Chapter 4 Flashcards
When leaving
6 pre entry checks look door, adjust seat mirrors (back door handle and back) head restraints (above ear) seat belt (lay chest) foot on break start engine radio, gps, AC Adjust Accessories Instructional Panel (e-brake) release e- brake put in gear signal mirror check, head check 12’oclock signal way u want back to go
Parking
Signal mirror check head check sit on e-brake turn AC, radio, GPS off turn engine off unbuckle seatbelt take keys out look in mirror open door DUTCH REACH lock car with key phab walk towards back of car
Q. 1. After you start engine
D. All of above
Before Starting
foot on brake
ignition (release key or start button)
low beams, checking warning lights
9 3 8 4
Q. 2. Hand to Hand steering
c. Left hand stays left side of wheel
Hand to Hand
Left hand works left side, right hand works right side of wheel
none crosses vertical of wheel
Turning
Move hands in direction you want to turn
Tighter turns hands may move as much as 165*
up and down wheel
Hand over Hand
Left hand between 9&10 o’clock
Right hand between 2&3 o’clock
Q. 3. As a driver you should look
a. 20-30 second ahead
Road Feel
Feedback you feel through steering wheel that can tell you if the road surface has changed or if your vehicle isn’t operating properly.
Steering Error
Turning to much Not Turning Enough
Turning too late. Turning too Early
Q. 4. Acceleration
When driving in a parking lot, drivers should use
a. Idle Accleration
4 Accelerations
Idling Accleration
Light Accleration
Progressive Accleration
Thrust Accleration
Idling Accleration
Release pressure from brake pedal that can result in slow forward movement
Can vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission
Light Acceleration
Purpose to maintain slow forward motion or allowing speed to increase gradually with maximum weight shift.
Progressive Acceleration
Use firm pressure or acceleration to increase speed
Thrust Accleration
Firmly Push or thrust acceleration to increase acceleration to shift more weight to the rear wheel, for traction, to pass in higher speed traffic
4 Braking Stopping
Release the Accelerator
Controlled Braking
Threshold Braking
Trail Braking
Release the Acclerator
Stops forward propulsion (allows vehicle to coast)
Controlled Braking
Needs to be done with right amount of pressure
Threshold Braking
Apply sufficient brake pressure to a point just short of looking up the brake
Typically used during emergency situations
Trail Braking
Used sufficient pressure to slow the vehicle
Avoids abrupt weight transfer that could lead to traction loss
Q.5. Drivers should use ______ brake when slowing the vehicle while preventing abrupt weight transfer
c. Trail Braking
Total Stopping distance
Perception - Reaction - Braking
Perception what you see
Reaction gas to break
BRAKING -depressing on break
120 yards
Top 6
Tap on break 6 times to get attention of distracted drivers behind you
1/2 crashes from rear end crashes
Reduced chance of being struck
ABS
Helps drivers retain steering control in emergency braking situations, by preventing each wheel from locking up
Backing
Left hand at 12 o’clock right behind seat
Backing up Camera
helpful but drivers need to look into direct path of travel to get bigger at view of area
Dutch Reach
Right hand goes across body to open door
Not doing it can harm bicyclist
6 things to change lanes
signal mirror check head check turn adjust wheel back signal off
