Presentation on theme: "Driver Education 2014. Objectives/SOL DE.2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of basic vehicle operating procedures. Key concepts/skills include."— Presentation transcript:
Objectives/SOL DE.2 The student
Presentation on theme: "Driver Education 2014. Objectives/SOL DE.2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of basic vehicle operating procedures. Key concepts/skills include."— Presentation transcript:
Objectives/SOL DE.2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of basic vehicle operating procedures. Key concepts/skills include c) vehicle information, warning, and control devices; DE.18 The student will analyze how preventive maintenance reduces the possibility of vehicle failures and recognize the warning signs that indicate the need for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Key concepts/skills include a) vehicle warning devices; b) lights and signals; c) steering and suspension systems; d) tires and braking systems; e) cooling system and belts; f) fuel and ignition electronics.
How do you pop the hood of a car? Open the Hood Open the Hood By releasing the latch in the footwell of the driver’s that is labeled with this image
Can you use water as windshield washer fluid? When and why? Yes, in the summer or if you run out of washer fluid. NOT in the winter because it will freeze and crack the washer fluid tube.
How do you check the oil levels in your car? Open hood Pull out oil dipstick Wipe it clean with a clean towel Return it to its original position Pull it back out and locate how much of the dipstick that the oil covers Checking Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil
How do you know how many cylinders your engine is? By the number of spark plugs; count the cylinders
On the battery, which side is positive and which side is negative? The + sign is positive and typically identified with a red mark or cover The – sign is negative and typically identified with black markings
Where do you find the year, make and model of a car? Owner’s manual in glove compartment or registration card YearMakeModel 1957ChevroletCorvette