1. CHAPTER 3 Basic vehicle control

2. SECTION 3.1 INSTRUMENTS, CONTROLS, AND DEVICES
SECTION OBJECTIVES
Identify each gauge and warning light on an instrument
Explain the purpose of each control used to operate the vehicle
Describe the use of the safety, communication and comfort devices.

3. IMPORTANT FACTS TO REMEMBER ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE
Instrument Panel
Vehicle Controls
Devices for safety, communication and comfort

4. SECTION 3.2 GETTING READY TO DRIVE
SELECTION OBJECTIVES
List in order the checks one makes when preparing to drive.
Describe how to enter a vehicle from the street side.
Describe the correct positioning of the seat and outside rearview and outside mirrors.

5. SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
Outside checks
Getting into the vehicle
Inside checks

6. SECTION 3.3 DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SECTION OBJCTIVES
Explain the use of each gear.
Describe the procedure for starting an automatic transmission.
List the steps for putting an automatic transmission vehicle in motion.
Tell the correct procedure to following when leaving an automatic transmission vehicle from the street side.

7. FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHILE DRIVING
Selector –lever positions
Starting the engine
Hand positions for controlled steering
Steering the vehicle
Putting the vehicle in motion
Stopping the vehicle
Securing the vehicle
Leaving the vehicle

8. SECTION 3.4 DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SECTION OBJECTIVES
List the procedures for starting a stickshift.
Tell the correct procedure for moving a stickshift vehicle in first gear.
Explain the procedure for stopping from higher gears.
Define downshifting and explain its purpose.

9. IMPORTANT TOLLS NEEDED INORDER TO OPERATE ONE VEHICLE
Selector-Lever Position
Using stickshift gears
Using the clutch
Staring the engine
Putting the vehicle in motion