1. Basic Control Tasks Start, Steer, Target, and Stop
NV Driver Education Curriculum
Unit 2: The Driving Task
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2. Preparing to Starting the Vehicle
Check/set parking brake
Shift lever in P = PARK (or N = NUETRAL)
Right foot on brake pedal (heel on floor)
Left foot on “dead pedal” P R N D L
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3. Ignition Switch Accessory: On: Off / Lock: Start:
Can be used to run accessories (lights, radio, ect.) without running engine
On:
Position of key when engine is running
Off / Lock:
Position of key when engine is off. Steering wheel and shift lever are locked into position
Start:
Position of key to start engine, release when engine starts
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4. Starting the Vehicle Key in ignition, turn to start
Release the key as soon as the engine starts to avoid damage to the starter
Check the gauges, warning lights, and fuel supply
Turn on headlights (some automatic)
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5. Hand Position for Steering
Image steering wheel as a clock
Place hands at 9 and 3 o’clock or 8 and 4
Avoid injury if air bag deploys
Keep knuckles and thumbs on the outside of the rim
Reduce injury in collision
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6. Hand Position Video Click on web address to access video clips
See 60 Second Driver video
Hand Position on Steering Wheel
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7. Hand-to-Hand Steering
Also called the push-pull (slide) method
Hands move in an up and down motion (on sides of wheel) sliding along the wheel
Hands do not cross, body stays balanced
Left Hand:
Pushes Up (right turn)
Right Hand:
Pulls Down (right turn)
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Have student simulate the motion, turning a book (steering wheel) in front of them.

8. Hand-to-Hand Video Click on web address to access video clips
See ADTSEA video
Steering
(Hand-to-Hand,
then Hand-over-hand)
(0:42)
NO sound
See LearnerdriverTV video
(UK) Steering Method
(0:32)
See DriverEdGuru video
Hand-to-Hand Steering Method
(0:15)
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9. Hand-over-Hand Method
Hand-over-hand steering is best used when needing to make tight turns or to make quick steering actions to correct a skid. Provides maximum movement of the steering wheel in a short period of time.
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10. Hand-over-Hand Video Click on web address to access video clips
See DriverEdGuru video
Hand-over-hand Steering Method
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11. Hand-over-Hand Steering
Best with speeds below 15 mph (i.e. U-turn)
Hands cross at top of steering wheel
One hand releases wheel
Maximum movement in short period of time
Left Hand:
Pulls down, then reaches up beyond 12 o’clock and continues to pull down
(left turn)
Right Hand:
Pushes up, beyond 12 o’clock (left turn)
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Have student simulate the motion, turning a book (steering wheel) in front of them.

12. Preparing to Move from Stopped Position
Side Head Check
Blind Spot
Check
Side Mirror Check
Front Window Check
Rearview Mirror Check
Foot firmly on brake (heel on floor)
Shift into proper gear R = REVERSE D = DRIVE
= OVERDRIVE
Check traffic (forward, rear, & sides)
Signal D
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13. Putting the Vehicle in Motion
Side Head Check
Blind Spot Check
Side Mirror Check
Front Window Check
Rearview Mirror Check
Release parking brake
Check traffic again (forward, rear, & sides)
Select gap in traffic flow
Move to open lane
use progressive acceleration
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14. Entering Traffic When ready take foot off brake
Press accelerator smoothly
Steer into intended path of travel
Cancel turn signal
Accelerate to speed of traffic flow
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15. Acceleration Techniques
Progressive Acceleration (gradually gain speed)
Squeeze accelerator gradually and progressively to pickup speed
Thrust Acceleration (maximum speed increase without losing traction)
Firmly push accelerator to quickly pick up speed
REMEMBER:
Keep heel on floor
Pivot foot over the accelerator
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16. Targeting Targets help you steer
A target is a fixed object far out in the distance in the center of the path of travel
A target serves as an aiming point
Targeting helps you plan ahead
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17. Targeting is a Visual Function
Targeting requires focused vision
Maintain an open line of sight
From target to front of vehicle
Use fringe vision (central vision)
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18. Reference vehicle to roadway position
Using References
Reference vehicle to roadway position
Placement within lane
Placement to front and rear
Placement to the side
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19. Targeting Video Click on web address to access video clips
See 60 Second Driver video
Planning Ahead
(0:60)
See Ford Motor Company’s Driving Skills for Life video
Look Ahead
(0:40)
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20. Brake Control
Braking Point - Point at which the brakes begin to work and slow vehicle
Constant Braking Pressure - Apply constant “squeezing” pressure to pedal
Normal Smooth Stop – Smooth stop, releasing brake pressure one or two seconds before vehicle comes to complete stop
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21. Braking Techniques Release the Accelerator (slows the vehicle)
Controlled Braking (smooth, steady braking)
Apply smooth, steady, squeezing pressure to brake pedal
Ease off brake few seconds before stopping for a smooth stop
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22. Other Braking Techniques
Threshold Braking (maximum brake pressure without lockup)
Apply steady, maximum pressure without lockup
Release brake pressure slowly for smooth stop
Trail Braking (used when turning to maintain balance and steering)
When entering curve or turn, use controlled braking prior to steering movement
As enter turn, ease off brake and maintain slight braking pressure until halfway through, then accelerate out of turn.
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23. Crash Reduction Tip
Nearly 30% of all reported collisions are rear-end crashes. To reduce your chance of being struck from behind, tap the brake pedal (several times) before actually slowing your vehicle to alert any following driver of your intentions.
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24. Stopping Video Click on web address to access video clips
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Mandatory Stops
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See 60 Second Driver video
Safe Stopping
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See 60 Second Driver video
Stop Faster in Neutral
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25. Did You Know? Francis W. Davis invented power steering in 1925.
It was first used successfully in World War II military vehicles.
Chrysler was the first car manufacturer to introduce power steering on a popular vehicle in 1951.
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