DL - Car Handling

So you can learn to be a good driver, you need enough time to practice handling the car. Listen to your driving instructor's advice about the appropriate amount of practice. You can also study some things yourself, such as the operation of car controls. Remember to familiarize yourself with the car's manual. The manuals can be read on the car manufacturer's website. In terms of driving safety, it is important that you know how to use the car's controls, for example lights, wipers and the heating device. Fortunately, many markings on the control devices are the same in most cars.

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Adjusting the driving position Adjust the driving position to be suitable for you. Adjust the driving position so that your eyes are at the height of the middle of the windshield. You can test the suitable distance by pressing the clutch pedal to all down. Adjust the angle of the backrest so that you can reach the steering wheel without reaching. The headrest protects in a rear-end collision. Adjust your mirrors so you can see to the side and behind you. Fasten the seat belt and tighten it sufficiently. Remember this order: SEAT - Height, Distance, Angle of the back of the seat MIRRORS - Adjust so that you can see the traffic behind you SEAT BELT - Make sure the seat belt is tight enough 1) Adjust the seat height first 2) The distance adjustment is usually under the front edge of the seat 3) By adjusting the angle of the backrest, you can reach the steering wheel better 4) Adjust the steering wheel by unlocking the steering wheel Watch the video from Liikenneturva, why you should take off your winter jacket before driving?

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Instrument panel and indicator lights You can find the speed and other useful information on the instrument panel. In some cars, the instrument panel is connected to a touch screen. In an electric car, the display of the remaining distance must be monitored often enough. Always check before driving that there are no red warning lights on the instrument panel. When the yellow light is on, you can drive, but you will probably need to have your car repaired. For example, if the engine malfunction warning light comes on, you can drive the car home, but avoid unnecessary driving and schedule a service appointment right away. 1) Fuel gauge 2) Speedometer 3) Tachometer 4) Engine temperature 5) Parking brake/handbrake 6) Open door warning

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Wipers and heater From the point of view of driving safety, it is important to be able to switch on the wipers or the adjusted heating device as soon as necessary, so that visibility outside is good. The rear window heater quickly removes moisture from the rear window. 1) Temperature 2) Direction of air (up, center, down) 3) Fan speed 4) Rear window heater You can wash the windshield by pulling the wiper lever towards you. When you push forward, you get to wash the rear window. You can adjust the speed of the windshield wipers by moving the lever up or down.

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Driving lights When the light switch is in the automatic position, the car selects the appropriate lights according to the darkness. When the weather is dark, the car turns on the headlights. During the day, the car uses DRL (day time running lights) daytime running lights, but in most cars, the rear lights of the car are not working. Older cars do not necessarily have an automatic position in the headlights. Make sure how the lights work in the car you use and remember to check the condition of the lights often enough. 1) Lights off 2) Front and rear lights (parking lights/parking lights) 3) Headlights (low beams)

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Driving When you start the car, you shift the gear in neutral and keep the parking brake on. Press the clutch to all down and start the engine with the ignition key. You can move off as follows: hold the clutch down and select 1st gear. Release the parking brake. Give gentle basic gas to about 1500 rpm. Get the clutch close to the bite point and when the car moves, freeze your feet in place. Wait until the speed is steady, around 10 km/h, and then slowly releasing the clutch all the way up. With a car with an automatic transmission, you can start by selecting D gear. When you park the car, always engage the parking brake and shift to 1st gear. In a car with an automatic transmission, remember to move the gear to the P position so that the car can be started the next time. See how you can start uphill in a manual car Simulator and car instructions for Autokoulu Eco's vehicles See the user manual for the simulator before the first lesson with the simulator. Carefully familiarize yourself with the car you use for driving practice.

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