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Essential Vehicle Control and Operation Guide

Learn about instruments, controls, and safety devices of a vehicle. Understand how to prepare for driving, operate automatic and manual transmissions, and ensure safe driving practices.

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Essential Vehicle Control and Operation Guide

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  1. CHAPTER 3 Basic vehicle control

  2. SECTION 3.1INSTRUMENTS, 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 3.2GETTING 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 3.3DRIVING 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 3.4DRIVING 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

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