You can make sure that warning lights are working by
turning the ignition switch on
The temperature light or gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant
The brake system warning light tells you
the braking system is not working properly
What should you do if the brake system warning light comes on
Gradually stop, have the vehicle towed, and have the problem corrected
When the ignition switch is turned to "lock
the shift lever and steering wheel are locked
Cruise control allows the driver to
maintain desired speed for highway or expressway driving
Adjust a safety belt so it
fits snugly
With both inside and left-side rearview mirrors adjusted properly, the
right read blind spot and smaller blind spot to the left will remain
The material you should use in the windshield washer container
is usually a special windshield washing solution
As you are a bout to enter the car from there street side you should
not open the door if an oncoming vehicle is near
what is the last thing you do as a check inside the car?
faster your seat belt
driving in overdrive saves fuel and
can be used in all normal forward driving
when starting a car with an automatic transmission, the selector level should be in
Park or neutral
if your vehicle has fuel injection and the engine is cold
keep your foot off the accelerator
if theres an air bag in your car keep your hands at the
9 and 3 or 8 and 4 positions
a stationary object that appears in the distance in the center of your path of travel is called the
target
before shifting from park to drive you should
press down on the brake pedal
before entering traffic from the curb you should
check traffic ahead, in both rearview mirrors, and over your left shoulder
what's the best understanding of braking:
- brake stops car as soon as brake pressed
- brake lights = only when pedal pressed hard
- decrease break pressure gradually until car stops
- pedal pressure should be gradual and firm to stop car
pedal pressure should be gradual and firm to stop car
the last thing to do when leaving your car is
lock all doors
when starting a stick shift your foot should be on the
clutch pedal
if youre starting the vehicle after the engine has stalled
shift into neutral to restart the engine
signal your intention to stop by
tapping the brake
hard over hand steering involves
pulling the steering wheel down w the hand while your other hand crosses over to pull the wheel farther down
the oil pressure warning light indicates
the oil isn't circulating thru the engine at the proper pressure