Wheels braked by the brake pedal
Your body when turning the steering wheel
Stay straight and upright.
What the direction indicators are for
To show other road users which way you intend to go.
Shows engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Records the distance of each trip; it can be reset.
Push the light switch lever forward (pull it back for low beam).
Steering round a sharp bend
Turn the wheel quickly enough to suit the bend, but never cross your hands.
Clearing mist on the rear windscreen
Indicating a right turn (lever on the right)
Flip the indicator lever down.
When to adjust the mirrors
After you are seated properly with the seat belt on.
Oil pressure warning light stays on after starting
With the handbrake fully applied, turn the ignition key clockwise.
Press the clutch pedal fully down.
Where your left foot rests after using the clutch
On the floorboard, not on the clutch pedal, even when cruising on the expressway.
Kick-down in an automatic car
Pressing the accelerator right down to change down for quick acceleration, such as when overtaking.
What slows the vehicle down
Pressing the brake pedal.
When headlights must be on
From 7.00pm to 7.00am, and in the daytime whenever light is poor.
Steering round a gradual bend
Turn the wheel gradually, without moving your hands on it.
Easing off the accelerator in an automatic car in D
The car slows down and changes to a lower gear, and eventually stops (except downhill).
Gears for climbing slopes
3rd gear for gentle slopes, 2nd gear for steep slopes.
What the steering wheel controls
The direction of the vehicle, and with it its balance and stability.
Battery warning light stays on after starting
The battery charging system is faulty.
Use the ball of your left foot and knee movement. Your heel should not touch the floorboard.
Two areas, on the right and left, that neither the rear-view nor the side mirrors can show.
Three: the accelerator, the brake and the clutch.
Gear for moving off, on the level or downhill
For cruising above 70 km/h.
When to fasten the seat belt
After you have adjusted the seat.
Turn your head and look over your shoulder.
The pedal a manual car has but an automatic does not
When to apply the handbrake
Whenever the vehicle is parked or stationary, on slopes and at junctions, so it cannot roll. Not to stop a moving car, except in an emergency.
Shows the engine temperature. In the red, or past H, the engine is overheating.
What the clutch pedal does
Connects and disconnects engine power to the gearbox.
Pull the lever up slightly, press the button and lower the lever fully.
The horizon slightly above the centre line, with part of your own car in view.
Sit upright against the backrest, arms slightly bent, left leg almost straight with the clutch fully down, and the headrest in line with your ears and eyes.
Foot position on the accelerator
The outer edge of the ball of your right foot, with your heel resting on the floorboard.
Clutch pedal pressed down
Engine power does not reach the gearbox, so the car slows down.
Firmly at first, then ease off the pressure gradually as you come to where you want to stop.
Shows the total distance the car has travelled.
Bringing a vehicle to a gradual stop
Intermittent (ON/OFF) braking: press and release the brake pedal 2 or 3 times before stopping. Not for an emergency stop.
Why use intermittent (ON/OFF) braking
It warns drivers behind, stops the wheels from locking and dries the brakes after a flood. It does not shorten the stopping distance.
Wheels braked by the handbrake
The two rear wheels only.
START is clockwise, OFF anti-clockwise. The key comes out only at LOCK, which also locks the steering wheel.
Locking the wheels when braking
Avoid it: brake firmly but do not lock the wheels, which can cause a skid.
Foot position on the brake pedal
The ball of your right foot, with the heel off the floorboard.
Adjusting the rear-view mirror
So that you have a good view behind through the rear windscreen.
When to use the hazard lights
When your vehicle breaks down, or when stopping briefly at the roadside.
Using the windscreen wipers
Move the lever down to the speed you want.
Where to hold the steering wheel
Both hands at 'ten-to-two' or 'quarter-to-three'.
Selector position before starting an automatic car
P (Park), with the handbrake applied.
To warn other road users of danger.
L (Lock-up or Hold) in an automatic car
Keeps the car in a low gear, for example down a long, steep hill or in heavy, slow traffic.
Which way to steer when reversing
Turn the wheel the way you want the car to go, as when driving forward.
The accelerator: a slight change of pressure makes a big change in engine speed.
Steadily and progressively, for a smooth, gradual increase in speed.
Using the windscreen washer
Pull the lever towards you, or press the button at its end.
The car responds less than when driving forward, so learners tend to oversteer.
Comes on with the ignition at ON and goes off when the handbrake is released. If it stays on, the brake fluid is low.
Steering with the road ahead
Look far ahead, and steer to suit the curve of the road in good time.
The speed and power of the vehicle, and forward or reverse. Not the braking.
How an automatic gearbox makes driving easier
It changes gear for you, so you have more time to concentrate on the road.
Lower gears give more pulling power (torque) and less speed. Higher gears give less power for higher speeds.
Order of the selector positions in most automatic cars
P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive).
Engine power reaches the gearbox. In Neutral it goes no further, so the wheels do not turn.
Space between your chest and a non-retractable shoulder belt
No more than a clenched fist.
Both indicator lights flashing together
The hazard warning switch is on.
Return the steering wheel to the straight position with both hands. Do not let it spin back on its own.
To engage a gear from rest, to change gear while moving, and to stop. Not when you just want to keep going at the same speed.
At night in built-up areas, and when facing oncoming vehicles.
How tightly to grip the steering wheel
Lightly on a straight, smooth road, with relaxed elbows. Grip tighter when cornering, braking or on uneven roads.
The indicator lever after a turn
It returns to its original position by itself.
Engage the reverse gear and press the accelerator gently.
Tap the card to flip it. Use the arrow keys or swipe to move.
All flash card sets