Section 2 (Day 3) Virginia Driver Responsibilities: Preparing to Operate a Vehicle

Bell Ringer Write a half page red to red about the following statement. Save these to be turned in on test day. Worth 10 Points! What was your scariest, saddest or funniest moment in a car? Support your story by using specific reasons and details.

Reminder 1.Bring paper/pen/pencil and notebook 2.Electronics are for instructional use with permission 3.Attendance is MANDATORY!! (NO SLEEPING in class) 4.All notes can be found on Harrisonburg’s staff website: This is what you are trying to get at the end of class.. …no certificate, no license!!

Day 3 Objectives The students will understand the importanceSafety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience DevicesThe students will understand the importance Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience Devices The students will understand the importance of vehicular balanceThe students will understand the importance of vehicular balance The students will explain theThe students will explain the 3 Vehicle Balance Types The students will be able to list and explain the 4 types of steering methods. Related SOL: DE.2, DE.3, DE.4, DE.7, DE.15, and DE.18, DE.3, DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, and DE.7

Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience Devices

 Mirrors - Adjustment Inside and Out - Use Blindspot and Glare Elimination method (BGE)  Safety Belts - Keeps the driver firmly behind the steering wheel - Should be positioned under jackets, coats etc.,snug on the hips as possible - Make sure all passengers do the same.

Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience Devices  Head Restraints - Protecting Against Whiplash injuries - Adjust to a position above the ear level to avoid serious injury  Horn - Generally operated by pressing a button located on the steering wheel cross bar. - Used to show position - Usually marked with the horn symbol to indicate the location.

Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience Devices  Turn Signals - Located on left side of steering column - The lever is moved up to indicate a right turn and moved down to indicate a left turn. - Always check to make sure signals canceled  Door Locks – Manual / Power / Wireless w/ panic button - Panic button- causes the horn to blow – Child Proof Rear  Hazard Flashers  warn other drivers of a problem  increase their awareness of the presence of your vehicle.  When operated, both front and rear turn signals flash.

 Windshield Wipers and Washers - Usually located on the turn signal lever  Headlights / Running Lights – Running daytime lights operate headlights, but without the taillights on. -Usually located on the steering stalk or on the dashboard  Manual / Power Windows - Located on the driver’s left door panel. Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience Devices

 Hood Release – Usually located on the left side of the driver’s compartment under the instrument panel. - Another lever under actual hood itself  Trunk Release – Usually located on the left side of the driver on the floor. It may also be located in the glove box as a button.  Heat / Defroster / Air Conditioner Controls - Usually located in a cluster on center instrument panel  Seat Adjustment – Power / Manual Controls - Usually located at the lower front or left side of driver’s seat.

Vehicle Balance Considerations

Vehicle Balance Vehicle Balance: the distribution of the weight of the vehicle on the tires as they meet the ground A driver uses the feeling of motion consistently to judge acceleration, deceleration, and the loss of traction

Requirements for Maintaining Vehicle Balance Precise steering movements Smooth acceleration Controlled braking Body position, –allows the feet, legs, and hands to maintain a stable seat position

Controlling Vehicle Balance  3 Vehicle Balance Types: –Roll: vehicle moves side to side –Pitch: vehicle moves forward or backward –Yaw: vehicle moves left or right –Best balance is at rest with no movement or stationary

Changing Vehicle Load from Side to Side  Steering Wheel Movements Roll

Changing Vehicle Load from Front to Rear  Accelerating Changing Vehicle Load from Rear to Front  Braking Pitch

Changing Vehicle Balance from Left to Right (Yaw)  Traction loss to right rear Changing Vehicle Load from Right to Left (Yaw)  Traction loss to left rear Yaw

What is this? DROPS Front LIFTS Rear

Seating Position Adjust the seat height so that the top of the steering wheel is in line with the top of the shoulders. Proper distance from the steering can be determined by extending the arm straight forward and adjusting the seat until the top of the wheel is in line with the wrist joint.

Steering wheel Control

Steering Wheel  Always turn steering wheel in direction of desired movement whether moving forward or moving backward.

Hand Position  Hand position should be 8 and 4 O’clock  Should be adjusted toward your chest The 8 and 4 position also facilitates keeping both hands on the steering wheel and reduces upper and lower back pain

4 Types of Steering Hand to Hand Steering (Push-Pull- Feed) Allows minor to more involved steering while keeping both hands on the steering wheel Best for maintaining vehicle balance Hand Over Hand Steering Effective when steering movement needs to be made quickly and in limited space.

4 Types of Steering cont… Limited Evasive Steering –Making a quick turn to perform an evasive maneuver which causes a quick shift of weight or center of mass to the left or right of the vehicle One Hand Steering –Only recommended for backing maneuvers

Class Work Read Pages in your driver’s education book. Do lesson 3 review questions 1+2 Write the questions!! Save these to be turned in with your test. Worth 10 points!!

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