What all Teens Need to Know About Cars

Source: http://www.dmv.org/ca-california/learners-permit-checklist.php License Requirements Must be 15 ½ years old Complete an online or classroom Driver's Ed course and be enrolled in a driver's training (aka behind-the-wheel training) program OR be enrolled in an integrated Driver's Ed/driver's training (behind-the-wheel training) program * Take a written test Source: http://www.dmv.org/ca-california/learners-permit-checklist.php

Teen Driver Statistics The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16-19-year-olds than among any other age group. In fact, per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are nearly three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be in a fatal crash. Source: http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/teen_drivers/teendrivers_factsheet.html

Seat Belts Of the teens (aged 13-20) who died in passenger vehicle crashes in 2013 approximately 56% were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Research shows that seat belts reduce serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about half. Source: http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/teen_drivers/teendrivers_factsheet.html

How to Check Your Oil Running Time: 2:07 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uePUThh2vhk

How to Change a Tire Running Time: 5:34 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joBmbh0AGSQ

Tightening and Loosening Screws & Nuts   “Right Tight, Left Loose” Right Tight Left Loose

Jumpstarting a Car Pull cars close to one another without touching. Turn “live” car off. For automatic car(s), put in park. For manual transmissions, put car(s) in neutral.

Jumpstarting a Car Set the parking brake on both cars. Set jumper cables on the ground making sure clamps do not touch

Jumpstarting a Car Step #1 – “Red on Dead” Attach the red clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal on the dead battery. For a solid connection, you may have to wiggle the clamp a bit. +

Jumpstarting a Car Step #2 – Attach the red clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal on the donor (live) battery. +

Jumpstarting a Car Step #3 – Attach the black clamp to the negative (-) battery terminal on the donor (live) battery. +

Jumpstarting a Car Step #4 – Attach the black clamp to bare metal on the dead car’s frame. +

Jumpstarting a Car Step #5 – Start up the donor car. Let the car run for 1-2 minutes while it charges the dead car’s battery. +

Jumpstarting a Car Step #6 – Start up the dead car. +

Jumpstarting a Car Step #7 – Remove the cables in reverse order. Steps 4-3-2-1. +

Jumpstarting a Car Running Time: 7:34 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI1o2hNy2hE

Preparing a Car Emergency Kit Flashlight Safety Flares or Reflective Triangle First Aid Kit Basic Tool Kit Fire Extinguisher Tire Pump “Fix-a-flat” Food Water Jumper Cables Blanket Car Jack & Tire Iron

Red Asphalt V Running Time: 15:08 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im1kq3AdyeU

On Your Own If there is time left in the class period, go to the next slide to play a game.

Driving Question Game (Time Permitting) Press the Question Spin Button Divide the class into two teams. Choose a score keeper. Click on the QUESTION button. Teams take turns answering the driving questions. Minimize the question screen between questions. If the answer is correct, press the SPIN BUTTON to determine the number of points to award. Click on the QUESTION continue the game. Press the Question for your points Spin Button for your points