Control Devices & Instruments

NV Driver Education Curriculum

Unit 3: The Driving TaskPresentation 2 of 7

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BRAINSTORM – What comes to mind when you hear the words vehicle instruments.

Be Advised

Location and description for all instruments and features are located in the

Vehicle Owner’s Manual.

Vehicle Safety Video

Click on web address to access video clips

*Suggest full screen viewing

See Rules of the Road video#2-Vehicle Safety

http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/video/lets_drive/rules/vehicle_safety/safety.htm#topVideo

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• Windshield Wipers – Adjust speed of wiper

• Cruise Control– Set cruise (speed) control

Vehicle Controls

• Horn • Turn Signal

& Head Lights – Turn left, push down– Turn right, push up

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Locations may vary.

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Vehicle Control VideosSee 60 Second Driver video

Turn Signals

http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/turn_signals.html

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Click on web address to access video clips

*Suggest full screen viewing

See 60 Second Driver videoHeadlights & Proper Use of

Headlights

http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/Headlights.html

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See 60 Second Driver videoCruise Control

http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/CruiseControl.html

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Floor Pedals

• Accelerator– Far right, speed control

• Brake– Left of accelerator, slow/stop

• Clutch– Manual shift vehicles

• Dead Pedal– Far left (or flat spot), to rest left foot

• Parking Brake– Under dash (foot pedal) or by seat (hand lever)

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Comfort Control Devices (HVAC)

Ventilation system controls interior climate• Temperature• Fan Speed • Air Conditioning

(A/C)• Defrost• Recycle Air• Air Flow

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Other Devices

• Hazard Flashers– Usually red in color

• Hood Release– Sometimes confused

with brake release

• Trunk Release– Floor lever or dash button

• Fuel Door Release– Floor lever or dash button

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Instrument Panel

• Speedometer• Techometer• Fuel Gauge• Temperature• Odometer & Trip Odometer• Oil Pressure• Turn Signal Indicator Light• High Beam Indicator Light

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Warning Lights

• ABS Alert• Airbag Alert• Alternator Charging• Brake System Alert

• Check Engine• Low Tires• Open Door Alert• Seatbelt Alert

Warning Lights VideosSee 60 Second Driver video

Seatbelts

http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/SeatBelts.html

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Click on web address to access video clips

*Suggest full screen viewing

See 60 Second Driver videoAnti-lock Brakes (ABS)

http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/antilock_brakes.html

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See 60 Second Driver videoTire Inflation

http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/TireInflation.html

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Symbols & Controls See Worksheet

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Symbols & Controls See Worksheet

Shift Indicator Positions

The shift indicator shows the gear position of an automatic transmission

– Steering column– Instrument Panel– Console (show here)

Common positions are P, R, N, D, L

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RNDL

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RNDL

*May also see:2, 1; D2, D1; or L2, L1

Park (P)

• P = PARK

• Locks the transmission• Can only remove the key

from the ignition when the lever is in PARK

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RNDL

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RNDL

Reverse (R)

• R = REVERSE

• Used for backing up• Always come to a

complete stop before shifting into REVERSE

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RNDL

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RNDL

Neutral (N)

• N = NEUTRAL

• Allows the wheels to roll without engine power

• If engine stalls while driving, must shift into NEUTRAL to restart the engine while moving

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RNDL

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RNDL

Drive (D) & Low (L)

• D = DRIVE

• For moving forward• Some with overdrive,

shown as a D with a circle or square around it.

• L = LOW*

• For moving forward, in lower gear rations

• For towing or going up and down steep hills

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RNDL

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RNDL

*May also see:2, 1; D2, D1; or L2, L1

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Video

Click on web address to access video clips

*Suggest full screen viewing

See Top 10 Reasons for Failing the Driving Test video#7-Unfamiliar with Vehicle

http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/video/lets_drive/10reasons/unfamiliar_vehicle/unfamiliar.htm#topVideo

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Did You Know?

In 1902, Henry Leland created the Cadillac Motor Car Company.

1912 Cadillac (7 models)

First cars with electric starters

After the wife of a friend was killed crank-starting her car, Leland began putting electric starters in the 1912 Cadillac models.

Final Thoughts

Final Thoughts

Test Your Knowledge

When entering a freeway you should always:

A.Slow down and proceed when it is safe

B.Stop and make sure there is no traffic approaching

C.Accelerate to the same speed as the freeway traffic and merge smoothly

D.Go as fast as you can and swing abruptly into traffic

Test Your Knowledge

This sign means:

A.Winding road ahead

B.Road ahead curves sharply right

C.Road ahead curves sharply right, then left

D.Road ahead curves sharply left, then right

Test Your Knowledge

The Implied Consent Law is:

A. Permission for someone to drive your vehicle

B. All passengers must wear their seat belts

C. You agree to a breath test when stopped andsuspected of drinking and driving

D. None of the above