Controls of the vehicle Flashcards
Vehicle controls and instruments are items such as the
Steering wheel, brakes, clutch pedal, accelerator pedal, speedometer.
the steering wheel is used to
steer the vehicle in a particular direction. Keep both hands on it except when changing gears, giving hand signals, and indicating.
You have to keep both hands on the steering wheel except when
changing gears, giving hand signals and indicating.
A hooter/horn is used to
give a warning signal
The accelerator is used to
increase or decrease speed
footbrake is used to
reduce the speed or stop
A clutch is used to
disengage the engine for gear change
Parking brake
to hold the vehicle stationary
Gear lever
To select gears
indicator switch
to signal your intention to turn
windscreen wiper
to wipe the screen
The distance for stopping is longer in the following circumstances
when the roadway is wet or has a loose surface e.g. gravel because the tyre grip is poorer
