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.