Drivers Ed

steering method where the driver's hands do not cross even when turning.

push-pull steering

the time it takes to speed up from a stop or from one speed to another.

rate of acceleration

the time it takes to slow down from one speed to a lower one or a stop.

rate of deceleration

A ____________ is another name for a manual transmission

stick shift

What are the four components of a vehicle's control system?

The ignition switch, the transmission and clutch, the steering wheel, and the accelerator and brakes.

When checking the area surrounding your vehicle, what four things should you look for before you enter the vehicle

1) look for children 2) look for animals 3) look for objects in the area of the vehicle and on the roadway that may interfere with safe movement or that could damage the tires. 4) look under the vehicle for fresh stains that could indicate fluid leaks.

Starting the car

1. Make sure that the gear selector lever is in Park 2.Make sure that the parking brake is set 3.If you do not have an automatic fuel-injection system, set the automatic choke by pressing the accelerator pedal once to the floor and releasing it. 4.Press the accelerator lightly with your foot and hold it. 5.Turn the ignition key to the Start position. Release as soon as the engine starts. 6.As the engine idles, check your gauges to be sure that the oil-pressure system and other systems are working.

Putting the vehicle in motion

1. Press down firmly on the brake pedal 2.Use your right hand to shift the gear selector lever to Drive or Reverse 3. Release the parking brake 4. Before you move, check for traffic in your rear view and side view mirrors. If you are backing up, look back over your right shoulder to check traffic out the rear window. 5.Turn on your directional signal to indicate the direction you plan to move. 6.Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to check blind spots.

What are the six steps you should follow before you change lanes

1. check mirrors 2. signal 3.check over shoulder for blind spots 4.speed up or down 5.move only when there is time and space 6. steer smoothly into the lane

Parking so that the vehicle is positioned at a 30 to 90 degree angle with a curb or other boundary

angle parking

___________ means to shift down

Downshift

D

Drive

braking system that is designed to keep a vehicle's wheels from locking when the driver brakes abruptly

anti lock braking system

L

Low

N

Neutral

P

Parking

R

Reverse

A braking technique where the driver firmly presses the brake pedal to a point just before wheel lock.

Threshold braking

Turnabout carried out by making a U-shaped left turn

U-turn

What are the five devices on your vehicle that will help you to communicate with other drivers?

You can use tail lights, directional (turn) signals, emergency flashers (hazard lights), parking lights, and horns.

increase in speed

acceleration

The _________ is a third foot pedal to the left of the brake that allows you to shift gears on the transmission

clutch

decrease in speed

deceleration

The point where the engine and the transmission engage is called the ________________.

friction point

steering method in which the driver's hands cross when turning

hand-over-hand steering

If the engine is _______ you are allowing it to run by itself

idle

parking parallel and close to the edge of the road

parallel parking

Parking so that the vehicle is positioned at a 30 to 90 degree angle with a curb or line

perpendicular parking

turnabout made by turning left, backing to the right, then moving forward

three-point turn

steering; keeping a vehicle steadily and smoothly on a desired course

tracking

The _________ is a set of gears that allows your car to move forward or backward.

transmission

Any turning maneuver by which a driver move the vehicle to face in the opposite direction

turnabout

Turnabout made by first backing or heading into a driveway or alley and then heading or backing into the street

two-point turn