Section 2(Day 3)

Virginia Driver Responsibilities: Virginia Driver Responsibilities:

Preparing to Operate a VehiclePreparing to Operate a Vehicle

Bell Ringer

Write a half page red to red about thefollowing statement. Save these to beturned in on test day. Worth 10 Points! • What was your scariest, saddest or

funniest moment in a car? Support your story by using specific reasons and details.

Reminder

1.1. Bring paper/pen/pencil and notebookBring paper/pen/pencil and notebook

2.2. Electronics are for instructional use with permission Electronics are for instructional use with permission

3.3. Attendance is MANDATORY!! (NO SLEEPING in class)Attendance is MANDATORY!! (NO SLEEPING in class)

4.4. All notes can be found on Harrisonburg’s staff website:All notes can be found on Harrisonburg’s staff website:

http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~tbutler/http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~tbutler/

This is what you are trying to get at the end of class..This is what you are trying to get at the end of class..

……no certificate, no license!!no certificate, no license!!

Day 3 Objectives

• The students will understand the importanceThe students will understand the importance Safety, Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience DevicesCommunication, Comfort, & Convenience Devices

• The students will understand the importance of vehicular The students will understand the importance of vehicular balancebalance

• The students will explain theThe students will explain the 3 Vehicle Balance Types• The students will be able to list and explain the 4 types of

steering methods.

Related SOL: DE.2, DE.3, DE.4, DE.7, DE.15, and DE.18Related SOL: DE.2, DE.3, DE.4, DE.7, DE.15, and DE.18, , DE.3, DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, and DE.7DE.3, DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, and DE.7

Safety, Communication, Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience Comfort, & Convenience

DevicesDevices

Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience DevicesDevices

Mirrors

- Adjustment Inside and Out

- Use Blindspot and Glare Elimination method (BGE)

Safety Belts

- Keeps the driver firmly behind the steering wheel

- Should be positioned under jackets, coats etc.,snug on the hips as possible

- Make sure all passengers do the same.

Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience DevicesDevices

Head Restraints

- Protecting Against Whiplash injuries

- Adjust to a position above the ear level to avoid serious injury

Horn

- Generally operated by pressing a button located on the steering wheel cross bar.

- Used to show position

- Usually marked with the horn symbol to indicate the location.

Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience DevicesDevices

Turn Signals

- Located on left side of steering column

- The lever is moved up to indicate a right turn and moved down to indicate a left turn.

- Always check to make sure signals canceled

Door Locks

– Manual / Power / Wireless w/ panic button

- Panic button- causes the horn to blow

– Child Proof Rear

Hazard Flashers

warn other drivers of a problem

increase their awareness of the presence of your vehicle.

When operated, both front and rear turn signals flash.

Windshield Wipers and Washers

- Usually located on the turn signal lever

Headlights / Running Lights

– Running daytime lights operate headlights, but without the taillights on.

-Usually located on the steering stalk or on the dashboard

Manual / Power Windows

- Located on the driver’s left door panel.

Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience DevicesDevices

Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience Safety, Communication, Comfort, & Convenience DevicesDevices Hood Release

– Usually located on the left side of the driver’s compartment under the instrument panel.

- Another lever under actual hood itself

Trunk Release

– Usually located on the left side of the driver on the floor. It may also be located in the glove box as a button.

Heat / Defroster / Air Conditioner Controls

- Usually located in a cluster on center

instrument panel

Seat Adjustment

– Power / Manual Controls

- Usually located at the lower front or left side of driver’s seat.

Vehicle Balance Considerations

Vehicle Balance

Vehicle Balance: the distribution of the weight of the vehicle on the tires as they meet the ground

A driver uses the feeling of motion consistently to judge acceleration, deceleration, and the loss of traction

Requirements for Maintaining Vehicle Balance Precise steering movements Smooth acceleration Controlled braking Body position,

– allows the feet, legs, and hands to maintain a stable seat position

Controlling Vehicle BalanceControlling Vehicle Balance

3 Vehicle Balance Types:

– Roll: vehicle moves side to side

– Pitch: vehicle moves forward or

backward

– Yaw: vehicle moves left or right

– Best balance is at rest with no

movement or stationary

Changing Vehicle Load from Side to SideChanging Vehicle Load from Side to Side

Steering Wheel Movements

RollRoll

Changing Vehicle Load from Front to Rear

Accelerating

Changing Vehicle Load from Rear to FrontBraking

PitchPitch

Changing Vehicle Balance from Left to Right (Yaw) Traction loss to right rear

Changing Vehicle Load from Right to Left (Yaw) Traction loss to left rear

YawYaw

What is this?What is this?

DROPS

Front

LIFTS

Rear

Seating Position

Adjust the seat height so that the top of the steering wheel is in line with the top of the shoulders.

Proper distance from the steering can be determined by extending the arm straight forward and adjusting the seat until the top of the wheel is in line with the wrist joint.

Steering wheel Control

Steering Wheel

Always turn steering wheel in

direction of desired movement

whether moving forward or moving

backward.

Hand Position

Hand position should be 8

and 4 O’clock

Should be adjusted toward

your chest

The 8 and 4 position also facilitates keeping both hands on the steering wheel and reduces upper and lower back pain

4 Types of Steering

Hand to Hand Steering (Push-Pull-Feed)

• Allows minor to more involved steering while keeping both hands on the steering wheel

• Best for maintaining vehicle balance

Hand Over Hand Steering• Effective when steering movement needs to be

made quickly and in limited space.

4 Types of Steering cont…

Limited Evasive Steering– Making a quick turn to perform an evasive

maneuver which causes a quick shift of weight or center of mass to the left or right of the vehicle

One Hand Steering– Only recommended for backing

maneuvers

Class Work

Read Pages 123-125 in your driver’s education book.

Do lesson 3 review questions 1+2 Write the questions!! Save these to be

turned in with your test. Worth 10 points!!

The End!!