Bell Ringers What is the Seat Belt Law? Why do you think the government changed the Seat Belt Law?...
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Bell Ringers
What is the Seat Belt Law?
Why do you think the government changed the Seat Belt Law?
How often do forget to buckle up?
Chapter 3
Driver Responsibility and Basic Vehicle Control
“Seatbelts don’t save lives, the people who use them do.”
-Unknown-
Seat Belt Law
Requires all front seat occupants of passenger vehicles to wear a seat beltThe driver is responsible for all passengers under 18Front seat passengers over 18 are responsible for themselves Motorists with GDL permit or provisional license must use seat belts and must require all passengers seated anywhere to use seat belts
Tips for seat belt use
Buckle up with lap/shoulder belt on every tripLap belt and seat belt positionAdjusting/ReleasingWear in BackOne person in belt
Types of car seats
Infant Seat– Protects a baby up to 20
pounds and 26 inches and faces the rear
Convertible seat– Used for an infant or
toddler up to 40 pounds and 40 inches
Car Seat Safety
Note:– When possible, child car safety seats should be
placed in the back seat.– If there is no back seat, move the front seat as far
back as possible– Never place a rear-facing infant safety seat in the
front seat of a vehicle with a passenger side airbag
Child Restraint Law
Children up to age 8 or a weight of 80 pounds must ride in a safety or booster seat in the rear of the vehicle
Children under age 8 and over 80 pounds must be in a rear seat and use a seat belt
Failure to comply could mean a $54 fine and court fees
Air Bags
Are designed to supplement seat beltsWhen combined with seatbelts, save many lives but can seriously injure or kill children in the front seatChildren safest in backseatChildren 12 or younger always ride in back seat
Instrument Panel
Speedometer – This tells you that speed that you are traveling in both miles per hour and kilometers per hourTachometer – This indicates the engine revolutions per minute. Engine damage can occur if needle enters the redOdometer – indicates the total number of miles that a vehicle has been driven. – Trip Odometer – will indicate the number of miles for a
certain period of time and can be set back to zero
Instrument Panel
Fuel Gauge – Shows the amount of fuel in the tank, if tank gets below ¼ full you run the risk of running outTemperature Gauge/Light – warns you when the coolant in the engine is too hotOil Pressure Gauge/Light – warns you when the oil is not circulating at the proper pressureAlternator Warning Light/Gauge – warns that the battery is not being charged and is using stored electricity
Instrument Panel
Brake System Warning Light – reminds you to release the parking brake and warns is the braking system is not working properlyAntilock Braking System Light – tells you the ABS is working properlySafety Belt Light – This reminds you to fasten your safety belt before movingAir Bag Warning Light – tells you if the airbags are working properly
Instrument Panel
Turn-Signal Indicators – These tell you the direction that you have signaled to turnHigh-Beam Indicator – this is a light that glows when the high-beam headlights are on
Vehicle Controls
Steering Wheel – this controls the direction of the front wheels. The steering wheel adjustment lever can mover the steering wheel for better driving comfortSelector Lever – in a automatic transmission vehicle, this is moved to choose forward or reverse gearsThis is located on the steering column or on the center console
Vehicle Controls
Ignition and Starter Switch – the engine is started by putting the key in the ignition and turning the key to the start positionCruise Control – is a device that lets you maintain your desired speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator
Vehicle Controls
Parking Brake – This keeps the vehicle in place when it is parked. It is located either on the far left of the pedals or on the center consoleClutch Pedal – in a stickshift, pushing this down allows to to shift gears. Located to the left of the brake pedalFoot-Brake-Pedal – pushing this slows or stops the vehicleAccelerator Pedal – this is located to the right of the brake pedal. Pushing this will increase the speed of the vehicle.
Devices for Safety
Safety Belts – always wear belt when the vehicle is in motionHead Restraints – padded device on the back of from seats to prevent whiplash injuriesHorn – normally located on the steering wheel.
Check around car
Look behind and in front of car checking for– Children playing– Animals– Bottles– Etc…
Getting Ready to Drive
Outside Checks – walk around vehicle and look forOil marksTires are inflatedWheels are pointed straightWindshield, headlights, and taillights are clear
Adjust Seat
• Adjust seat so all pedals and controls are easily reachedA motorist is properly positioned when he/she can see clearly and can glance to the rearMore than 95% of the info a motorist needs is visual
Posture
When seated properly you should be able to see clearly and glance to the rear– Mirrors– Twist of neck
Blind Spots
Areas where a motorist cannot see behind his/her vehicle through the mirrorInside and outside mirrors should be adjusted to reduce blind spots
Reducing Blind Spots
Adjust mirrors– The outside mirror should
be adjusted so that the motorist can see the tip of the driver side door handle in lower right of the mirror
Mirror safety
Make sure the path is clear by turning and looking back.
Don’t depend on your rearview mirrors.
Reducing Blind Spots
Check mirrors– Allow vehicle to pass on
left as it disappears from inside rearview mirror you should see its front bumper in outside mirror
Hand over Hand steering
Allows driver to make adjustments while keeping both hands on the wheelPush wheel up from 9 or 3 position then the opposite hand crosses over to the 9 or 3 position
Hand over Hand steering
To straighten out do the reverse or allow wheel to slip through your fingersIs well suited for precision maneuvers, steering through curves, intersection entry and exit and skid recovery
Putting the Vehicle in Motion
Press firmly on the brakeShift the vehicle into driveTurn on left turn signalCheck for traffic in the rearview mirrorsLook over left shoulder for trafficWhen the roadway is clear, release the brake and gently press on the accelerator moving away from the side of the roadCancel your signal Reach your desired speed and let up on the accelerator
Speed control
Start slowlyKeep steady speedDecrease speed slowlyPress brake pedal slowlyQuick glance to check speed
Stopping the Vehicle
Check traffic in mirrorsLet off the acceleratorGently press on the brake pedalGradually press on brake until vehicle is stopped. Ease up just before stoppingKeep foot on brake if vehicle is still in drive
Stopping Distances
Factors– Reaction time– Weather/road conditions– Vehicle weight– Brake conditions – Condition and type of
tires– Roadway conditions– Speed
Proper Braking
Know your type of brakesApply gentle pressure to brakeDo not pump abs brakesUse right foot for gas/brake left for clutch
Driver Signals
Always give proper signal when changing directions or lanes, or stopping or slowing down.Signal at least 100 before turning
Driving in Reverse
Check pathSteering wheel to right moves car to rightSteering wheel to left moves car to leftExamples…
Driving Straight in Reverse
Head and body should be turned to rightRight hand and arm over back of passengers seatLeft hand on top of wheelAlways drive slowly in reverse
Turning in Reverse
Keep two hands on the wheel
Turn head and body to see out of rear
Using one hand may result in failure of road test
Turning
If you miss your turn just make the next oneBefore turning– Use mirrors and look behind and to both sides– Check for less visible vehicles– Signal first– Slow down before reaching intersection– Keep steady speed and follow markings– Stay in same lane until turn is finished– Turn off signal after turn
3-point turn (K turn)
Step 1– Start at right edge of road– Signal left– Move forward while
turning the wheel left– Stop several inches from
curb
• Step 2
– Signal right
– Back slowly while turning the wheel to the right
Stop several inches from the right curb
Angle Parking
Watch for trafficSignal and slow downRear of vehicle must clear parked vehiclesSteer sharply into space then straighten the wheelsShift to park apply parking break
Leaving an Angled parking space
Check around carBack up slowly check trafficTap hornCheck traffic againFront will swing opposite of turnBack out turning until left front wheel passes rear bumper of vehicle on leftStraighten wheels
Parallel Parking
Common on city streets– Turn wheels right– Straighten wheels– Turn wheels left– Straighten wheels center
car– 6 inches from curb
Chapter 3 Project Instrument panel
Demonstrate: Make a poster that illustrates the instrument panel on your family vehicle. Present the illustration to the class, describing the location, function, and operation of each device on the panel. The following page numbers will have illustrations to help you complete this assignment. Remember creativity is what I am looking for.