CHAPTER 3

BASIC VEHICLE CONTROL

SECTION 3.1INSTRUMENTS, CONTROLS, AND DEVICES

SECTION OBJECTIVES1. Identify each gauge and warning

light on an instrument2. Explain the purpose of each control

used to operate the vehicle3. Describe the use of the safety,

communication and comfort devices.

IMPORTANT FACTS TO REMEMBER ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE

Instrument Panel Vehicle Controls

Devices for safety, communication and comfort

SECTION 3.2GETTING READY TO DRIVE

SELECTION OBJECTIVES1. List in order the checks one makes

when preparing to drive.2. Describe how to enter a vehicle

from the street side.3. Describe the correct positioning of

the seat and outside rearview and outside mirrors.

Outside checks Getting into the vehicle Inside checks

SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

SECTION 3.3DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SECTION OBJCTIVES1. Explain the use of each gear.2. Describe the procedure for starting an

automatic transmission.3. List the steps for putting an automatic

transmission vehicle in motion.4. Tell the correct procedure to following

when leaving an automatic transmission vehicle from the street side.

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

SECTION 3.4DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SECTION OBJECTIVES1. List the procedures for starting a

stickshift.2. Tell the correct procedure for

moving a stickshift vehicle in first gear.

3. Explain the procedure for stopping from higher gears.

4. Define downshifting and explain its purpose.

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