Chapter 2 Flashcards
Q. When approaching vehicle parked at curb you should
d. b&c
Prechecks
Should be performed every time u drive
adjust Seat, head restraints, mirrors, and steering wheel
Order in precheck
1.Lock door
2.Key
3. 10-12 inch from steering wheel
4. shoulders at top of steering wheel to see obstacles
5. adjust to barely see back door handle
6. rear view mirror- to see while back window
7. head restraint- middle of your head
8. seat belt on
foot on brake and start
when approaching vehicle
Keys in hand
approach facing traffic and keep finger over key alarm
6 things to do before getting in car
- check for anyone or anything behind car
- underneath car- check for leaks
- Any unwanted passengers
- Check for damages (scratches/dents)
- Check tires (if flat or damaged)
- Right underneath your tires
The liquids
water(from ac) radiator leak(green)(antifreeze) Oil (black color) breakfluid (red) power steering (purple)
Adjusting Vehicle
10-12 inch form steering wheel
Which of the following hand position allows best control when trying steering wheel
9’o clock and 3 o’clock
All ways for steering wheel
9’ o’clock 3’ o’clock
8’ o’clock 4’ o’clock
10’ o’clock 2’ o’clock
left hand 12’ o’clock right hand behind passenger seat( for straight reverse)
Mirror Settings
Lean all the way to see back handle
Sit up straight and see while car
Signal
on left of steering
Up for right (cancel - down)
Down for left (cancel - up)
Blindzone
Areas driver can’t see 1 1/2 - 2 car width to right 1/2 - 1car width left 1 length of vehicle to front 2 length vehicle to rear
Head checks
Used to change lanes
- Check for space gap
- check for blind spot and signal
- check again
- Make gradual change
- Make sure signal is off
3 collision Concept
- car crash
- but body
- internal organs
Safety restrains
Shoulder belt across top of shoulder and chest with minimal slack
Not across stomach but lap
Driver is responsible for every passenger in car to wear seatbelt
90% of people wear seat belt