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step by step maneuvers
Adjust Head Restraint
To correctly adjust a head restraint, the top of the head restraint should
reach at least as high as the top of your ear and be set back no more than
3 inches from your head. Close head restraints can be twice as effective in
preventing injuries as those which are set back too far.
Adjust the Mirrors
This technique reduces the size of typical blind spots and is also great for
reducing headlight glare from behind. Make the following adjustments while
you are sitting up straight with your hips and back against the seat back!
• All 3 mirrors, tilt the mirror up or down so the horizon is visible across
the center of each mirror.
• Driver side mirror, lean your head slightly to the left and adjust the
mirror in or out until you can see down the left side of your vehicle.
• Passenger side mirror, lean your head slightly to the right and adjust
the mirror in or out until you can see down the right side of the vehicle.
• Rearview mirror, adjust the mirror so you get the widest view out the
back window.
NOTE: Mirrors do not
completely eliminate blind
spots. Always do a chin-toshoulder
turn of your head to
check blind spots before ever
making a lateral movement.
Starting the Car
Definition
Blind Spot: the area that is not
visible to the driver without
turning their head and looking.
1. Make sure the transmission is
in “PARK” and the parking brake is set.
2. Place your right foot on the brake and hold it down.
3. Turn the key halfway to the “ON” position and allow the onboard
computer to boot up.
4. Check gauges and warning lights.
5. Then turn the key the rest of the way to the “START” position and
release immediately.
30 I THE OREGON PARENT GUIDE TO TEEN DRIVING