Program/Course: Automotive Servicing NC1

Unit of Competency: Move and Positioning Vehicle

Module Title: Moving and Positioning Vehicle

Learning Outcome 2: Position Vehicle.

Assessment Criteria

• Work area is checked from obstructions before moving the vehicle.

• Vehicle is moved to the designated work area.

Resources

• Automotive Mechanic, 10th edition

By: Crouse/Anglin

• Modern Automotive Technology

By: James Duffy

LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome 2: Position vehicle

Learning Activities Special Instructions

7. Discuss the different principles of • Information sheet no.1.

driving and techniques.

8. Perform correct procedures in • Operation sheet no. 2.

starting and stopping the engine.
 Information Sheet No. 1

LO 2: Pposition vehicle

Principles of driving and techniques

NAME AND USES OF PEDALS

Topic 1. Manual Transmission

Proper stepping on pedals (see illustration)

Clutch Brake Gas

Note: Only the left foot controls the clutch pedal.

2. Vocabulary:

▪ Clutch – is used to engage and disengage the gear/s of the

transmission.

Uses:
1. Starting – to move the car by releasing the left foot slowly up
to its “working level”.
2. Stopping – used together with the brake so as to avoid
engine shut off.
3. Shifting – changing of gears either lower to higher (gear 1-
gear 5 or reverse) or higher to lower.

▪ Brake – is used to slow down or completely stop the car by using

your right foot to apply pressure to the brake pedal.

Kinds:
Hand break - is used for emergency stopping or parking.

Note: Use only your right hand. Press the button and lift to release.

Foot Brake - commonly used for stopping or slowing down.

Uses:
1. Half brake – used for slowing, no clutch is used.
2. Full brake – used for stopping completely with use of clutch.
 Note: Half braking is making the brake bite.

2. Automatic Transmission
Proper stepping on pedals (see illustration)

▪ Gas pedal – is used mainly for increasing and decreasing the speed
of the car.
▪ Brake – is used to slow down or completely stop the car by using
your right foot to apply pressure to the brake pedal.

Note: Use right foot only, left foot stays on the footrest.

A. Use of Mirrors, Signal Lights and Horn

Different mirrors seen inside and outside the car.

a) Left side mirror – used for left turning, overtaking and changing lanes
to left, garage parking and backing.
b) Right side mirror – used for right turning, changing lanes to right,
garage parking and backing.
c) Rearview mirror – used to glance at the back for the car to check if
you are free to overtake and when driving backward, garage parking
and backing.
Note: If there are corners unseen or “blind spots”, you have to turn your head
as far as you can, to see if there are incoming vehicles and execute a hand
signal before moving.

➢ Glance at your mirrors every new and then.

➢ Keep your eyes moving always. Stay alert and awake.
➢ Some cars are equipped with power mirror adjusters.
➢ Rearview mirror has a tab used for day and night driving
adjustment.

B. Signal light lever - This could be seen at the left side of the steering
wheel.
• Down signal – If you want to make a left turn or change lanes to
the left just push the lever down.

• Up signal – If you want to make a right turn or change lanes to the

right just push the level up.

Note: Signal at least 10 cars length/30 m for the city driving and 30
cars length/90m for highway driving.
 If the light signals are not functioning, another alternative is to use
hand signals with caution.

➢ Extending the left hand straight (sideways) outside the vehicle

means the driver is going to make a left turn.
➢ The left hand points downward means the driver is either slowing
down or stopping.
➢ The left hand points upward means the driver is going to make a
right turn.

C. Horn – is a part of the vehicle that produces audible sound by

pressing the horn control at the steering wheel to attract and forearm
other road users.

Note: Places that prohibit the use of horns are: Hospitals, Churches,
and Schools. Areas where “No blowing of Horns” signs are displayed.

D. Clutch Pedal – When pressing the releasing, the heel should hang away
from the floor. Controlling the pedal should be done by the whole leg.
(left foot only)

E. Brake and Gas Pedal – These are sensitive pedals, the heels should
rest onto the floor and control these two pedals by heel action. (right foor
only)
 Operation Sheet no. 1

LO 2: Position vehicle

Principles of driving and techniques

Conditions:

Supplies and Materials

• Gasoline
• Engine oil
• Gear oil
• Brake fluid
• Water

Tools

• Ignition key
• Manual Book

Procedures:

The teacher explains and models the step-by-step procedure in moving

and stopping vehicle.

I. STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURE

A. Starting

1. Put the transmission lever control to „neutral „position.

 2. Insert key to the ignition key hole‟.
3. Disengage key hole form the lock position b moving the steering
wheel and turning the key clockwise.

4. From the lock position, turn the key clockwise-going from on then
to star.
5. Once the engine is running, release the key.
Note: if you do not release the key once the engine starts you
will damage your “starter”.

6. Apply brake before releasing the handbrake. Make this a habit.

7. Press the clutch down to the floor then shift to Gear 1.

8. Apply enough gas and maintain constant pressure.

9. Very slowly release clutch up to its working level. (WL).

Note: WORKING LEVEL: is the point of clutch release wherein the vehicle
begins to move.
B. Stopping Procedure

a) Low-speed stopping (gear 1 or reverse)

1. Clutch down
2. Half brake

3. Full brake

4. When car has stopped, shift gear to neutral.

b) High-speed stopping (gear 2 and above)

1. Half brake
2. Clutch down

3. Full brake

4. When car has stopped, shift transmission lever to neutral.

 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Copyright Department of Education 2008

First Published JUNE 2008

This draft was prepared at the Competency-Based Learning Materials

Development Workshop conducted at the Development Academy of the Phils,
Tagaytay City on May 5-10, 2008.

This learning instrument was developed by the following personnel:

Technology Teacher:

George C. Callanta
Don Alejandro Roces, Sr. Science-Technology High School
Quezon City

John Diego
Isabela School of Arts and Trades
Isabela

Robert Domingo
AFG Bernardino Malolos Trade School
Malolos, Bulacan

Lino Olit
Calapan Community Vocational HS
Calapan Mindoro

Romeo Ibloguin
E. Rodriguez Vocational HS
Sta. Mesa, Manila

Nelson Señedo
Tagum National High School
Tagum, Davao del Norte

English:

Belen Tado

Facilitators:

Ms. Beatrice A. Adriano

Encoder:

Rowena S. Fonacier

This work was produced with funding provided by the Department of Education.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING

1. Modern Automotive Service

and System By: James E.
Duffy

2. Basic Automotive Service

and System By: Jay
Webster

3. Automotive Mechanics, 10th Edition

By: William Crouse and Donald Anglin

4. Manufacturer‟s Manual
By: Toyota Corporation