Module 2: Topic 1 Understanding the Highway Transportation System

1. Three components of the Highway Transportation System (HTS):a. ______ - Walking, Driving, or Ridingb. ______ - Bicycles, Cars and SUVs, Mopeds Tractor-Trailer Trucksc. _______ - From the smallest dirt road to the complex multilane expressway

2. Vehicles on these Roadways:Type of Vehicle Characteristics

Minimum following distance, stop at railroad crossings, wide right turns, lower speed limits

May be driven by someone without a driver’s license, must be at least 16 years old, cannot exceed 35 mph

May be driven two abreast in one lane, may use HOV lanes even if only carrying the driver

Signals using arms/hands, cars must give at least three feet of room when passing

3. How do you impact the highway transportation system?

Module 2: Topic 2 Maintaining Your Vehicle

1. What checks should you perform weekly on your vehicle?a. _________b. Outside _________c. Emergency Kitd. ______________________

2. Label the parts of the engine

3. Checks you should perform every one to two months on your vehicle:a. Engine _____b. _____ Fluidc. ______________d. ______________

4. Checks you should perform every 6 months on your vehicle:a. Air pressure in your ___________________b. Clean _______ connectionsc. Power steering fluidd. Coolant strengthe. Parking brakef. Body and door drain holesg. Hinges, door latches and locks

A. Battery ____ B. Engine Oil Dipstick _____ C. Engine Oil Filler Cap _____ D. Drive Belts ______ E. Engine Coolant Reservoir _____ F. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir ____ G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir _____ H. Brake Fluid Reservoir _____ I. Air Filter Assembly _____ J. Transmission Fluid Dipstick

(Automatic Transmission) ____ K. Clutch Fluid Reservoir

(Manual Transmission) ______

5. Professional ServicesHow often Factors Affecting MaintenanceChange Oil and replace filter • Number of ______ driven

• Type/quality of motor oil and oil filter• Usually every 3,000 – 5,000 miles

Replace Brake Pads and Rotors • Type & year of vehicle make/model• City vs. county roads/interstates• _______• Your __________ __________

Replace parts of the Exhaust System • Only driving short distances (<15 mi.)• Living in an area where roads are _______in

winterReplace _______ Filter • Driving in cities or stop-&-go traffic

• Driving in areas with high levels of smog• Driving in areas under heavy construction

Replace ______Filter • Recommendations vary greatly depending on vehicle year/make/model: check owner’s manual

____________ Belts • Start monitoring after ~30,000 miles• Years of wear and tear• Contamination by leaked/spilled motor oil or

coolant

6. Why is it important for you know about the maintenance of your vehicle?

Module 2: Topic 3 Approaching A Vehicle

1. Approach a vehicle in a parking lot:a. From the _______ of the vehicleb. To check for pedestrians, shopping carts, and other items _______ the vehicle

2. Approach a vehicle from the curb:a. From the _____ of the vehicleb. To check for ________ traffic

3. Steps to Entering a Vehicle:a. Approach car, key in hand and unlock doorsb. Store personal items in the ______c. Control _____ swingd. Enter Vehiclee. Place Keys on the dashboardf. Fasten ___________g. _____ Doors

1. Adjusting the Vehicle for You:a. Allow at least ______ between driver’s chest and the steering wheelb. Driver’s heel should be able to pivot smoothly between foot pedalsc. Angle of seat back should fit driver’s visual needs to help maintain vehicle control d. Place back/shoulders against the back of the seat e. Slightly bend kneesf. Rest ______heel on floorboard between brake and acceleratorg. Sit high enough so top of steering wheel is between ___________ and _______h. Use secured seat cushion if needed to raise seating heighti. Rest left foot on “__________________” (see #4)j. Tilt or adjustable steering wheels are usually standard equipment in many vehiclesk. They enable different-sized drivers to reposition the steering wheel for comfort and safety while

allowing the instrument panel to be visible at all times (see #5)

2. Dead Pedala. Located on floorboard on the ______ side of driver’s compartmentb. Helps maintain driver ________and stabilityc. Keeps left foot away from brake and accelerator pedals

3. Steering Wheel Adjustments:a. Sit with chest no closer than _____ inches from wheelb. Adjust steering wheel so airbag aims at ______ area c. Adjust so top of wheel is no higher than _____d. Place hands on steering wheel at ____and ____

7. Rear and Side View Mirrors:a. The ________ mirror provides the widest field of viewb. Adjust to see the entire rear window frame and the area ________ feet to the rearc. Adjust each _______ until you can barely see the side of your vehicle, so you maximize the view of

the lane next to your vehicle

8. Setting the Side View Mirror – BGE METHOD (B_________ – G_______ – E____________Method)a. Driver side: Place head near side window, and adjust mirror out until the _____ of the vehicle is

barely visible (15 degrees)b. Passenger side: lean slightly toward the ________ of the vehicle and adjust right side mirror until

the side of the vehicle is barely visible

9. Adjusting the Head Restraint:a. Correct position minimizes ________ and ________ injuriesb. Adjust head restraint Level with ears Not more than 4 inches from head

10. Safety belts (seatbelts) - Designed so the forces in a crash are absorbed by the strongest skeletal bones of the body: a. ___________ (pelvis) b. chest (sternum)c. __________

11. Children and Safety Seats:a. All front seat passengers ________ wear safety belts in vehiclesb. Passengers under ______ must wear a seatbelt or restraint wherever they are sitting in the vehiclec. Passengers younger than ______ are safer sitting in the rear seatd. Infants must always be secured in a _____________ rear seat restrainte. Booster seats provide the correct position for children to wear adult safety belts as they grow taller

12. Starting the vehiclea. Check the parking __________b. Place ________foot on dead pedalc. Press brake pedal with your right footd. Gearshift is in __________ or Neutral (N)e. Insert ignition key, turn to start enginef. Check dashboard instrument panel for __________ lightsg. Turn on your headlightsh. Visually identify an __________and target where you intend to move the car i. Shift into the proper gear, usually Drive or Neutralj. Release the __________ brakek. Scan for hazards between you and targetl. _________ your intentions m. When safe, Release brake pedal, and gently accelerate to target

13. Securing Tasks:a. Find a __________ parking spaceb. Park your vehicle squarely in the spacec. Set the __________ braked. Shift gear selector into Park (manual transmission Neutral or first gear)e. Turn off vehicle accessories that will continue to drain battery if power left onf. Lock the doors and take the keys

14. Steering Wheel Controla. Different vehicles will steer and handle differentlyb. Slower speeds require __________ steering wheel movementc. Faster speeds require __________ steering movementd. Steer right – vehicle turns to the __________e. Steer left – vehicle turns to the _________

15. Accelerator and Brake Pedals:a. Position the __________ of foot on the floor so the ball of foot can pivot between pedalsb. The accelerator pedal is used to maintain, increase, and/or decrease speedc. The larger pedal to the left of the accelerator, is the brake, used to _________ or __________ the

vehicle

16. Parking Brake:a. Small pedal located to the left of the driver or a hand-operated lever near the center consoleb. Used to hold vehicle in place when parkedc. Can be used as an “__________________”

17. _________ pedal (manual shift)a. Pedal located to the left of the brakeb. Depress pedal to switch gears c. Ease off clutch until friction point to smoothly engage engine

18. ____________ or Remote:a. Located on the dashboardb. Off/Accessories/On/Start

19. Cruise/Speed Control:a. Located on steering wheel, dash, or lever to the right of the wheelb. Allows vehicle to maintain constant speed and should be used only on ______pavement

20. Gear Selector Level:a. Located on steering column or center consolea. Press button on end of leverb. P=______, R=Reverse, N=Neutral, D=______ (O/D overdrive on/off switch) 2=Stronger engine

braking L=Maximum engine brakingc. Brake pedal must be __________ to place vehicle in gear or park

21. Turn Signal Lever:a. Located on left side of steering wheelb. Lift up for right turn, press down for left turnc. Lane change hold up or press down half way

22. ________ Flashers:a. Located on steering column to the right or instrumental panel

23. ______________________ and Washer Control:a. Part of turn signal lever in some vehiclesb. Opposing lever on some vehiclesc. Two controls: one for speed, one for washer fluid

24. Headlights/Running Lights/Tail Lights:a. Controlled usually by a knob or switch located on the left of the dash or a lever on the steering

columnb. Low to high beam pull toward you or push awayc. On/Off: twist lever away or toward you to proper setting

25. Horn:a. Located on the steering wheel cross bar or on the pad on the lower half of the wheel, above or

below the air bag cover, and usually marked with horn symbolb. Used as a ________ device only

26. Hood Release:a. Usually located on the left side under the instrument panelb. Pull the lever to release the hoodc. A __________ latch under the hood also needs to be releasedd. Drivers often confuse the brake release with the _______ release

27. Trunk Release (if equipped) :a. Located in glove box, driver’s door, or keyless remote entry fobb. Inside trunk of all cars manufactured after 2002 - safety release device ______ in the dark for

_________ trunk escape

28. Fuel Door Release (if equipped):a. Can be a lever on floor to the left of the driver’s seat or may be located in the glove box

29. Sun Visor:a. Angle away from face for ______ protection

30. Heater/Ventilation/Air Conditioner (HVAC):a. _________ controlb. Variable fan speedc. Air flow movementd. _________ defrostere. ______________ defroster

31. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):a. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses a __________ _______ light to alert the driver

when one or more of a vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated – a leading cause of tire failureb. A tire is considered significantly underinflated when its pressure is ______percent below the

vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire inflation pressurec. Since September 1, 2007, all new vehicles have TPMS

32. Backup Camera:a. Activates when the vehicle is shifted to ____________b. Helps drivers see the blind spot directly behind the bumper and beyond

33. Global Positioning System:a. Gives reliable location and time information anywhere on or near Earth when there is an

unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites

34. Instrument Panel Gauges and Lights:a. Location of gauges, controls, alert and warning symbols/lights varies from one vehicle to anotherb. Refer to vehicle ________ manual for accurate use and directionsc. Instrument panel is usually back-lit at nightd. Some vehicles have a “________” to regulate the intensity of the light

35. Vehicle Alert and Warning Lights

36. Identify the following Vehicle Alert/Warning Symbols Below

Symbol Meaning and Any Additional Notes