What Am I? - Drivers Ed

Head Restraints

I am a padded device on the backs of front seats. I help reduce whiplash injuries if your vehicle is struck from the rear. What am I?

Steering Wheel

I am used to control the direction of the front wheels. When I am turned right, the car moves to the right. When I am turned left, the car turns left. What am I?

Acceleration Pedal

I am used to control the speed of a vehicle. What am I?

Brake pedal

I am used to slow or stop a vehicle. If you tap me lightly, the brake light will flash. What am I?

Ignition Switch

I am usually located on the steering column. The engine will not start unless I am turned to the "On" position. What am I?

Rearview mirror

I let you view what is coming from the rear of your vehicle. My adjustment should be checked before you drive. What am I?

Brake system warning light

I remind you to release the parking brake. I also warn you that part or all of the brake system is not working properly. What am I?

Odometer

I show you the number of miles a vehicle has been driven. What am I?

Temperature light

I warn you if the coolant in the engine gets too hot. What am I?

Alternator Warning light

I warn you if the vehicle's electrical system is in trouble. What am I?

Oil pressure warning light or guage

I warn you when the engine bill is not circulating at the correct pressure. What am I?

Safety belt

If I am fitted properly, I help you avoid hitting the inside of the vehicle during a sudden stop of collision. What am I?

Clutch Pedal

In a vehicle with a manual transmission, I am to the left of the foot-brake pedal. You push me down when shifting gears. What am I?

Shift lever

In a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you move me to choose forward or reverse gears. What am I?

Hazard Flashers

When I am on, all turn- signal lights flash at the same time. I warn others that your vehicle is a hazard or that you are in trouble. What am I?