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Driver’s Education

Learn the essential vehicle maintenance checks to perform before and after driving. Get tips on fluid levels, belts, hoses, wires, brakes, power train, lighting system, tires, and even jump-starting a dead battery.

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Driver’s Education

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  1. Driver’s Education Vehicle Maintenance

  2. What to Check before you enter the Vehicle • Check the following fluid levels at least once a month & before long trips • oil (w/ engine cool & not running) • Coolant (always add additional coolant to the overflow tank, not the radiator) • Transmission & Power steering • Brake and windshield-washer

  3. Belts, Hoses, and Wires Check belts that may be loose, frayed or cracked. These should be replaced as soon as possible. Late model cars will have a single belt. Check hoses for leaks & cracks. Inspect by pinching. Hoses should be flexible and not sticky. Look for loose, broken or disconnected wires

  4. What to check after you start your vehicle Check gauges and warning lights regularly as you drive (oil pressure, engine overheating, alternator) Check your brakes for firm resistance as soon as you start driving. Smooth straight stop, with pedal well above the floor

  5. Power Train This includes the engine, transmission, driveshaft and axle To maintain the power train, check & change engine oil regularly Have regular tune-ups to change fluids and filters All cars are different, check your vehicle’s manual, for service schedule

  6. Lighting System This includes headlights, interior, exterior & dashboard warning lights Keep headlights clean, even a thin layer of dirt can cut light output by 90 percent Misaligned lights can reduce your ability to see the roadway & may temporarily blind oncoming drivers

  7. Brake System Most newer cars have disc brakes that use brake fluid to apply hydraulic pressure against the 4 wheels 2. Make sure your brake fluid reservoir is always full 3. If your brake pedal feels spongy, this may be an indication of air in the lines. This problem will cause increased stopping distance and should be taken care of by a mechanic

  8. Tires Always check the owner’s manual for the recommended tire pressure Use a gauge to check tire pressure, when the tire is cold Check tire pressure often because tires lose air over time Check for sufficient tread. Insert a quarter in the tread, it should at least come to the top of Washington’s head

  9. Jump Start Connect one end of the red jumper cable clamp to the dead battery’s red (+) post Connect other red cable clamp to the good battery’s red (+) post (see next slide)

  10. Jump Start Cont. 3. Connect black clamp to black negative (-) post of good battery 4. Connect other black clamp to a clean unpainted metal surface under the hood of the dead battery, not to the negative post of dead battery 5. Allow vehicle with good battery to run for 5 minutes, and attempt to start

  11. FYI If your check engine light comes on, make sure the gas cap is fully tightened so that you hear it click at least once. The sensor controlling this is very sensitive and will detect if the cap is not secure, and therefore cause a warning light to come on.

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