drivers ed

What does the speedometer indicate?

It tells you the speed in both miles per hour and kilometers.

What is the function of the tachometer?

It indicates engine revolutions per minute and alerts if engine damage may occur if it enters the red zone.

What does the odometer measure?

It indicates the total number of miles the vehicle has been driven.

Why should the fuel gauge be maintained at least half full in cold weather?

To help prevent fuel line freezing due to moisture condensing and freezing inside the tank.

What does the temperature light or gauge warn the driver about?

It warns you when the coolant in the engine is too hot.

What does the oil pressure warning light indicate?

It warns you when the oil is not circulating at the proper pressure.

What does the alternator warning light signify?

It indicates that the electrical system is in trouble and the battery is being drained.

What are the two purposes of the brake system warning light?

It reminds you to release the parking brake before moving and signals if part of the braking system is not working properly.

What is the function of the Anti Lock braking system light?

It indicates that something is wrong with the anti-lock braking system.

What does the safety belt light remind you to do?

It reminds you to fasten your seat belt.

What does the air bag warning light inform you about?

It informs you if the airbags are in proper condition.

What do the turn-signal indicators indicate?

They tell the direction in which you are turning.

What does the high beam indicator show?

It glows when the high beams are on.

What is the role of the steering wheel in a vehicle?

It controls the direction of the front wheels.

What does the selector lever do?

It is used to go forward or reverse.

What is the console in a vehicle?

It is the compartment between the seats.

1. Gear shift lever(manual transmission) - in stick shift by moving shift lever to desired position 

2. Ignition and starter switch-where the key is placed  

3. Cruise control- lets you maintain your desired speed without keeps foot on accelerator 

4. Parking brake- keeps you in place where parked, usually located on the far left, push down to set it and release it. 

5. Clutch pedal- located in stick shift vehicle , located left of the foot brake pedal 

6. Foot brake pedal- allows you to slow or stop the vehicle 

7. Accelerator pedal- allows you to increase/decrease  the speed of vehicle