Driver Education 2014

Objectives/SOL DE.2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of basic vehicle operating procedures. Key concepts/skills include c) vehicle information, warning, and control devices; DE.18 The student will analyze how preventive maintenance reduces the possibility of vehicle failures and recognize the warning signs that indicate the need for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Key concepts/skills include a) vehicle warning devices; b) lights and signals; c) steering and suspension systems; d) tires and braking systems; e) cooling system and belts; f) fuel and ignition electronics.

How do you pop the hood of a car?  Open the Hood Open the Hood By releasing the latch in the footwell of the driver’s that is labeled with this image

Can you use water as windshield washer fluid? When and why?  Yes, in the summer or if you run out of washer fluid. NOT in the winter because it will freeze and crack the washer fluid tube.

How do you check the oil levels in your car? Open hood Pull out oil dipstick Wipe it clean with a clean towel Return it to its original position Pull it back out and locate how much of the dipstick that the oil covers  Checking Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil

How do you know how many cylinders your engine is?  By the number of spark plugs; count the cylinders

On the battery, which side is positive and which side is negative?  The + sign is positive and typically identified with a red mark or cover  The – sign is negative and typically identified with black markings

Where do you find the year, make and model of a car?  Owner’s manual in glove compartment or registration card YearMakeModel 1957ChevroletCorvette

Anatomy of an automobile 1__________ 2__________ 3__________ 4__________ 5__________ 6__________ 7__________ 8__________ 9__________ 10_________ 11_________ 12__________ 13__________ 14__________ 21__________ 15__________ 16__________ 17__________ 19__________ 18__________ 20__________

Anatomy of an automobile 1__________ 2__________ 3__________ 4__________ 5__________ 6__________ 7__________ 8__________ 9__________ 10_________ 11_________ 12__________ 13__________ 14__________ 21__________ 15__________ 16__________ 17__________ 19__________ 18__________ 20__________ 1_Rear View Mirror_ 2_Window Frame_ 3__Seat______ 4_Windshield Wiper_ 5_Steering Wheel_ 6_Windshield washer 7_Air Filter_____ 8_Battery___ 9_Distributor___ 10__Radiator___ 11__Alternator___ 12_Oil Filter___ 13_Disk Brake 14_Body Side Moulding 15_line shaft___ 16_muffler_____ 17_transmission 18_wheel/tire__ 19_Spare Tire_ 20_tail light __ 21_trunk_____