, what can you do to gain added control?

downshift

which gear would you use to move forward from stop?

first gear

At what point does the vehicle begin to move when you slowly release your foot from the clutch?

friction point

Which gear would you use for forward speeds in the range of 25 to 40 mph?

third gear

Which gear shohuld you use for forward speeds in the range of 15-25 mph?

second gear

which hear position should you use to start the engine in a stickshift vehicle?

neutral

which hear would you most likely use for highway driving?

fourth gear

you are slowing your vehicle from higher speeds on a level highway. what vehicle-control device would you use first?

foot-brake pedal

you are slowing your vehicle from slow speeds in traffic. what vehicle-control drive would you use first?

clutch pedal