starting the engine
parking break/gear in park, turn key clockwise and release key, turn on headlights
moving the vehicle forward
shift to drive, release break and press gently on accelerator, steer as needed
engine, light, aggressive
levels of acceleration
at 9 and 3 o'clock
hand position
8 and 4 o'clock
low hand position
hand to hand, push/pull, hand-over-hand
types of steering
entering a roadway from a curb
signal and check traffic, identify safe gap in traffic, release brake, accelerate gently
moving to curb/side of road
check mirrors, signal, release accelerator and press brake pedal, steer gently toward curb
coasting, controlled braking, threshold braking
3 levels of braking
how to stop the vehicle
check traffic mirrors, ease off accelerator, gradually press down on the brake pedal
securing vehicle for parking
foot on brake, set parking brake, shift to "p", turn off headlights, turn ignition off, lock doors
backing straight
check for objects to rear, foot on brake, steering wheel at 12 o'clock, turn body to rear, move backward at slow speed, look to rear until stopped
backing and turning
check for objects to rear, shift to reverse and signal, steering wheel both hands, turn body to rear, move backward at slow speed, steer in direction of turn, check front and rear
make sure shift lever is in park and make sure the foot or parking break is applied
first 2 things you should do before starting the engine
clockwise
which way should you turn the ignition key?
release ignition key b/c it could damage the starter
what should you do when you hear the engine start and why?
right foot on brake
what should you do before putting vehicle in drive?
it should stay on brake until in drive
how should your foot be placed on brakes?
ease up on the accelerator until you're just holding that speed
what should you do when you reach the speed wanted?
push-pull
what kind of steering should you use in gentle turns?
hand-over-hand
what kind of steering should you use for sharp turns?
following road, swerving, changing lanes, handling curves
maneuvers you can steer the vehicle with hands resting on either side of the wheel
drive slowly
what should you do when driving a new car to get used to feel of wheel?
ease up on brake just before stopping
what is the key to smooth stopping?
keep your food on the brake
what should you do while stopped?
set parking brake and shift lever in park
what should you do after you stop?
turn off engine and lock car
what is the last thing you should do before exiting the vehicle?
left at 12 o'clock, right over back of passenger seat
where do you place hands when backing?
let engine idle car backward
what do you do after putting transmission into reverse?
right
when backing to the right, what direction do you turn the wheel?
when turning, especially when backing out of parking space
while backing, when is it important to see what front of the vehicle is doing?
look to the left
what should you do while stopped before backing and turning out of drive way/parking space?