Comparing automatic and standard transmissions .................... 19 Parking brake............................................................................... 19 Turn signal lever........................................................................... 19 Lights ........................................................................................... 20 Hazard light switch ...................................................................... 20 Cruise control .............................................................................. 20 Wipers and washer control.......................................................... 20 Horn............................................................................................. 20 Heater, defroster and air conditioning controls .......................... 21 Foot pedals............................................................................... 21 Accelerator .................................................................................. 21 Brake............................................................................................ 21 Anti-lock brakes...................................................................... 22 Clutch........................................................................................... 22 Control panel............................................................................ 22 The control panel ........................................................................ 23 Pre-trip check ........................................................................... 24 Periodic check .......................................................................... 24 Checklist ...................................................................................... 24 Tire tips ........................................................................................ 25 Prepare for winter driving............................................................ 26 Driving and the environment ................................................... 26 Signs, signals and road markings ............................................. 29 Signs ......................................................................................... 29 Regulatory signs .......................................................................... 30 School, playground and crosswalk signs..................................... 31 Lane use signs ............................................................................. 31 Turn control signs ........................................................................ 32 Parking signs................................................................................ 32 Reserved lane signs ..................................................................... 32 Warning signs .............................................................................. 33 Object markers ............................................................................ 34 Construction signs ....................................................................... 35 Information and destination signs............................................... 35 Railway signs................................................................................ 36 Signals ...................................................................................... 36 Lane control signals..................................................................... 36 Traffic lights.................................................................................. 37 Chapter 3 ii