FTT Notes
FTT Notes
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For all things: MSB (Mirror, signal, blind spot)
Footbrake only controls back wheels
E brake:
1. Both hands firm on wheel
2. Avoid too hard to prevent locking vehicle will skid
3. Footbrake then clutch pedal
Depress clutch pedal with ball of LEFT foot. Heel should not touch ground
Depressing clutch pedal disconnect/disengages engine power from gear box (engine brake no more effective)
1. Clutch released too suddenly and accl not well stepped on= sudden stop
2. Clutch released too suddenly and accl stepped on too hard = surge/jump
3. Clutch in half clutch (over-released) = vibrate violently eg. Pausing on upslope exiting carpark for sports car
WRT Engine Brake a result of release of accl loss in revolutions due to fuel air mixture supply drop engine brake on wheels
Lower gear = more effective engine brake
Engine brake is more effective when done with footbrake
Engine brake prevents skid
Engine brake prevents brake linings of vehicle from fading
Turning
Parking on slope
STOPPING ON SLOPE
Gear controls speed and power
Low gear = high power = low speed
High gear = low power = high speed
When changing gear, clutch should be fully depressed/disengaged and accelerator released
***instead of gear, some Autos have a kickdown short hard pressure on accl pedal, causes quick change to next lower gear
overrides auto system for overtaking
Automatic cars have a device called a kickdown. Its function is to provide quick accelerations when needed.
Turning off the car Park, handbrake, OFF. If ACC = off engine but electricity to aircon
LOCK = steering wheel locked
Remove key afterwards