Driving

Hazard light switch

Activates both turn signals at the same time these flashing lights tell other road users to be careful near vehicle you may have to stop for an emergency

Heat or defrost and air-conditioning controls

Check your owners manual to see how they work. practice so she can easily turn on defrost without looking at the controls

Low tire pressure warning light

Comes on if one or more tires have low air pressure

Accelerator

Controls that out of fuel going to the engine. The more fuel the engine gets the faster the vehicle go. Always operate with your right foot

Second position light switch

Controls the headlights

Right of way rules

Determines who should yield when more than one road user wants to move into the same space. Keeps traffic moving in an orderly fashion

Odometer

Displays the distance that the vehicle has travelled since manufacture l

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in Revolutions per minute

Rear facing

From birth to at least one years old and 20 pounds. Place in backseat

Controlled intersection

Has signs or traffic lights tell me what to do. You need to know the signals and signs meanings and also the right of way rules

Uncontrolled intersection

Have no signs are traffic lights. They are usually found in areas where there isn't much traffic. -as you approach them down and look for other road users. Scan intersection from left to right. If another vehicle survived at the intersection before you, slow down and yield. If two vehicles were up at same time the vehicle on the left must yield for the vehicle on the right

Trip odometer

This can be set when you start on a trip to show how far you've travelled

First postion light switch

This controls the tail lights parking lights side marker lights dashboard and license plate lights

Low beam headlights

Use any other time

High beam headlights

Use only on unlit roads when there aren't any vehicles approaching or in front of you

Parking lights

Use when stopped and you want to make your vehicle visible, don't use these lights when the vehicle is moving

Highbeam indicator

Usually a blue light that indicates the highbeam headlights are on

Turn signal indicator light

Shows whether a turn signal is on both will flash with the hazard lights are on

Alternator warning light

Shows whether the battery is charging

Temperature gauge

Shows the temperature of the engine coolant and whether the engine is overheating

Seatbelt only

12 years of age and older

Horn

Important way to communicate warnings to other road users. use it wisely

Clutch

In a vehicle with Standard transmissions, pressing the clutch pedal disconnects the engine from The transmission so you can shift gears

Door ajar warning light

Indicates a door is not properly closed

Airbag warning lights

Indicates that the vehicle is equipped with airbags. If comes on while driving there maybe a fold in the airbag system

Fuel gauge

Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank

Oil pressure warning light

Indicates the oil pressure in this engine it does not tell how much oil is in the engine

Antilock braking system warning light

Indicates the vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock brake. If the light stays on after starting the car there maybe a fault in the antilock braking system

Electronic stability control warning light

Indicates the vehicles equipped with an electronic stability control system

Check engine warning light

Indicates there's a possible fault and the engine

Brake

Is located to the left of the accelerator and is used to slow down or stop the vehicle. Power brakes need less pressure than standard brakes

Signalling

Let's other traffic know what you're intending to do. Includes turning left or right, changing lanes, parking, move forward or away from, the side of the road

Cruise control

Lets you preset a speed that will stay the same. Only use on ideal highway conditions. Don't use this on wet slippery snowy or icy surfaces in urban traffic when you're tired and on a windy day

Antilock brake system (abs)

Look for the indicator light on the dash. This electronic system keeps the wheels from locking. Vehicles with this system also have a regular braking system. The antilock brake system is activated only when you press heavily on the brake pedal.

Daytime running lights (DRL)

Makes your vehicle easier for other drivers to see you during daytime hours. These do not activate taillights and do not use these for nighttime driving

Booster seat

Must be over 40 pounds and required until at least nine years old or 4'9

Forward facing with tether

Must be over one year or 20 pounds. Place in backseat. Always use tether strap

Brake warning light

Remind you to release the parking brake before moving. If the light comes on while using the footbrake it means the brake system is not working properly

Seatbelt warning light

Reminds you to fasten your seatbelt

Speedometer

Shows the speed the vehicle is travelling

Engine temperature warning light

Shows the temperature of the engine coolant and whether the engine is overheating