Chapter 8 STARTING, STEERING, STOPPING

How Do You Start and Move a Car with Automatic Transmission? Make sure the gear selector lever is in Park Check that the parking brake is set Set the automatic choke if needed Turn the ignition key to the start position. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Check the gauges and warning lights

How do you put a car in motion with Automatic Transmission? Press down firmly on the brake pedal Use your right hand to shift the gear selector lever to Drive or Reverse Release the parking brake. Turn on your directional signal to indicate the direction you want to move.

Check for traffic in your rearview and side-view mirrors Check for traffic in your rearview and side-view mirrors. Be pre-pared to accelerate into the de-sired lane once the roadway is clear. Look over your shoulder to check blind spots Remove your foot from the brake, and apply gradual pressure to the accelerator.

How Do You Slow and Stop a Car with Automatic Transmission? Check your mirrors for any cars that may be following Apply smooth, steady, firm pres-sure to the brake pedal, easing up slightly as you come to a halt. Leave the transmission in drive if you plan to move ahead within a minute or so, as when stopped for a red light.

How Do You Operate a Car with Manual Transmission? Press the brake pedal with your right foot. With your left foot, press the clutch pedal to the floor. Shift into First gear. Release the parking brake Switch on your turn signal to indicate the direction you plan to move

Check for traffic in your rearview and side-view mirrors Check for traffic in your rearview and side-view mirrors. Look over your shoulder to check blind spots. Slowly let the clutch up to the friction point. Remember: look at the roadway, not down at your feet or hands! Move your right foot from the brake to the accelerator . As you press down gently on the accelerator, slowly let up the clutch pedal all the way.

How Can You Steer Your Car Forward and Through Turns? Holding the Steering Wheel Tracking and Steering Steering in a Straight Line Steering to Turn Hand-over-hand steering Push-pull steering

How Do You Steer in Reverse? With your foot on the brake, shift into Reverse gear Ease pressure off the brake slowly Look at the point where you want to go, so that you can identify and correct steering errors early.

Concentrate your visual search out the rear window, with quick, repeated glances to the front. Continue to look out the rear window as you bring the car to a stop