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Getting Ready to Drive
NV Driver Education Curriculum
Unit 3: The Driving TaskPresentation 1 of 7
Before we begin...Let’s Talk About It
Take 60 seconds to discuss:
BRAINSTORM – What comes to mind when you hear the words getting ready to drive?
Share your thoughts with a partner.
Share your thoughts with a partner.
Pre-Drive Tasks
• Check around the outside of the vehicle– Broken glass (windows, lights)– Body damage– Condition of tires– Fluid leaks– Direction of front tires (turned?)– Debris on the ground
• Check for small children or pets
Pre-Driving VideoSee 60 Second Driver video
Safe Practices Before Start-Up
http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/SafeStartPractices.html
(0:60)
See Car & Driver videoPre-Drive Checklist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkogDHxEI8Q&feature=channel
(2:24)
See ADTSEA videoPre-entry Checks
http://www.adtsea.org/videos/Watch.aspx?VideoID=3d2466da-818d-4acd-b776-355a37cdfc55
(0:40) NO sound
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Approaching from a Curb
• When parked at the curb– Approach from the front
of the car– Increase awareness of
oncoming traffic– Approach with key in hand
• Store valuable in trunk– Reduce risk of items
sliding in car and distracting driver
Approaching in a Parking Lot
• When parked in a parking lot– Approach from the rear
of the car– Increase awareness of
people and objects nearby– Approach with key in hand
• Store valuable in trunk– Reduce risk of items
sliding in car and distracting driver
Entering Your Vehicle
• Check traffic flow of approaching vehicles• Unlock doors• Enter as quickly as possible (to avoid conflicts) • Check door swing• Check passengers for safe entry• Lock doors• Place key in the ignition
(do not start vehicle)
See 60 Second Driver videoDriver Position
http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/driver_position.html
(0:60)
See Car & Driver videoProper Driving Position
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84wqdvxIPw0&NR=1&feature=fvwp
(2:37)
Driving Position Video
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Seating Position
• Adjust the seat for comfort and control.
• Sit with your back firmly against the seat.
• Chin should be no lower than top of steering wheel.
• Body at least 10 inches away from hub of steering wheel.
Head Restraints
Designed to reduce whiplash injuries in a collision • Top of restraint at least as high as your eyes
and as close as is comfortable to back of head
Whiplash
Common in rear-end crashes
Head Rest Video
See 60 Second Driver videoHead Restraints
http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/HeadRestraints.html
(0:60)
See My Ride videoSeat and Head Rest Testing Explained
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiaHHnP94-4
(1:59) @ myRide.comOriginally from: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
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Foot Pedals
• Place right heel on floor in front of brake pedal
• Pivot the foot to access the accelerator and brake – Accelerator Pedal
• speed/momentum
– Brake Pedal
• slow/stop
Knees should be slightly bent
A
BB A
Other Foot Pedals
• Clutch Pedal– Used in manual shift vehicles
– Locate friction point for smooth operation
• Dead Pedal– Located left of floorboard, may be just a flat spot
– For balance and stability for left foot and leg
• Parking Brake (foot pedal or hand lever) – Emphasis on “parking” brake, rather than “emergency” brake
1
2
1
2
B
A
Steering Wheel
• Seating at least 10 inches from wheel
• Adjustment lever(s)• Able to place wrist on top of
wheel (safe distance from air bag)
• Place hands at 9 and 3 o’clock (air bag will deploy at 10, 2, and 6)
• Elbows slightly bent
Mirrors
• Inside Rearview Mirror– Position to show maximum
view through rear window
• Outside Side Mirrors– Adjust both left and right sides– Traditional setting or BGE setting
Setting Mirrors Video
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See Advance Auto Parts videoAdjusting Mirrors
http://www.advanceyourknowledge.com/videos/mirrors.html
TRADITIONAL setting
(1:57)
See 60 Second Driver videoBlind Spots
http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/BlindSpots.html
(0:60)
See Daytime TV ShowMirror Adjustment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwzUE6PHk4U
BLIND-GLARE ELIMINATION (BGE) setting
(1:57)
Mirror SettingsTraditional
SettingBlind-Glare
Elimination (BGE)
Should Check Needed Smaller blind spots
Traditional Mirror Setting
• Adjust side mirrors so they show slightest amount of the side of the vehicle
• See complete rear view window within 200 feet• Move head to expose blind spots
Traditional side view mirror settings shows same view as rear view mirror
TRADITIONAL SETTING
LEFT BLIND SPOT
TRADITIONAL SETTING
RIGHT BLIND SPOT
Cones outline the blind Cones outline the blind areas caused by traditional areas caused by traditional mirror settingsmirror settings
LEFT SIDE VIEW
RIGHT SIDE VIEWREAR MIRROR VIEW
BGE Mirror Setting
• Blindspot and Glare Elimination (BGE) developed in 1996
• No need to move head to look in blind spots• Adjust 15 degrees to the outside of car
– Place head on driver side window, adjust mirror such that you barely see side of car
– Move head to center of car, adjust passenger’s side mirror so that you can barely see side of car
The BGE enhanced side mirror settings (15 degrees to outside) eliminates right and left side mirror blind areas
Reference: Blindzone & Glare Elimination (BGE) Mirror Settings (G. Platzer, Reference: Blindzone & Glare Elimination (BGE) Mirror Settings (G. Platzer, 1996)1996)
ENHANCED RIGHT SIDE MIRROR VIEW
ENHANCED LEFT SIDE MIRROR VIEW
REAR MIRROR VIEW
Safety Belts
• Adjust for best protection– Lap belt across boney
pelvic area– Shoulder belt over
collarbone and rib cage
• Adjust should belt anchors on pillar
• Tension relieving device adjustments
• Check passengers
Best protection against injury in a collision.
Seatbelt PSA Video
See Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Crash Affects without Seatbelt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi5-iVb1YKA
(1:01)Shopping, front passenger no belt, short distance crash - affects
See Public Service Announcement (PSA) Rear Passenger Kills
without Seatbelt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Qhmdk4VNs
(1:12)Teen rear passenger kills others
See Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Award Winning (with & without) Seatbelts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFlsJcZjwzc
(0:45)Heaven can Wait
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Safe Driving Tip
Throw and Run
If you are confronted by a carjacker, throw the keys in one direction while running in the opposite direction. If you have a key fob, push the panic button before throwing the keys.
The carjacker is after your car, not after you.
Final Thoughts
Final Thoughts
Test Your Knowledge
Before getting out of a parked car on the traffic side of the street, you should:
A.Give a hand and arm signal for slow-down
B.Check traffic coming from behind before opening the door
C.Open your door so the other vehicles will stop and let you out
D.Lock and secure the vehicle
Test Your Knowledge
This sign means:
A.Hill ahead
B.No trucks allowed
C.No passing zone for trucks
D.Trucks must yield to other vehicles
Test Your Knowledge
When sharing the road with a tractor-trailer or bus you need to:
A.Understand it takes more time and space for them to slow down and stop
B.Remember that these vehicles have larger blind spots than autos
C.Signal for turns and lane changes well in advance
D.All of the above