Purpose

To convey to the student precise and detailed information on how to operate the various controls to ensure smooth, precise control of the vehicle.

Duration: 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

Performance Objectives

Actively participate in discussions and group work (PSVS).

Knowledge Objectives

Know how to properly adjust or use:

• the seat (including head restraint),
• the steering wheel,
• the footbrake and park brake,
• the accelerator,
• neutral/clutch,
• the gears,
• the left foot brace, and
• all of the other controls.

  Know how to read the instruments, know what they mean, and what you should do with the information obtained from them.

Teaching Points

1. You cannot drive a vehicle well if you are not seated properly.
2. Proper use of the controls will give you great precision with your driving.
3. Good drivers are `really good' at vehicle control.

Content

1. Seat and head restraint adjustment - see Driver's Handbook.
2. Steering - "10 and 2" "9 and 3" and "hand- over-hand" - see Driver's Handbook.
3. Braking - see Driver's Handbook.
4. Accelerator use - see Driver's Handbook.
5. Use of neutral/clutch - see Driver's Handbook.
6. Use of gears - see Driver's Handbook.
7. Left foot brace - see Driver's Handbook.
8. Location and use of other controls - answer from your experience.
9. Location and use of instruments - answer from your experience and owner's manual.

Assignments

1. Go to the vehicle you are going to drive. With the vehicle running but stationary, manipulate all of the controls except the accelerator and the steering wheel. Be able to report back to class precisely where the controls are on your vehicle and how they work. Report the location and meaning of the instruments and warning lights.

Instructional Approaches

• Solicit information from the class and fill in the gaps. Use inquiry or questioning.
• Demonstrate, using diagrams, slides or overhead transparencies.

Support Requirements

Materials

• Diagrams, slides, transparencies, video

Equipment

• Slide projector, overhead projector, VCR