The Second Stuff Flashcards
1
Q
first step before starting engine
A
check or set the parking brake
2
Q
starting gear
A
park (automatic)
3
Q
before shifting to drive
A
keep foot on the brake
4
Q
release the parking brake after
A
starting engine and shifting into proper gear
5
Q
before entering traffic
A
check mirrors/blind spots
6
Q
secure vehicle
A
set parking brake, place gear in park, lock ignition switch and remove the key, secure the doors and windows
7
Q
before backing (approach)
A
check behind the car
8
Q
backing - steer in the direction
A
you want to go
9
Q
forward/backward movement
A
pitch
10
Q
side to side movement
A
roll
11
Q
left/right movement
A
yaw
12
Q
prevents locking of wheels
A
threshold braking
13
Q
locking wheels
A
longer to stop, skid, ineffective
14
Q
front ref point
A
passenger mirror
15
Q
3-6 inches from right
A
center of hood
