2. Vehicle Behavior
Do remember that this portion of the “HomeLink” should be done before you have your first in-car driving session.
For this there is a warning. Do not attempt it unless the available space in an empty parking lot is at least one third (1/3) of a football field.
The exercise should be done with a front wheel drive vehicle since most students will be driving similar drive train vehicles. Before driving on the roads, the student with a parent may experiment with the laws of physics without scaring or hurting anyone. Begin with the student in the passenger seat and the parent driving. Presumably all the safety precautions have been taken, such as seat belt engaged, mirrors adjusted and of course an empty parking lot.
1. Begin with “Right” foot on the service brake. Engage “D”. Do not touch the gas pedal! Let go of the steering wheel. Release the parking brake, then the service brake (brake pedal).
a.) What just happened?
b.) Where is the vehicle going?
c.) Why is the vehicle going straight?
2. Bring the vehicle to a gentle stop by stepping on the service brake, hands back on the steering wheel. Next begin doing a tight left hand (driver’s side) turn. Do not touch the gas pedal! Hold the steering wheel while doing at least two (2) complete circles.
a.) What just happened?
b.) Where is the vehicle going?
c.) Why is the vehicle turning?
3. Let go of the steering wheel!
a.) What just happened?
b.) Where is the vehicle going?
c.) Why is the vehicle going straight?
4. And now for going backwards! Begin a left turn (driver’s side) backwards (reverse). Do not touch the gas pedal! Hold the steering wheel while doing at least two (2) complete circles.
a.) What just happened?
b.) Where is the vehicle going?
c.) Why is the vehicle turning?
5. Let go of the steering wheel!
a.) What just happened?
b.) Where is the vehicle going?
c.) Why is the vehicle still turning left?
Again the emphasis is that this must be done prior to having the student sit behind the steering wheel. These exercises will give the best example of the laws of physics. It demonstrates that the vehicle will go in the line of least resistance. Forward it will go straight; backwards it will go to the outside of the turn.
Time: 30 Minutes
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Important – You must have confirmation from Allan that you are certified.
For this there is a warning. Do not attempt it unless the available space in an empty parking lot is at least one third (1/3) of a football field.
The exercise should be done with a front wheel drive vehicle since most students will be driving similar drive train vehicles. Before driving on the roads, the student with a parent may experiment with the laws of physics without scaring or hurting anyone. Begin with the student in the passenger seat and the parent driving. Presumably all the safety precautions have been taken, such as seat belt engaged, mirrors adjusted and of course an empty parking lot.
1. Begin with “Right” foot on the service brake. Engage “D”. Do not touch the gas pedal! Let go of the steering wheel. Release the parking brake, then the service brake (brake pedal).
a.) What just happened?
b.) Where is the vehicle going?
c.) Why is the vehicle going straight?
2. Bring the vehicle to a gentle stop by stepping on the service brake, hands back on the steering wheel. Next begin doing a tight left hand (driver’s side) turn. Do not touch the gas pedal! Hold the steering wheel while doing at least two (2) complete circles.
a.) What just happened?
b.) Where is the vehicle going?
c.) Why is the vehicle turning?
3. Let go of the steering wheel!
a.) What just happened?
b.) Where is the vehicle going?
c.) Why is the vehicle going straight?
4. And now for going backwards! Begin a left turn (driver’s side) backwards (reverse). Do not touch the gas pedal! Hold the steering wheel while doing at least two (2) complete circles.
a.) What just happened?
b.) Where is the vehicle going?
c.) Why is the vehicle turning?
5. Let go of the steering wheel!
a.) What just happened?
b.) Where is the vehicle going?
c.) Why is the vehicle still turning left?
Again the emphasis is that this must be done prior to having the student sit behind the steering wheel. These exercises will give the best example of the laws of physics. It demonstrates that the vehicle will go in the line of least resistance. Forward it will go straight; backwards it will go to the outside of the turn.
Time: 30 Minutes
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Important – You must have confirmation from Allan that you are certified.
- Put your name and course # on your answer sheets
- Please keep a copy of your answers
- Either print them or email to maitland2120@gmail.com
- They must be kept in your student file for audit purposes
- YOU WILL NOT BE CERTIFIED ONLINE UNTIL ALL PARTS >>> IN-CLASS, HOMEWORK and IN-CAR ARE COMPLETED
- YOU MUST BE DONE WITHIN 12 MONTHS OR NO CERTIFICATION