Geared to Go A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers

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Instrument panelDo not take for granted that the learner knows how to read and interpret the vehicle instruments.• Take time to explain the more complex instruments and gauges, especially if the learner does notseem to understand or is asking questions.• Park the vehicle in a safe and legal place and have the learner sit in the driver’s seat.• Go over the instrument panel and explain:- the meaning of each gauge, warning light or instrument.- how to interpret them.- what to do if a warning light comes on or if a gauge shows an abnormal reading or does notwork correctly.11 2 3 4 5 6 770 80 90 100 11060120200 5 263 7 850130104030126 31401500Km/h 160RPM X 10060708030405013 12 11 10 9 81. Alternator(gauge or light)2. Parking Brake Light3. Oil Pressure(gauge or light)4. High Beam5. Seat Belt6. Turn Signals7. Temperature8. Fuel Gauge9. Tachometer10. Hazard Switch11. Odometer12. Trip Odometer13. SpeedometerCoach’s TipTo be sure all the information is covered on the various controls and warning lights, refer to thevehicle owner’s manual.15
1ControlsAn experienced driver understands vehicle controls. However, the new driver will have little or noknowledge of what a control is or how it should be used effectively and safely. For example, it is notenough to point out the various gear positions. Each gear position, function, and correct selection needsto be explained.Using the controls• Have the learner operate each of the controls while the vehicle is parked and the engine is notrunning. (In some cases the engine will need to be running to explain the operation and the properprecautions of each control.)• Demonstrate the proper use of the controls.Checking under the hood• Show the learner how to open the hood.• Demonstrate checking the engine oil and other fluid levels. Always refer to the vehicleowner’s manual.• Stress safety concerns. Explain the caution needed when checking fluid levels when the engine hasbeen running. (For example, the radiator cap should not be opened when the engine is warm. Thesystem is pressurized and there is a danger of being badly scalded or burned.)Pre-trip checksFor the first few practice sessions, have the learner perform a detailed pre-trip vehicle inspection. Thisprocedure should be repeated for each practice session until the new driver has demonstrated the checksand inspections without difficulty. From this point, the detailed inspection does not need to be done everytime. The learner can switch to the daily pre-trip check before driving.Detailed pre-trip checkHave the learner go through this detailed pre-trip list for the first few sessions and check for the following.(These check lists can be photocopied and used for each practice session.)Under the hoodFluid levels (oil, radiator, power steering, transmission, brake, and windshield washer).Leaks on the engine or on the ground.Belts for wear, damage and tension.Hoses for leaks, damage and tightness.Battery terminals and clamps for corrosion and tightness.16
Page 1 and 2: Geared to GoA Workbook forCoaching
Page 3 and 4: Table of ContentsExercise 7 - Drivi
Page 5 and 6: Message to ParentsGeared To Go: A W
Page 7 and 8: How can we reduce the risk of colli
Page 9 and 10: Communication tipsCommunicating cle
Page 11 and 12: Coaching InstructionsControl the si
Page 13 and 14: Driver progress reports and practic
Page 15 and 16: 1Learning to drive is exciting. It
Page 17: Seat belts1It is the law. Everyone
Page 21 and 22: 1Driver’s Progress Report - Exerc
Page 23 and 24: 2NoteThis exercise provides informa
Page 25 and 26: 2Driving down the roadIt is importa
Page 27 and 28: 2StoppingAs in all other activities
Page 29 and 30: 2Returning to a Parked PositionVisi
Page 31 and 32: 3This exercise should be taught in
Page 33 and 34: 3Driver’s Progress Report - Exerc
Page 35 and 36: 4When the learner has gained the ne
Page 37 and 38: 4Left turnsA left turn requires ext
Page 39 and 40: 4Steering:• Hand position 1 2 3
Page 41 and 42: 5This exercise consists of three di
Page 43 and 44: 5Coach’s Tips• You may find tha
Page 45 and 46: 5Leaving a downhill park (curb or n
Page 47 and 48: 5• Continue moving slowly into th
Page 49 and 50: 5Performance Assessment• Taps cur
Page 51 and 52: 6Exercises 1 through 5 develop the
Page 53 and 54: 6General residential driving tipsRe
Page 55 and 56: 6IntersectionsCoach’s TipNew driv
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Page 61 and 62: 7When practising Exercise 7, the le
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8The first practice sessions with a
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Weave zones8On some highway interch
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8Highway driving safetyStay Safe -
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8Lane Changing and PassingGeneral R
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9This exercise should be done once
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9• Be courteous in the use of hig
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10Once the new driver has become sk
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10• Accelerate gently without spi
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10Driving in Fog or Smoke• Uses l
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11Exercise 11 deals with some commo
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11• Return to the pavement gradua
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11Skids while turning cornersRear w
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11Off-Road Recovery• Keep firm gr
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12If the new driver is learning to
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12Shifting gears - upwardNOTE: 3S R
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12Driver’s Progress Report - Exer
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Driver’s Practice LogTasksExercis
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Exercise 7 - Driving in Moderate to
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Complete Progress AssessmentInstruc
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Parallel Parking Good Fair NeedsPra
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Driving in Traffic Good Fair NeedsP
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Standard Transmission Vehicles Good
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SAMPLEPre-driving Habits, Instrumen
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Notes______________________________
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116Diagrams and Drawings
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