1. 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?

2. Chapter 3 Driver Responsibility and Basic Vehicle Control
“Seatbelts don’t save lives, the people who use them do.”
-Unknown-

3. Seat Belt Law
Requires all front seat occupants of passenger vehicles to wear a seat belt
The driver is responsible for all passengers under 18
Front 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

4. Seat belt safety
Seat belts can improve your chances of surviving a crash by 60 percent.

5. Keep passengers from being thrown from car
Ways seatbelts help
Keep passengers from being thrown from car

6. Ways seatbelts help
Prevent passengers from hitting dash or windshield

7. Ways seatbelts help
Keep passengers and driver from sliding on the seat

8. Tips for seat belt use Buckle up with lap/shoulder belt on every trip
Lap belt and seat belt position
Adjusting/Releasing
Wear in Back
One person in belt

9. Car Seats
Traffic accidents are a leading killer of children.

10. Types of car seats Infant Seat Convertible 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Air Bags Are designed to supplement seat belts
When combined with seatbelts, save many lives but can seriously injure or kill children in the front seat
Children safest in backseat
Children 12 or younger always ride in back seat

14. Instrument Panel
Speedometer – This tells you that speed that you are traveling in both miles per hour and kilometers per hour
Tachometer – This indicates the engine revolutions per minute. Engine damage can occur if needle enters the red
Odometer – 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

15. Instrument Panel
Fuel Gauge – Shows the amount of fuel in the tank, if tank gets below ¼ full you run the risk of running out
Temperature Gauge/Light – warns you when the coolant in the engine is too hot
Oil Pressure Gauge/Light – warns you when the oil is not circulating at the proper pressure
Alternator Warning Light/Gauge – warns that the battery is not being charged and is using stored electricity

16. Instrument Panel
Brake System Warning Light – reminds you to release the parking brake and warns is the braking system is not working properly
Antilock Braking System Light – tells you the ABS is working properly
Safety Belt Light – This reminds you to fasten your safety belt before moving
Air Bag Warning Light – tells you if the airbags are working properly

17. Instrument Panel
Turn-Signal Indicators – These tell you the direction that you have signaled to turn
High-Beam Indicator – this is a light that glows when the high-beam headlights are on

19. 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 comfort
Selector Lever – in a automatic transmission vehicle, this is moved to choose forward or reverse gears
This is located on the steering column or on the center console

20. Vehicle Controls
Ignition and Starter Switch – the engine is started by putting the key in the ignition and turning the key to the start position
Cruise Control – is a device that lets you maintain your desired speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator

22. 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 console
Clutch Pedal – in a stickshift, pushing this down allows to to shift gears. Located to the left of the brake pedal
Foot-Brake-Pedal – pushing this slows or stops the vehicle
Accelerator Pedal – this is located to the right of the brake pedal. Pushing this will increase the speed of the vehicle.

23. Devices for Safety
Safety Belts – always wear belt when the vehicle is in motion
Head Restraints – padded device on the back of from seats to prevent whiplash injuries
Horn – normally located on the steering wheel.

24. Car Condition
Always check a vehicle’s condition before driving it.

25. Backup Lights
Should light when driving in reverse
Make sure they work

26. Brakes Should be smooth/stop car quickly Unusual sounds Test
Conventional
Antilock

27. Brake Lights Help prevent accidents Replace broken bulbs
Replace broken covers

28. Head lights
Help prevent accidents
Replace broken bulbs

29. The horn
Don’t over use
Tap when coming out of blind area

30. Steering
Should be easy
No vibrations/shimmy
No play

31. Taillights Prevent accidents Signal other drivers
Kept in working order

32. Tires No bumps, cuts or bad tread No thumping Check pressure
Check tread

33. Turn signals
Clicking sound
Flashing
Repair
Hand signals

34. Windshield
No chips/cracks
Clean
Wipers work
No tint

35. Snow/Ice
State law requires a motorist to remove snow or ice from a vehicle before driving it.

36. Check around car Look behind and in front of car checking for
Children playing
Animals
Bottles
Etc…

37. Getting Ready to Drive
Outside Checks – walk around vehicle and look for
Oil marks
Tires are inflated
Wheels are pointed straight
Windshield, headlights, and taillights are clear

38. Starting a Parked Car Check windows Adjust seat Adjust mirrors
Seatbelt
Car in park
Doors locked

39. Check windows
Make sure windows are clean and there is nothing blocking you lines of sight

40. Adjust Seat Adjust seat so all pedals and controls are easily reached
A motorist is properly positioned when he/she can see clearly and can glance to the rear
More than 95% of the info a motorist needs is visual

41. Seatbelt
Fasten seatbelt and shoulder harness, adjusting them for firmness and comfort

42. Car in Park
Make sure car is in park or neutral gear and parking brake is set

43. Lock the doors
Lock Doors to protect yourself and passengers

44. Posture
                                                                 
When seated properly you should be able to see clearly and glance to the rear
Mirrors
Twist of neck

45. Eye glasses Adjust eyeglasses
More than 95% of info a motorist needs is visual

46. Blind Spots
Areas where a motorist cannot see behind his/her vehicle through the mirror
Inside and outside mirrors should be adjusted to reduce blind spots

47. 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

48. Mirror safety Make sure the path is clear by turning and looking back.
Don’t depend on your rearview mirrors.

49. 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

50. Steering Hand Position For normal driving Both hands on wheel
Hold steady
9 and 3
Firm grip

51. Hand over Hand steering
Allows driver to make adjustments while keeping both hands on the wheel
Push wheel up from 9 or 3 position then the opposite hand crosses over to the 9 or 3 position

52. Hand over Hand steering
To straighten out do the reverse or allow wheel to slip through your fingers
Is well suited for precision maneuvers, steering through curves, intersection entry and exit and skid recovery

53. Putting the Vehicle in Motion
Press firmly on the brake
Shift the vehicle into drive
Turn on left turn signal
Check for traffic in the rearview mirrors
Look over left shoulder for traffic
When the roadway is clear, release the brake and gently press on the accelerator moving away from the side of the road
Cancel your signal
Reach your desired speed and let up on the accelerator

54. Speed control Start slowly Keep steady speed Decrease speed slowly
Press brake pedal slowly
Quick glance to check speed

55. Stopping the Vehicle Check traffic in mirrors Let off the accelerator
Gently press on the brake pedal
Gradually press on brake until vehicle is stopped. Ease up just before stopping
Keep foot on brake if vehicle is still in drive

56. Stopping distance
What are some factors that affect stopping distance?

57. Stopping Distances Factors Reaction time Weather/road conditions
Vehicle weight
Brake conditions
Condition and type of tires
Roadway conditions
Speed

58. Stopping distance
Look on page 48 of driver manual to follow the chart.

59. Proper Braking Know your type of brakes Apply gentle pressure to brake
Do not pump abs brakes
Use right foot for gas/brake left for clutch

60. Driver Signals
Always give proper signal when changing directions or lanes, or stopping or slowing down.
Signal at least 100 before turning

61. Driving in Reverse Check path
Steering wheel to right moves car to right
Steering wheel to left moves car to left
Examples…

62. Driving Straight in Reverse
Head and body should be turned to right
Right hand and arm over back of passengers seat
Left hand on top of wheel
Always drive slowly in reverse

63. 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

64. Turning If you miss your turn just make the next one Before 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

65. 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

66. •       Step 2
–    Signal right
–    Back slowly while turning the wheel to the right
Stop several inches from the right curb

67. •       Step 3
–    Move forward
–    Signal left while turning the wheel left
Straighten wheels

68. Parking Downhill wheels towards curb Uphill away from curb
Always set brake and put car in park

69. Angle Parking Watch for traffic Signal and slow down
Rear of vehicle must clear parked vehicles
Steer sharply into space then straighten the wheels
Shift to park apply parking break

70. Leaving an Angled parking space
Check around car
Back up slowly check traffic
Tap horn
Check traffic again
Front will swing opposite of turn
Back out turning until left front wheel passes rear bumper of vehicle on left
Straighten wheels

71. Parallel Parking Common on city streets Turn wheels right
Straighten wheels
Turn wheels left
Straighten wheels center car
6 inches from curb

72. 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.