Unit 3 Understanding Vehicle Control: Starting, Steering and Stopping Video Review: Starting the Engine and Moving the Vehicle Forward Video Review 3.1 Video Review 3.1: Starting the Engine and Moving the Vehicle Forward Name Date 1. What are the first two things you should do before starting the engine? Park and the parking break set 2. Which way should you turn the ignition key? Clockwise or forward 3. What should you do when you hear the engine start and why? Let go because you could ruin the starter 4. What should you be sure you have done before putting the vehicle in drive? Foot on the break 5. How should your foot be placed on the brake? Heel on floor and other half over break 6. What should you do when you reach the speed that you want? Just to ease up on the gas ADTSEA 3.0 Curriculum Copyright@ 2012 All Rights Reserved 3-10
Unit 3 Understanding Vehicle Control: Starting, Steering and Stopping Starting the Engine and Moving the Vehicle Forward Name Worksheet 3.1 Date Directions: Using the steps under each different procedure, number the steps in the correct order. Starting the engine procedures 6 1. As soon as the engine starts, release the key 4 2. Turn ignition on and check gauges 2 8 3. Set needed accessories and adjust ventilation (HVAC) 8 1 4. Check to be sure parking brake is set 7 5. Allow engine to idle no more than 15 to 20 seconds (observe gauges and dash lights to make sure all indicate normal functioning) 5 6. Turn key clockwise to start engine 3 2 7. Place foot on brake 9 8. Turn on low beam headlights (use headlights at all times) 3 9. Check selector lever for park position Moving the vehicle forward procedures 7 1. Look well ahead along intended path of travel 4 2. Signal when clear 3. Release parking brake 4. Steer as needed to place vehicle in center of lane 1 5. With foot on brake, shift to drive "D" 6 6. When safe, release brake pedal and press gently on the accelerator 7. Cancel signal 8. Check mirrors and over shoulder for traffic 5 9. Position hands on steering wheel. Left between 7-9 and right hand between 3-5 o'clock ADTSEA 3.0 Curriculum Copyright@ 2012 All Rights Reserved 3-14
Unit 3 Understanding Vehicle Control: Starting, Steering and Stopping Steering Video Review 3.2 Video Review 3.2: Steering Name Date 1. During which maneuvers can you steer the vehicle with your hands resting on either side of the steering wheel? when your just driving, switching lanes, handling curbs, turning 2. What kind of steering should you use for gentle turns? Hand to hand 3. What kind of steering should you use for sharper turns? Hand over hand steering 4. What should you do when driving a new car to get used to the feel of the steering wheel? Drive slower till you get used to it ADTSEA 3.0 Curriculum Copyright@ 2012 All Rights