Module 2: Topic 1
Understanding the Highway Transportation System
1. Three components of the Highway Transportation System (HTS):
a. ______- Walking, Driving, or Riding
b. ______- Bicycles, Cars and SUVs, Mopeds Tractor-Trailer Trucks
c. ______- From the smallest dirt road to the complex multilane expressway
2. Vehicles on these Roadways:
Type of Vehicle / CharacteristicsMinimum 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 Kit
d. ______
2. Label the parts of the engine
3. Checks you should perform every one to two months on your vehicle:
a. Engine _____
b. _____ Fluid
c. ______
d. ______
4. Checks you should perform every 6 months on your vehicle:
a. Air pressure in your ______
b. Clean ______connections
c. Power steering fluid
d. Coolant strength
e. Parking brake
f. Body and door drain holes
g. Hinges, door latches and locks
5. Professional Services
How 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 winter
Replace ______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 vehicle
b. To check for pedestrians, shopping carts, and other items ______the vehicle
2. Approach a vehicle from the curb:
a. From the _____ of the vehicle
b. To check for ______traffic
3. Steps to Entering a Vehicle:
a. Approach car, key in hand and unlock doors
b. Store personal items in the ______
c. Control _____ swing
d. Enter Vehicle
e. Place Keys on the dashboard
f. Fasten ______
g. _____ Doors
4. Adjusting the Vehicle for You:
a. Allow at least ______between driver’s chest and the steering wheel
b. Driver’s heel should be able to pivot smoothly between foot pedals
c. 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 knees
f. Rest ______heel on floorboard between brake and accelerator
g. Sit high enough so top of steering wheel is between ______and ______
h. Use secured seat cushion if needed to raise seating height
i. Rest left foot on “______” (see #4)
j. Tilt or adjustable steering wheels are usually standard equipment in many vehicles
k. 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)
5. Dead Pedal
a. Located on floorboard on the ______side of driver’s compartment
b. Helps maintain driver ______and stability
c. Keeps left foot away from brake and accelerator pedals
6. Steering Wheel Adjustments:
a. Sit with chest no closer than _____ inches from wheel
b. 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 view
b. Adjust to see the entire rear window frame and the area ______feet to the rear
c. 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 ______injuries
b. 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 vehicles
b. Passengers under ______must wear a seatbelt or restraint wherever they are sitting in the vehicle
c. Passengers younger than ______are safer sitting in the rear seat
d. Infants must always be secured in a ______rear seat restraint
e. Booster seats provide the correct position for children to wear adult safety belts as they grow taller
12. Starting the vehicle
a. Check the parking ______
b. Place ______foot on dead pedal
c. Press brake pedal with your right foot
d. Gearshift is in ______or Neutral (N)
e. Insert ignition key, turn to start engine
f. Check dashboard instrument panel for ______lights
g. Turn on your headlights
h. Visually identify an ______and target where you intend to move the car
i. Shift into the proper gear, usually Drive or Neutral
j. Release the ______brake
k. Scan for hazards between you and target
l. ______your intentions
m. When safe, Release brake pedal, and gently accelerate to target
13. Securing Tasks:
a. Find a ______parking space
b. Park your vehicle squarely in the space
c. Set the ______brake
d. 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 on
f. Lock the doors and take the keys
14. Steering Wheel Control
a. Different vehicles will steer and handle differently
b. Slower speeds require ______steering wheel movement
c. Faster speeds require ______steering movement
d. 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 pedals
b. The accelerator pedal is used to maintain, increase, and/or decrease speed
c. 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 console
b. Used to hold vehicle in place when parked
c. Can be used as an “______”
17. ______pedal (manual shift)
a. Pedal located to the left of the brake
b. Depress pedal to switch gears
c. Ease off clutch until friction point to smoothly engage engine
18. ______or Remote:
a. Located on the dashboard
b. Off/Accessories/On/Start
19. Cruise/Speed Control:
a. Located on steering wheel, dash, or lever to the right of the wheel
b. Allows vehicle to maintain constant speed and should be used only on ______pavement
20. Gear Selector Level:
a. Located on steering column or center console
a. Press button on end of lever
b. P=______, R=Reverse, N=Neutral, D=______(O/D overdrive on/off switch) 2=Stronger engine braking L=Maximum engine braking
c. Brake pedal must be ______to place vehicle in gear or park
21. Turn Signal Lever:
a. Located on left side of steering wheel
b. Lift up for right turn, press down for left turn
c. 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 vehicles
b. Opposing lever on some vehicles
c. 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 column
b. Low to high beam pull toward you or push away
c. 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 symbol
b. Used as a ______device only
26. Hood Release:
a. Usually located on the left side under the instrument panel
b. Pull the lever to release the hood
c. A ______latch under the hood also needs to be released
d. 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 fob
b. 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. ______control
b. Variable fan speed
c. Air flow movement
d. ______defroster
e. ______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 failure
b. A tire is considered significantly underinflated when its pressure is ______percent below the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire inflation pressure
c. 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 another
b. Refer to vehicle ______manual for accurate use and directions
c. Instrument panel is usually back-lit at night
d. 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