Driver Readiness Tasks

T – 2.5

Topic 1 Lesson 3

Driver’s Seating Position- Adjust so driver’s heel can pivot smoothly

between foot pedals- Adjust to allow at least 10” between

driver’s chest and the steering wheel- Adjust seat back for driver’s visual needs- Head restraint – middle of the back of the

skull

Driver Readiness Tasks

T – 2.6

Topic 1 Lesson 3

• Adjust the seat, place your lower back firmly against the seat and sit up straight (if equipped with adjustable center post mountings for shoulder belt height, adjust height setting so the belt does not rub against your neck)

• The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest and rest against the body. If a crash occurs and a person has not taken the slack out of the shoulder belt, the extra forward movement of the body will increase the chance of injury.

• The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, barely touching the thighs. If a crash were to occur, the force would then be applied to the strong pelvic bones and not the abdomen, reducing the chance of serious internal injuries.

• snug the lap belt by pulling down on the buckle end as you pull up on the shoulder belt. Check frequently for snug fit.

Your number one defense to prevent severe injuries is to wear your safety belt.

Adjusting Safety Belt for Proper FitSafety belt positioned across chest and over

pelvis (strongest skeletal bones)

Safety Restraints for AdultsAir Bag in Steering Wheel

• Raise seat or adjust steering wheel to direct air bag toward chest and not at the facial area

• Adjust seat for a minimum 10-inch clearance between chest and steering wheel

• Hand position should be at 8 and 4

• Avoid 10 and 2 hand position to prevent blow hole burns to hands and arms

T – 8.22

Topic 3 Lesson 1

10 inches

Safety Restraints for Adults

No passenger under 12 years ofage should sit in the front seat

Protect driver or passengers from sustaining severe head and chest injuries

The speed of bag inflation is critical to prevent body contact with the steering wheel

Air Bags in Dash or Steering Wheel

T – 8.21

Topic 3 Lesson 1

The air bag inflates in the blink of an eye, at speeds as high as 200 miles per hour.

Safety Restraints for YouthBelt and Seat Restraint Use

T – 8.24

Topic 3 Lesson 1

Safest if seated in back center seat Infant seats/rear facing/birth to 20 lbs. Use child seats up to 40 lbs. Use booster seats up until age 8.

Infant Car Bed

Rear Facing Infant Seat

Forward Facing Child Restraints

Booster Seats

Driver Readiness TasksTopic 1 Lesson 3

- Set rear view mirror to see 200 feet to the rear.

- Set side view mirror 15 degrees out to view adjacent lane.

Mirrors

T – 2.6a

NOTE: If rear view is blocked, adjust side view mirrors to see the side of vehicle and area behind the vehicle. This mirror setting will increase your blind spot.

VIDEO LINK: http://loudounvision.net/file.php/370/Mirror_Settings.wmv

Traditional Mirror Views and Blind Spots

Notice the large blind zone areas and the overlap between the side and rear mirrors when using traditional mirror settings.

T – 2.34

Topic 5 Lesson 1

Rear view mirror ( )

Left side view mirror

Right side view mirror

Left mirror blind zone

Right mirror blind zone

Mirror Blind Spot and Glare Elimination (BGE)

BGE LEFT SIDE MIRROR VIEW

BGE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR VIEW

REAR MIRROR VIEW

Reference: Blindzone & Glare Elimination (BGE) Mirror Settings (G. Platzer, 1996)

Adjusting the side mirror setting 15 degree outward (BGE) allows you to see the lanes to the sides and does not overlap as much with the area you can already see in your rear view mirror

T – 2.35

Topic 5 Lesson 1

•Peripheral Vision Area

Peripheral Vision Area

Vehicle Control

Vehicle Direction / Speed RequirementsSteering Wheel Control

Hand position on steering wheel• Holding top or upper half of wheel (excessive steering and air bag

injury risk)• Hands located on lower half of wheel (relaxed, balanced control)

Steering techniques• Hand-to-hand steering (Push/Pull/Slide)• Hand-over-hand steering (top third of wheel)• Evasive steering (ABS wheel limitation)• One-hand steering

- To reach controls- At top when backing straight- At bottom when backing a trailer- Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=VnRaRaDEssc&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active T – 2.31

Topic 4 Lesson 2