Unit 2 Driver's Ed

Gear selector lever

Control in a vehicle located either on the steering column or on the console between the front seats and used to choose forward or reverse

I allow the driver to maintain a desired speed so the driver can remove the foot from the accelerator pedal.

Cruise control

Which way do you move the turn signal lever to turn left?

Down

I am activated by the driver when the car is disabled on the roadside

Emergency flashers/hazard flashers

What is the purpose of the vehicle owner's manual?

Ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements

I indicate the gas level in the fuel tank when the vehicle is on.

Fuel gauge

What are hazard flashers used for?

Gives attention to the vehicle when its pulled to the side of the road because of a mechanical problem or when driving at very slow speeds

I alert another person. You must push the hub of the steering wheel to activate me.

Horn

I have five positions. The driver would use a key to turn me and start or turn off the engine.

Ignition switch

When I am set or engaged I keep the vehicle from rolling even if the driver or passengers are not in the vehicle.

Parking/emergency brake

Part of me is red and part of me is blue. I indicate cold or hot in the passenger compartment.

Temperature control

I tell the driver if the engine is overheating.

Temperature gauge/light

Which area around the vehicle is the largest?

The area behind the vehicle

Why should you check for these things before entering the vehicle?

This helps the driver to operate the vehicle safely and efficiently

How should the outside mirrors be set?

To barely show the edge of our vehicle. Left side- rest head against the closed window and set mirror to show the edge of our vehicle; right side- reach as far as we stretch and set mirror to barely show edge of vehicle

What is the purpose of the parking brake?

To hold a vehicle in place while parked and protect the transmission

What are two advantages of using enhanced mirror settings?

Turning to look can be uncomfortable and unsafe; it reduces blind spots

Where is the standard front reference point located?

Under the driver or passenger side view mirror

I allow a parent to secure a child seat with more than the regular safety belt straps.

Upper/lower tether belt

When may you want to use lower gears while driving?

When you are on longer steep hills you may want to use lower gears to slow your vehicle down, when starting from rest with heavy loads and when maximum power is needed to pull heavy loads.

When the driver activates me, I keep backseat passengers or kids from opening the windows.

Window lock-out

I have five or more settings. I clean the windshield, front or back, by moving back and forth, sweeping rain, snow, and washer fluid

Wipers

Air bags

Works with safety belts and protects against head and chest injuries

Which pedal is on the left side?

the brake pedal

The driver should be able to see the ground within __________ to the front?

12-15 feet or one length of the vehicle

How should the seat be positioned?

Steering wheel proper distance from the body. right foot should reach behind the brake pedal and knee should be slightly bent

When does the student place the cone on the ground?

After they walk slowly away from the driver's side of the vehicle until the driver can see the student's shoes

I would come on and flash if there were a problem with the supplements restraint system

Air bag light

I protect the front seat passengers head from striking the side window or the side of the vehicle in the event of a side crash.

Air bags

I have a snowflake on my button that turns me off and on.

Air conditioner

Where should infants and young children ride in a vehicle?

Always ride in the rear and backseat where the risk of injury is lower

How should drivers position their seat in a vehicle?

As far away from the steering wheel as is comfortable for driving. The more distance, the less chance that your face will hit the steering wheel in a crash. You should still be able to reach the pedals and floor

Where should the inside rearview mirror be aimed?

At the middle of the back window and we should be able to see the bottom of the window

I automatically turn on at the rear of the vehicle when the driver shifts to reverse. Tell me my color.

Backup light/white

I inform the driver if the electrical current to the engine and all accessories is normal or abnormal

Battery/alternator light

How should the head restraint be positioned?

Behind our head and not our neck. Just above the ears

What is the area between the inside mirror view and what we cannot see to either side?

Blindspots

What should you check for outside of the vehicle?

Broken glass, body damage, leaks, objects, children pets, tires

If parked on the street, how should you approach the driver's door?

Key/key fob in hand from the front of the vehicle

How can you compensate for the space you cannot see from the driver's seat?

Learn where the unseen boundaries exist to help prevent collisions and adjust the vehicle's features to maximize your view from the vehicle in all directions

What should you check for before entering the vehicle?

Objects the could damage vehicle when moved, children and pets, leaks, damage to vehicle, tire condition

I tell how far the vehicle has traveled in its entire life or on a short trip. There are sometimes two of me. One can be reset to 0, and the other cannot.

Odometer

I lubricate the engine on the inside. I am brown and should be changed every 3000 to 4000 miles. There is a light on the dash to indicate any problems with my system.

Oil

Putting in the ignition key and turning to the ON position allows the driver to:

Operate the electrical equipment and check the warning lights

How can drivers compensate for this space they cannot see?

Properly adjusting their seat and mirrors. Learn techniques to help prevent collisions

I make it possible for the driver to check the traffic scene to the rear without turning around and looking.

Rear-view mirror

I allow the driver to change the intensity of the dash background lighting.

Rheostat

What offers the best protection in frontal crashes?

Safety belts and airbags together

What is the purpose of the speedometer?

Says how fast we're going

I allow the driver to use me to adjust his position to reach the pedals under the dash area.

Seat adjustment lever

I would sound a buzzer and flash a dashboard light when the driver forgets to put me on

Seat belt

I hold the passengers or driver upright in the vehicle in the event of sudden, hard braking, a swerve, or a crash.

Seat belts

I am the lever that allows the driver to shift the gears of the transmission

Selector/gear shifter

What is the purpose of the odometer?

Shows the total miles traveled by the vehicle

How should your safety belt be properly adjusted?

Snug across hips and flat across the chest and shoulder with no slack or twist

I inform the driver how fast the vehicle is moving.

Speedometer

Enhanced mirror settings

When adjusting the mirror to this setting, the driver will not see the left and right sides of the vehicle when glancing at the outside mirrors

What do you need to know before starting to move?

You need to know where any kids are before starting to move

How many inches away from the steering wheel should you be and why?

Your steering wheel shoulf be 10 inches away from you to allow for the air bag deployment area

Anything just behind the car will be _________ in the driver's seat.

invisible

What should you do before driving?

lock doors, place key in ignition, adjust seat, adjust mirrors, fasten safety belt, adjust head restraints and assure passengers are buckled