CH1 L Startup procedures

1 Start-up procedures (The cab-drill)

The cab-drill is the logical procedure to prepare yourself and the vehicle before moving off into traffic. It is especially important after another family member had used the vehicle. Driver who failed to prepare before take-off, will become distracted, doing it while moving in traffic. Distractions are a common cause of crashes.

There are 12 items in the cab-drill, four categories, each consists of three basic tasks:

A. After entering the vehicle:

1. Lock doors, locate controls.

2. Ensure handbrake is on.

3. Ensure gearlever in neutral.

B. Prepare yourself:

1. Adjust seating

2. Adjust mirrors

3. Fasten seatbelt

C. Prepare the vehicle:

1.*Start engine.

2.**Select gear

3.***Unlock ratchet on handbrake

D. Preparation for traffic:

1. Check mirrors

2. Indicate (blinker)

3. Shoulder check (blind spot).

*At this point check warning lights and gauges and familiarize with positions of the key (ignition/accessories etc.) **In an automatic vehicle, foot must be firmly on brake! ***To unlock ratchet (pull handbrake lever up a little, press button and hold!)

Final step >>> Release handbrake and move off!

(Please note: Skills required are detailed in separate chapters).

The procedure for parking at the kerb is as follows:

1. Check mirrors and indicate left

2. Select a safe and legal place

3. Stop with the footbrake

4. Apply the handbrake

5. Gearlever in 1st, reverse or 'park'

6. Turn off *accessories, then turn off engine.

Note the word *accessories. By thinking for a moment, which ones are operating a driver is less likely to forget to turn off the lights, a common mishap in older type vehicles on rainy days.

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