Vehicle controls and basic skills

Seat, mirrors, steering, braking, accelerating, turning and the controls of a car.

Topic 1

Setting up the driving position and hand position.

Topic 2

Pedals, shifter, dashboard and warning lights.

Topic 3

Smooth acceleration and braking.

Topic 4

Hand-over-hand, shuffle steering and turning corners.

Topic 5

Reaction time, braking distance and anti-lock brakes.

Topic 6

How each works and the road test implications.

Topic 7

Backup cameras, lane assist and cruise control and what you must still do.

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Quiz: Vehicle controls and basic skills

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