Driver's Ed Chapter 5

How are Acceleration, Deceleration, and Speed Related?

*Acceleration: Vehicle is able to increase speed relatively quickly *Rate of Acceleration: the amount of time it takes to accelerate from one speed to another *Deceleration: decreasing speed or slowing the vehicle down *Rate of deceleration: is the amount of time it takes to decelerate from one speed to another

Speed Control

-By knowing your vehicle's limits, you will be a safe driver and be able to maneuver your vehicle properly.

Steering a Vehicle

-Can be a means of risk management especially in speeds over 25 or 30 mph -Often only way to avoid collisions -Less time and space to steer away from an object than to brake to a stop -Hand Positions: 10 & 2, or 9 & 3

Transmission

Move vehicle using this set of gears Takes the energy from the engine and moves it to the wheels enabling the vehicle to move forward or backward

Best Control of Accelerator and Brake Pedal

Rest the heel of your right foot on the floor in a position that lets you keep it there while pivoting back and forth between the two pedals. The forward part of your foot should fall comfortably on both pedals.

Steering to a Turn

-Allow room for back wheels, don't follow same path as front wheels. -Develop god sense of timing and make a habit to search at a wider area Types: Hand-over-hand (most common) Push-pull-feed

Stopping the Vehicle

After you stop the vehicle, turn off the engine, set the emergency brake, and place the gearshift on Park.

Escape Route

Route to reduce risk

Smooth Braking and Braking to a Stop

-For smooth braking, you will need to develop a sense of timing. -You want to stop your vehicle gradually not abruptly. -Your goal is to stop just at the right spot, neither overshooting nor undershooting your targeted area. Will make for a safer, smoother ride for you and your passengers. -The amount of foot pressure needed to stop the vehicle depends on the speed. -The faster you, the longer you will need to brake. Steps when Preparing to Stop 1. Check mirrors. If a vehicle is following you, lightly tap the brake pedal; your lights will warn others that you intend to stop. 2. Apply smooth, steady, firm pressure to the brake pedal, easing up lightly as you come t a halt. 3. If your car has an automatic transmission, leave the transmission in DRIVE if you intend to move ahead within a minute or so.

Monitoring Your Speed

-Most of the time, it is safe to drive about as fast as the traffic around you. -Frequently check speedometer with quick glances.

Push-pull-feed Steering

-Push the steering wheel up with one hand and then pull down with the other

Hand-over-hand Steering

-To turn right, you will need to turn clockwise. -Use your left hand to push the steering wheel up, around then down. -Bring your right hand across your left forearm to grip the wheel on the far side. -Then use your right hand to pull the side of the wheel up, around, and down. -Repeat these movements as needed to complete turn. -To turn left, reverse the procedure, push up around with your right hand, and cross over with the left, while turning the wheel counterclockwise.

Guidelines for Making a Turn

1. Look beyond the turn to the point you want to reach. Identify this point before you start your turn. 2. Always use directional signal. Check the roadway ahead and both mirrors before starting to turn. 3. On a hard turn, slow down to maintain control as you enter the turn. Accelerate gently about halfway through to pull out of the turn. 4. With your eyes on the point you want to reach, start to steer back to the straight-ahead position why you are about midway through the turn. Do this by reversing the hand-over-hand or push-pull-feed movement. 5. Check your mirrors again after completing the turn, waiting if possible until you have straightened the wheels. ***5-7 mph right turn, half way through you can increase ***10-12 mph left turn (oncoming traffic) Wheels straight (less damage)

Putting the Vehicle into Motion

1. Press down firmly on brake pedal with right foot. 2. Use right hand to shift the gear selector lever to Reverse or Drive. 3. Release the parking brake. 4. Before you move, check for traffic in rearview and sideview 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. Check blind spots (over shoulder). 7. Be prepared to accelerate into the desired lane. Take foot off brake and gradually apply pressure to the accelerator to move the vehicle.

Starting a Vehicle with Automatic Transmission

1. Put your right hand on the gear selector and make sure it is on Park. If the selector is on Neutral, the car may roll if a brake is not applied to stop it. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Make sure the parking brake is set (optional if car is on flat land). If you have Electronic Fuel Injection System, do not press down on the accelerator before or during starting the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to Start position, and start the vehicle. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 4. Release the accelerator and let the engine idle (engine running but car on Park/run on its own). 5. While the engine idles, check the gauges and warning lights to make sure the vehicle's systems are working properly.

Point of No Return

Keep going if on crosswalk and light changes or else you will end up in the middle of intersection