Driver's Ed Chapter 3

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