1. Starting, Moving, and Stopping the Vehicle
Chapter 4
Starting, Moving, and Stopping the Vehicle

2. Starting the Engine Check/set parking brake as appropriate
Place foot on brake pedal
Shift lever to Park or Neutral
Set choke if not Electronic Fuel Injection
Turn ignition to ON position
Check Gauges
Adjust Heating/Ventilation/Air-Conditioning

3. Starting the Engine Set accessories, as appropriate
Turn on headlights if no Daytime Running Lights
Allow 15 to 20 seconds engine warm up

4. Entering the Roadway Press firmly on brake pedal
Shift to appropriate gear
Forward
Reverse
Signal as appropriate
With foot on brake, release parking brake
Select appropriate gap in traffic flow

5. Entering the Roadway Steer to lane Target lane position
Release pressure on brake pedal
Press accelerator gently
Steer to center of lane

6. You Steer Where You Look
Search as far ahead as possible to identify potential conflicts – objects and areas of limited visibility.

7. You Steer Where You Look
Identify objects or conditions that require a response or continuing attention. Identify an alternate path of travel and a stopping zone.

8. Steering When Space is Limited

9. Braking and Deceleration
At 60 mph, the vehicle covers about 90 feet per second.
The car will travel 90 to 135 feet before brake pressure actually is applied

10. Backing Adjust seat, steering wheel, mirrors as appropriate
Fasten and adjust restraint system
Place foot on brake pedal
Signal intended move
Shift to reverse
Release parking brake

11. Backing Re-adjust body position and hand(s) on wheel
Turning left/right
Moving straight back

12. Backing Visually target reference point
Control speed with light pressure on brake pedal
Gentle pressure on accelerator if needed

13. Backing Steer to reference point
Check movement of front of vehicle (front moves opposite direction of turn)
Brake to complete stop before looking front and shifting to Drive

14. Backing
Look where you are going

15. Exiting Traffic to Park at Curb or Road Edge
Identify space where you wish to park
Check traffic to the rear and sides
Signal direction of movement
Check side mirror/blind area
Release accelerator
Use controlled braking to reduce speed

16. Exiting Traffic to Park at Curb or Road Edge
Identify space where you wish to park
Check traffic to the rear and sides
Signal direction of movement
Check side mirror/bind area
Release accelerator
Use controlled braking to reduce speed

17. Securing the Vehicle
Apply pressure on brake pedal to stop vehicle in a legal parking
space
Set parking brake
Shift gear selector to
Park or Neutral
(Manual transmission)
Close windows if
appropriate

18. Securing the Vehicle Turn off accessories
Turn off ignition and remove key
Release safety restraints
Check mirrors and over
shoulder for safe gap in traffic
When safe, exit vehicle and
lock doors

19. Chapter Questions Review
Power brakes reduce braking effort and stopping distance.
When backing the vehicle will go in the direction in which you turn the top of steering wheel.
False
True

20. Chapter Questions Review
Upon starting the4 engine, when should you release the key?
4. You should place your foot in front of the brake pedal so you can pivot it to the accelerator pedal.
As soon as the engine starts.
True.

21. Chapter Questions Review
5. Total stopping time is made up of?
All of the above
Reaction time
Braking time
Perception time