1. Checking Your Vehicle Before Driving Chapter 4 Lesson 4 Page 84

2. Do Now What checks should you make before entering your vehicle? What checks should you make after entering your vehicle?

3. What should you check before entering your vehicle? Surrounding area: Look for children Look for animals Objects Under the vehicle for leaks / fresh stains

4. What should you check before entering your vehicle? Wheels: Underinflated tires, excessive wear or tire damage Note which way your front wheels are turned

5. What should you check before entering your vehicle? Car Body: Check for damaged or missing parts All lights and windows are clean In winter scrape snow and ice

6. What should you check before entering your vehicle? Under the hood: Check engine oil, radiator coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and windshield-washer fluid Battery connections

7. Getting into the Vehicle Load packages and passengers from the curbside Look carefully for approaching traffic before stepping into the roadway, have your keys in hand before you start Walk around the front of the car, facing oncoming traffic Wait for a break in traffic, make your move

8. What should you check after getting into the vehicle? Close and lock doors Adjust the seat so you can see and reach the pedals and other controls Adjust the head restraint Adjust the rearview mirror Adjust the left and right side view mirrors No objects in your way within the vehicle Know your vehicle Fasten your safety belt and all passengers

9. Lesson 4 Review What should you check before getting into your vehicle? What should you check once you are inside the vehicle? Why is it important to check the surrounding area before entering your vehicle?