1. Basic Vehicle Control Where are things located

2. Instrument Panel Speedometer Odometer Tachometer Fuel Gage

3. Oil, Temperature & Alternator Oil Pressure Light or Gage Temperature Light or Gage Alternator Warning Light or Gage

4. Other Warning Lights Brakes ABS Safety Belt Air Bag Turn signals Bright Lights

5. Vehicle Controls Steering Wheel - If it is adjustable, tilt the wheel so you can see the speedometer and have the air bag make contact with the chest. Selector lever/gear shift lever Ignition Parking brake

6. 24 seatbelt 25 head restraint 26 inside mirror 27 outside mirror

7. Foot Controls Gas Pedal is on the right Brake – middle Clutch -Left

8. Devices for Safety Head Restraints Inside Mirror Outside Mirrors Horn Wipers Light Switch

9. Blind Spots Even with the mirrors adjusted properly, there are areas the driver can not see with out turning his/her head.

10. Blind Spots Blind spots when backing

11. Devices for Comfort Heater Air Conditioner Seat adjustment

12. Sitting position

13. Seat Adjustment Most cars have seats that can go forward & back, up & down, and tilt the back. Always adjust before starting. Hands about 10 & 2 (9 & 3) with a slight bend in the elbow. A least 10 inches from the steering wheel. Look out the top half of the window. (To look far ahead) Slight bend in the knees with right heel on floor. (rotate foot from gas to brake) Adjust headrest.

14. Getting ready to Drive What are some outside checks you should make? Walk around & look for leaks, check tires, windows & lights clear. From the street, have keys in hand, face traffic. Lock car, adjust seat, mirrors & steering wheel and ___________ __. Buckle up.

15. Automatic Transmission “P” Park – locks the Transmission. Never shift into Park when the car is moving. “R” Reverse - for backing (Backup lights) “N” Neutral Allows the car to roll without engine power. “D” Drive for moving forward “1” & ”2” Use First & Second for going slow, hard pulling, steep hill, deep snow.

16. Starting the Car Make sure the Parking brake is on Make sure you are in Park Keep foot off gas pedal Turn on the key Check gages, lights & fuel

17. Putting the car in Motion Foot on the brake pedal. Lever in “DRIVE” Release the Parking Brake. Check Mirrors & blind spots. Pulling away from curb, use turn signal.

18. Stopping the Vehicle Check traffic in mirrors before slowing down. Let up on the gas. Tap brake & then gradually press down on the brake pedal. (Ease up just before stopping) Leave the selector lever in D if you plan on moving again.

19. Mr. Marzullo’s First Car