PRE-DRIVING ORIENTATION

  1. Walk around check (exterior)
    1. Tires
    2. Lights
    3. Wiper
    4. Body and Underchassis
  2. Vehicle checks (interior)
    1. Driver's Cab
      • Ignition switch
      • Steering Wheel
      •  Gear selector cover
      •  Clutch pedal for MT
      •  Brake pedal
      •  Gas/accelerator pedal
      •  Headlight switch
      •  Wiper switch
      •  Child lock
      •  Power window switch
      •  Parking brake lever
      •  Hazard switch
      •  Cabin light switch
      •  Dashboard instruments
    2. Accessories
      • First aid box
      • Tool box
      • Early warning device
  3. Pre-start routine
    1. Closing & locking doors
    2. Right sitting position
    3. Adjustment of steering wheel
    4. Adjustment of mirrors
    5. Wearing of seatbelt
  4. Starting the engine
  5. Identifying Switches & Controls
    1. Window controls
    2. Turn signal level & headlight switch
    3. Windshield wiper & washer switch
    4. Aircon controls
    5. Emergency flasher switch/ hazard light switch
    6. Horn
  6. Handling of steering wheel
    1. 9-and-3 or 10-and-2 hand position
    2. Hand over hand / push & pull
  7. Pedals and Its Uses
    1. Clutch
    2. Brake
    3. Accelerator
  8. Vehicle's Essential Parts and Functions
    1. Essential parts identification and functions that may be useful during road breakdowns and emergencies
    2. Electrical System
    3. Cooling System
  9. Shifting gear procedure
  10. Starting procedure
  11. Stopping procedure
  12. Left & right turning
    1. Observing TLSL (think, look, signal, & look again)
    2. Head check
  13. Identifying instrument panel
    1. Gauges & meters
    2. Warning lights & indicators
  14. Post driving routine
    1. Walk around and check the vehicle
    2. Uphill and downhill parking
    3. Security of the vehicle at the parking area