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Chapter 4
Starting, Moving, and
Stopping the Vehicle
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Starting the Engine
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Check/set parking brake as appropriate
Place foot on brake pedal
Shift lever to Park or Neutral
Set choke if not Electronic Fuel Injection
Turn ignition to ON position
Check Gauges
Adjust Heating/Ventilation/Air-Conditioning
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Starting the Engine
• Set accessories, as appropriate
• Turn on headlights if no Daytime
Running Lights
• Allow 15 to 20 seconds engine
warm up
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Entering the Roadway
• Press firmly on brake pedal
• Shift to appropriate gear
– Forward
– Reverse
• Signal as appropriate
• With foot on brake, release parking
brake
• Select appropriate gap in traffic flow
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Entering the Roadway
• Steer to lane
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Target lane position
Release pressure on brake pedal
Press accelerator gently
Steer to center of lane
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You Steer Where You Look
Search as far ahead as possible to identify
potential conflicts – objects and areas of limited
visibility.
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You Steer Where You Look
Identify objects or conditions that require a
response or continuing attention. Identify an
alternate path of travel and a stopping zone.
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Steering When Space is Limited
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Braking and Deceleration
• At 60 mph, the vehicle covers about 90 feet
per second.
• The car will travel 90 to 135 feet before brake
pressure actually is applied
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Backing
• Adjust seat, steering wheel, mirrors as
appropriate
• Fasten and adjust restraint system
• Place foot on brake pedal
• Signal intended move
• Shift to reverse
• Release parking brake
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Backing
• Re-adjust body position and hand(s)
on wheel
– Turning left/right
– Moving straight back
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Backing
• Visually target reference point
• Control speed with light pressure on
brake pedal
– Gentle pressure on accelerator if needed
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Backing
• Steer to reference point
– Check movement of front of vehicle (front
moves opposite direction of turn)
• Brake to complete stop before looking
front and shifting to Drive
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Backing
• Look where you are going
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Exiting Traffic to Park at Curb or
Road Edge
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Identify space where you wish to park
Check traffic to the rear and sides
Signal direction of movement
Check side mirror/blind area
Release accelerator
Use controlled braking to reduce
speed
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Exiting Traffic to Park at Curb or
Road Edge
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Identify space where you wish to park
Check traffic to the rear and sides
Signal direction of movement
Check side mirror/bind area
Release accelerator
Use controlled braking to reduce
speed
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Securing the Vehicle
• Apply pressure on brake pedal to stop
vehicle in a legal parking
space
• Set parking brake
• Shift gear selector to
Park or Neutral
(Manual transmission)
• Close windows if
appropriate
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Securing the Vehicle
• Turn off accessories
• Turn off ignition and
remove key
• Release safety restraints
• Check mirrors and over
shoulder for safe gap in traffic
• When safe, exit vehicle and
lock doors
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Chapter Questions Review
1. Power brakes reduce braking effort
and stopping distance.
 False
2. When backing the vehicle will go in
the direction in which you turn the
top of steering wheel.
 True
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Chapter Questions Review
3. Upon starting the4 engine, when
should you release the key?
As soon as the engine starts.
4. You should place your foot in front
of the brake pedal so you can pivot
it to the accelerator pedal.
True.
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Chapter Questions Review
5. Total stopping time is made up of?
All of the above
Reaction time
Braking time
Perception time
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