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    Learning to Drive the L Trent Way
    Learning to Drive the L Trent Way
    Learning to Drive the L Trent Way
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    Learning to Drive the L Trent Way

    By Kerry O'Sullivan

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    Easy to follow, fully illustrated. A must for all learner-drivers.
    Kerry O'Sullivan's simple manual, written from twenty years of on-the-job experience, is a commonsense practical guide for anyone who wants to learn to drive and for those who want to teach them. the key to getting a driving licence and then to being a good driver lies not only in knowing the rules and being able to control a car. It is just as important to learn how to recognise and avoid dangerous situations before they turn into "scare experiences".By following the lessons in this book learner-drivers will be able to approach the driving test with confidence. As licensed drivers they will have the skills that make driving pleasurable as well as safe.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers Australia
    Release dateDec 1, 2012
    ISBN9781743098172
    Learning to Drive the L Trent Way
    Author

    Kerry O'Sullivan

    Kerry O'Sullivan has taught both learner-drivers and instructors, and is the proprietor of Trent Driving School. Kerry has put many years of driver-training experience into the methods explained in this book and knows it can, and does produce safe and proficient drivers.

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      Learning to Drive the L Trent Way - Kerry O'Sullivan

      1 Controls

      Controls Explained

      This section is an introduction to the motor vehicle. The controls, both dash and driving, are explained, and what they are, what they do and how to use them are examined in detail.

      Over the years the motor vehicle has been refined and its efficiency greatly improved. Much sophisticated gadgetry has been introduced but the basic concept is little different than it was 50 years ago. Dash controls and instrumentation vary considerably from car to car, but the control functions that are essential to driving have remained unchanged and are common to all vehicles.

      SEATING POSITION

      Firstly, it is important to be a comfortable distance from both the steering wheel and the pedals. Being too close or too far from the controls will reduce your efficiency as a driver. A good guide is for you to be comfortably seated so that with both arms outstretched your wrists will rest on the top of the steering wheel. In most cases your physique will dictate that this is also an adequate distance from the pedals. Some minor adjustment to the seat, seat back or steering wheel may be needed.

      SEAT BELTS

      No doubt you are familiar with seat belts. Remember it is now your responsibility as a driver to make sure all in the car wear seat belts correctly.

      REAR-VISION MIRRORS

      The third individual adjustment is to the mirrors. As well as the interior rear-vision mirror, most vehicles have one or more outside mirrors. All rear-vision mirrors need to be adjusted to suit the driver.

      The interior mirror, from the normal seating position, will show an equal amount of the surrounds of the rear window. The lower centre of the rear window should appear in the lower centre of the mirror.

      Outside mirrors are adjusted so that the side of the vehicle is just visible and an equal amount of the road surface and the scene above is reflected. A glance in the mirrors is all that is required. Your major attention must be on the road ahead.

      The mirrors should be checked approximately every 10 seconds. Before any voluntary driving action, check the mirrors to assess the affect of such action on the following traffic.

      STEERING WHEEL

      The steering wheel is connected to the front wheels. It is used to direct the vehicle by turning in the direction of intended travel. The steering wheel is held by both hands in equal positions, at or above a quarter to three. The thumbs are placed on the inner front of the wheel. The wrists are slightly inwards and the elbows are down and relaxed. Your grip should be light. If more pressure is required when turning, the effort required will automatically dictate the amount of extra pressure needed.

      HORN

      The horn is usually positioned on the steering wheel. In well-designed vehicles it may be used without the hands leaving the steering wheel rim. The horn is only used as a warning to others of developing danger.

      WINDSCREEN WIPERS

      Generally the windscreen wiper controls are located on a steering column arm which can be operated by finger control. Most windscreen wiper controls incorporate a windscreen washer.

      SPEEDOMETER

      The speedometer is centrally located on the dashboard and is calibrated in kilometres per hour (km/h). While driving, constant checking will enable you to maintain a speed within the prescribed limit.

      IGNITION SWITCH

      The present trend is for vehicles to have a combination switch, which is operated by a key on the steering column, for the function of steering wheel lock, accessories switch, ‘ignition on’ position and motor starter. These functions are activated by turning the key clockwise. Turning the key anticlockwise reverses the process.

      When the ‘ignition on’ position is reached all other instruments are activated.

      ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHT

      When the motor is running the warning light should be out. If the light is on there is an electrical malfunction in the vehicle. It must be rectified as a matter of urgency.

      TEMPERATURE LIGHT

      If the temperature warning light comes on while the engine is running, the engine is overheating and must be checked immediately. To continue driving the vehicle will damage the motor.

      OIL PRESSURE LIGHT

      If the warning light is on while the motor is running, the engine lubrication is not sufficient. An immediate check is necessary or a major breakdown could occur.

      TURN INDICATORS

      On the side of the steering column is an arm that operates the turn indicators. They are activated by pushing the lever in the direction of intending steering-wheel turn. The indicator arm activates flashing lights at the front and rear of the vehicle, on the side indicated. A light is displayed on the dashboard and a clicking noise is audible while the signals are in operation. These indicators are self-cancelling during the cornering procedure.

      At other times they must be manually cancelled. The signals are finger operated, with the hand remaining on the steering wheel.

      The signals are used as an indication to others of our intentions. For corners, signal approx. 60 metres before the corner.

      On other occasions (leaving the kerb, lane change, etc.) give at least a 4-second warning.

      HEADLIGHTS

      All vehicles have controls that operate the parking lights, the headlights — in both the low and high beam position — and a headlight flashing switch. It is necessary to be able to operate these and also know when and where high beam may be used. The headlight flashing switch is an integral part of BEING SEEN.

      ACCELERATOR

      The pedal on the right is the accelerator. It governs the amount of power delivered by the motor. It is the GO pedal and is operated by the right foot. It is progressive in operation: the further the pedal is depressed, the more power the motor develops. Keep your heel on the floor while using this

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