Chapter 2 Lesson One I. Introducing Graduated Driver Licensing a. The Stages of the GDL System Stage 1: The Learner’s Permit * Recommendations for eligibility * Recommended Components - Stage 2: Intermediate/Probationary License * Recommendations for eligibility - * Recommended components - Chapter 2 Lesson One (continuation) State 3: Full License *Recommendations for eligibility - Chapter 2 Lesson Two I. Getting Ready for the Knowledge Test and the In-Vehicle Test a. How Can You Prepare for the Knowledge Test? Study Wisely - the Va driver’s manual information * * * * * * Get Yourself Ready Physically Bring the Necessary Papers Stay Calm b. How Can You Prepare for the In-Vehicle Test? Knowing What You Are Doing * * Be Alert and Ready Bring What You Need * * * * Chapter 2 Lesson Three I. Getting the Vehicle Ready for the Test a. How Can You Get the Test Vehicle Ready? Choose Your Vehicle Wisely DO NOT bring to the test a vehicle that * * * * * * Check Out the Vehicle in Advance Day before of the test, conduct basic pre-driving checks of the following items: * * * * * * * * On the day of the test: * * * * * * Chapter 2 Lesson Four I. Taking the Final Test: The In-Vehicle Test a. What Should You Do Once You Are Sitting Behind the Wheel? Make All Necessary Adjustment First Before you start the engine, recheck your vehicle to see if any adjustments are needed. * * * * * After you stat your engine check * * * * Concentrate on What You Are Doing * Listen carefully to any instructions * Don’t chat with the examiner * Don’t worry about what the examiner is writing * Don’t let a mistake throw you Stay Calm You can do things to minimize your nervousness and help you concentrate on your driving. * Be well prepared * Admit that you’re nervous Chapter 2 Lesson Four (continuation) * Have a positive attitude * Bring support * Breathe deeply Exercise Good Judgment Chapter 3 Lesson One I. Emotions Affect your Driving Ability a. How Do Emotions Affect Your Driving Inattention Lack of Concentration Ability to Process Information b. How Can You Control Emotions? Maintain a Responsible Attitude Avoid Triggering Aggressive Driving * * * * Identify Troublesome Situations Plan Ahead Expect Mistakes From Others Don’t Drive When Upset or Depressed Chapter 3 Lesson One (continuation) Don’t Give In to Negative Peer Pressure Train Yourself Always to Use Correct Procedures Chapter 3 Lesson Two I. How Vision Affects Your Ability to Drive a. Why Is Good Vision Critical to Driving Ability? Field of Vision b. How Can You Compensate for Vision Problems? Poor Depth Perception Contrast Sensitivity Color Blindness Night Blindness * * * Chapter 3 Lesson Three I. Temporary Physical Conditions That Affect Your Ability to Drive a. How Does Fatigue Affect Your Driving Ability * * * * * * b. How Do Short-Term Illnesses or Injuries Affect Your Driving? Chapter 3 Lesson Four I. Long-Term Physical Factors That Affect Driving Ability a. How Does Hearing loss Affect Driving Ability b. How Can Challenges Caused by Physical Disabilities Be Met? c. How Do Aging and Chronic Illnesses Affect Driving Ability? Aging Chronic Illnesses Chapter 4 Lesson One I. Alcohol’s Effect on One’s Health and One’s Future a. What are the Effects of Alcohol? What Are a Person’s Responsibilities Regarding Drinking? * * * b. What Are the Symptoms of a Problem Drinker? Chapter 4 Lesson Two I. Alcohol and Its Effects on Driving Ability? a. How Does Alcohol Affect Driving Ability? Facts About Alcohol and Driving * * * * * Myths and Facts About Alcohol Myth Fact Myth Fact Myth Fact Myth Fact Myth Fact Chapter 4 Lesson Two (continuation) Myth Fact Myth Fact The Physical Effects of Alcohol Reaction time Coordination Distance (depth) perception Speed perception Vision The Mental Effects of Alcohol b. What Are the Laws, Tests, and Penalties for Drinking and Driving? Implied Consent Laws Tests for Intoxication Penalties and Consequences Chapter 4 Lesson Three I. How Other Drugs Affect Driving Ability a. What Drugs Affect Driving Ability? Synergism Over-the-Counter Drugs Prescription Drugs Depressants Stimulants Hallucinogens Marijuana LSD and PCP Narcotics Chapter 4 Lesson Four I. Distractions Can Increase Driving Risk a. How can Distractions Hinder Your Driving Ability? A Vehicle Audio System Can Distract You Headphones Can Be Dangerous Cellular Phones Can Distract You Passengers Can Distract You Other Distractions Chapter 5 Lesson One I. Understanding Regulatory and Warning Signs a. What are Regulatory Signs? b. What Actions Should You Take at Regulatory Signs? Stop Signs * * * Yield Signs Speed Limit Signs Railroad Crossbuck c. What Are Warning Signs? School Area Signs Railroad Advance Warning Signs Chapter 5 Lesson Two I. Guide and International Signs a. What Are the Functions of Guide Signs? Route Markers Destination and Mileage Signs Roadside Services Recreational Areas b. What International Signs Are Used in the United States? Chapter 5 Lesson Three I. Understanding the Purpose of Pavement Markings a. What Do Yellow or White Lines on the Roadway Mean? Yellow Lines White Lines b. What Do Other Marking on the Roadway Mean Arrows Chapter 5 Lesson Four I. Responding to Traffic Control Signals a. How Do You Know When to Stop or Move Your Vehicle Through Traffic? Traffic Signals Pedestrian Signals Traffic Officer’s Signals b. Are There Signals That Let You Know Which Lanes You Can Use? Chapter 6 Lesson One I. Each State Has administrative Laws a. What are Administrative Laws? b. How Do You Comply with Administrative Laws? Getting a Driver’s License Violations and the Point system Certificate of Title Vehicle Registration Insurance Chapter 6 Lesson Two I. Right-of-Way Rules Are Essential a. What Is Right-of-Way? b. When Should You Yield the Right-of-Way? * * * * * * * * * Make yourself visible, and identify an escape routine in case something goes wrong. Chapter 6 Lesson Three I. Speed Limits Help in Reducing Risk a. What Kinds of speed Limits Are There? Fixed Speed Limit Advisory Speed Limit Day and Night Speed Limits b. What Are Basic Speed Laws? The higher the speed: * * * * * Chapter 6 Lesson Four I. If You Are Involved in a Collision a. What Should You do If Your Are in a Collision? Stop immediately Warn others if possible Give aid to the injured Try to get medical help Call the Police Exchange information Get names and addresses of witnesses Stay at the scene Make accident reports Chapter 6 Lesson Four (continuation) See a doctor Legal consequences of a collision can be very serious. * * * If intoxicated, Chapter 7 Lesson One I. Comfort and Control Systems and Risk Management a. What Devices Help Make You Comfortable in a Vehicle? Seat-Position Controls Steering Wheel Air Conditioner and Heater Air Vents b. How Can You Control the Movement of Your Vehicle? Ignition Switch Selector lever for Automatic Transmission Gearshift for Manual Transmission Clutch Pedal Steering Wheel Accelerator (Gas Pedal) Chapter 7 Lesson One (continuation) Cruise Control Brake Pedal Parking Brake Chapter 7 Lesson Two I. The Visibility and Protective Systems of Your Vehicle a. What Devices Aid Visibility? Lights Windshield Wipers and Washer Rearview and Sideview Mirrors Sun Visors Defroster (Defogger) b. What Features Protect You and Your Passengers from Injury? Safety Belts Air Bags Head Restraints Door Locks Chapter 7 Lesson Two (continuation) a. What Devices Guard Against Vehicle Theft? Ignition Buzzer Locks Alarms and Other Antitheft Devices Chapter 7 Lesson Three I. Information and Communication Systems a. What Devices Provide Information About Your Vehicle Speedometer and Odometer Fuel Gauge Alternator Gauge or Warning Light Temperature Gauge or Warning Light Oil-Pressure Gauge or Warning Light Brake Warning Light Other Dashboard Lights b. How Can you Communicate with other Roadway Users? Taillights Directional (Turn) Signals Chapter 7 Lesson Three (continuation) Emergency Flashers (Hazard Lights) Parking Lights Horn Chapter 7 Lesson Four I. Checks and procedures to Use Before Entering your Vehicle a. What Should You Check Before Entering Your Vehicle? Surrounding Area * * * * Wheels * * Car Body * * Under the Hood * * Getting into the Vehicle * * Chapter 7 Lesson Four (continuation) * * b. What Should You Check After Entering the Vehicle? Inside-the-Vehicle * * * * * * * * * Chapter 8 Lesson One I. Basic Operating Procedures: Automatic Transmission a. How Do You Start and Move a Vehicle with an Automatic Transmission? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Putting the Vehicle in Motion 1. 2. 3. 4. Chapter 8 Lesson One (continuation) 5. 6. 7. b. How Do You Slow and Stop a Vehicle with Automatic Transmission? Braking 1. 2. 3. Emergency Braking Chapter 8 Lesson Two I. Basic Operating Procedures: Manual Transmission a. How Do Manual and Automatic Transmissions Differ? b. How Do You Operate a Vehicle with a Manual Transmission? Starting the Engine Putting the Vehicle in Motion 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Chapter 8 Lesson Two (continuation) 8. c. How Can You Use Each Forward Gear? d. Shifting to a Higher Gear 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Downshifting 1. 2. Chapter 8 Lesson Two (continuation) 3. 4. Stopping 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Chapter 8 Lesson Three I. Acceleration, Deceleration, and Speed a. How Are Acceleration, Deceleration, and Speed Acceleration and Deceleration Rates Vary Maintaining a Constant Speed Monitoring Your Speed Chapter 8 Lesson Four I. Learning How to Steer the Vehicle a. How Can You Steer Your Vehicle Forward and Through Turns? Holding the Steering Wheel Tracking and Steering Steering in a Straight Line Steering to Turn *Hand-over-hand steering *Push-pull-feed steering * * * * Chapter 8 Lesson Four (continuation) a. How Do You Steer in Reverse? Steering to the Rear 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Chapter 9 Lesson One I. Moving from a Curb into Traffic and out of Traffic to a Curb a. What Is the Procedure for Leaving a Curb and Entering Traffic? Advance Planning Making the Move from the Right Curb b. What Is the Procedure for Steering to the Curb? Advance Planning Making the Move Chapter 9 Lesson Two I. Managing Power and Speed on Hills and Mountains a. How Do You Drive Uphill and Downhill? Driving Uphill Automatic transmission Manual transmission Driving Downhill Auto transmission Manual transmission b. How Do You Drive in the Mountains? Special Roadway and Traffic Problems Effects of Weather and Altitude Driving up a Mountian Chapter 9 Lesson Two (continuation) Driving down a Mountain Chapter 9 Lesson Three I. Managing Visibility, Time, and Space When Changing Lanes a. What Is the Safest Way to Change Lanes? Advance Planning Visibility Time Space Making the Change 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Chapter 9 Lesson Four I. Passing Another Vehicle and Being Passed a. What Conditions Will Help You Decide Whether You Should or Should Not Pass? Road Signs and Pavement Markings Atmospheric Conditions Your Speed and the Other Vehicle’s Speed b. How Do You Pass Another Vehicle? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. c. What Should You Do If You Are Being Passed? Chapter 10 Lesson One I. How to Prepare for and Execute a Right Turn a. How Do You Prepare to Make a Right Turn? Check Choose Communicate Position a. How Do You Execute a Right Turn? Chapter 10 Lesson Two I. How to Prepare for and Execute a Left Turn a. How Do You Prepare for a Left Turn? Check Choose the Correct Lane Communicate Your Intentions Position the Vehicle b. How Can You Execute a Left Turn? Turning Left from a Two-Way Street onto a Two-Way Street 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turning Left from a Two-Way Street onto a One-Way Street Turning Left from a One-Way Street onto a One-Way Street Turning Left from a One-Way Street onto a Two-Way Street Chapter 10 Lesson Three I. Planning and Executing a Reverse in Direction a. How Should You Prepare to Make a Turnabout? * * * * * * * b. How Can You Make a Turnabout Two-Point Turns Backing into a driveway 1. 2. 3. 4. Chapter 10 Lesson Three (continuation) Heading into a driveway on the left 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Heading into a driveway on the right Three-Point Turns 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. U-Turns 1. 2. 3. Around the Block Chapter 10 Lesson Four I. How to Prepare for and Execute a Parking Maneuver a. How Do You Angle Park and Perpendicular Park? Right-or Left- Angle Parking 1. 2. 3. Perpendicular Parking 1. 2. 3. Exiting an Angled or a Perpendicular Parking Space 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Chapter 10 Lesson Four (continuation) b. How Do You Parallel Park? Parallel Parking 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. c. How Would You Park in Other Areas? Parking in a Driveway Parking in a Garage Parking on a Hill Parking downhill with a curb 1. 2. Chapter 10 Lesson Four (continuation) Parking downhill without a curb Parking uphill with a curb 1. 2. 3. Parking uphill without a curb Restrictions on Parking * * * * * * * * * Chapter 11 Lesson One I. Managing Visibility, Time, and Space a. How Can You Manage Visibility? Advance Preparations * * * * * * * Behind-the-Wheel Actions b. How Can You Manage Time? d. How Can You Manage Space? Consider Time, Distance, and Speed Assess and Adjust the Space Around Consider Time, Distance, and Speed Chapter 11 Lesson One (continuation) Assess and Adjust the Space Around Your Vehicle Adjust your following distance as needed. Try to keep a 3-second distance behind your vehicle. Whenever possible, try to keep as much as 8 feet on either side of you. If there is insufficient space ahead, b4hind, or to the side of your vehicle, take prompt action to increase the space. Chapter 11 Lesson Two I. Visibility, Time, and Space on Urban Streets a. What Special Factors Affect City Driving? Traffic Density Number of Pedestrians Intersections Slow or Irregular Traffic Flow Lower Speed Limits Sight Obstructions Potholes and Other Road Defects b. How Can You Manage Visibility, Time, and Space in City Driving? Guidelines for Managing Visibility in the City * * * * * Chapter 11 Lesson Two (continuation) * * * Guidelines for Managing Time in the City * * * * * Guidelines for Managing Space in the City * * * * * Chapter 11 Lesson Three I. Visibility, Time, and Space on Rural Roads a. What Special Factors Affect Driving on Rural Roads? Road Conditions Higher Speed, Fewer Controls Slow-Moving Vehicles Sight Obstructions Animals and Objects on the Road b. How Can You Manage Visibility, Time, and Space in Rural Driving? Guidelines for Managing Visibility in Rural Areas * * * * * * Guidelines for Managing Time in Rural Areas * Chapter 11 Lesson Three (continuation) * * * * Guidelines for Managing Space in Rural Areas * * * * * Chapter 11 Lesson Four I. Visibility, Time, and Space on Multiple-Lane Highways a. What Special Factors Affect Driving on Multiple-Lane Highways? Higher Speed Limits Limited Entrances and Exits Frequent Passing Trucks and Other Large Vehicles a. How Can You Manage Visibility, Time, and Space on Multiple-Lane Highways? Guidelines for Managing Visibility on Highways * * * * * * * * Chapter 11 Lesson Four (continuation) Guidelines for Managing Time on Highways * * * * * * * * Guidelines for Managing Space on Highways * * * * * * * Chapter 11 Lesson Four (continuation) * * * Chapter 12 Lesson One I. Driving Safely in Low Light and at Night a. How Do Low Light Conditions Affect Visibility b. How Can You Drive Safely When the Amount of Light Is Low? During Dusk and Dawn Hours At Night Use low beams and high beams correctly. Do not overdrive your headlights. Look beyond your headlights. Chapter 12 Lesson Two I. Visibility, Bright Light, and Glare a. What Conditions Create Glare from the Sun? b. How Can You Drive Safely in the Glare of the Sun? Chapter 12 Lesson Three I. Minimizing Risk in Rain and Snow a. How Can You Manage Visibility, Time, and Space in Rain and Snow? Prepare in advance. Allow an extra margin of safety. On a wet pavement, drive in the tracks of the vehicle ahead of you. Give other drivers plenty of advance notice. Be alert. Keep your low-beam headlights on. Ease your way into turns and curves. b. How Can You Minimize Risk in Snow and Rain? Anticipate and Prevent Skids Anticipate and Prevent Hydroplaning Chapter 12 Lesson Four I. Other Hazardous Weather Condition a. How Can You Minimize Risk in Other Hazardous Weather Conditions? Fog or Smog Sand and Dust Wind Chapter 13 Lesson One I. Sharing the Roadway with Pedestrians and Animals a. What Problems do Pedestrians Pose to Drivers? Children Adults b. How Can You Avoid Collisions with Pedestrians? c. What Responsibilities Do Pedestrians Have? * * * * * * * * d. How Can Drivers Avoid Collisions with Animals? Small Aimals Large Animals Chapter 13 Lesson One (continuation) Using SIPDE to Avoid Collisions with Animals Chapter 13 Lesson Two I. Sharing the Roadway with Motorcycles and Bicycles a. How Can You Recognize and Reduce the Risk of Problems Caused by Cyclists? Watching Out for Cyclists Dangerous Roadway Conditions * * * Lack of Protection Failure to Obey Traffic Laws Irresponsible Drivers What Special Responsibilities Do Motorcyclists Have? Chapter 13 Lesson Three I. Sharing the Roadway with Other Vehicles a. How Can You Safely Share the Roadway with Other Vehicles? Trucks and Tractor-Trailers Visibility Time Space Buses Small Cars Other Kinds of Vehicles Emergency vehicles Snowmobiles Sport utility vehicles Ice-Cream trucks Maintenance vehicles b. How Do You Deal with Slow-Moving Vehicles? Chapter 13 Lesson Four I. Safe Driving Procedures at Railroad Crossings a. How Can You Drive Through a Railroad Crossing Safely? Determine When It Is Safe to Cross Stay Alert Do Not Panic If Your Vehicle Stalls Chapter 14 I. Natural Laws and the Movement of Your Vehicle a. What Are Natural Laws? Inertia Friction Tire pressure Tire condition Rain Ice and snow Road condition Momentum Kinetic Energy Acceleration Braking Gravity Chapter 14 Lesson Two I. Natural Laws and Steering and Braking a. How do Natural Laws Influence Braking Distance? Natural Laws and Braking Factors Affecting Braking Distance Speed Condition of the vehicle Condition of the roadway Hills and mountains b. What Factors and Natural Laws Affect Steering? c. How Do Natural Laws Affect Steering Around a Curve? d. How Do Gravity and the Contour of the Road Affect Steering? Banked Roads Crowned Roads Chapter 14 Lesson Three I. Using Natural Laws to Manage Skids a. What Can Make Your Vehicle Skid? Reduced Traction Changing Speed Too Quickly Changing Direction Too Quickly What Are the Kinds of Skids? * * * * How Do You Respond to a Skid? 1. 2. 3. 4. Chapter 14 Lesson Four I. Natural Laws, Risk Management, and Collisions a. How Can You Use Speed Control to Avoid a Collision? Accelerating Braking b. How Can Knowledge of Natural Laws Help You Avoid a Collision? Steering to Avoid a Collision 1. 2. 3. c. Controlled Off-Road Recovery 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. d. How Can You Minimize the Risk and Consequences of Collision? Force of Impact Chapter 14 Lesson Four (continuation) Speed of the vehicle Weight of the vehicle Impact distance Reducing the Force of Impact Sand canisters Vehicle features If a Collision Is Unavoidable Head-on Side Chapter 15 Lesson One I. Brake, Engine, and Steering Failures a. What Actions Can You Take When Your Brakes Fail? In Case of Brake Failure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Other Brake Problems b. How Can You Respond to Engine Failure? If Your Vehicle’s Engine Stalls If You Flood the Engine If the Engine Overheats Chapter 15 Lesson One (continuation) If the Engine Is Wet c. What Actions Can You Take When Your Steering Fails? If Power Steering Fails Total Steering Failure Chapter 15 Lesson Two I. Tire Failure and Other Serious Problems a. What Actions Can You Take in Case of a Blowout or Flat Tire? If Your Tire Loses Pressure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. How to Change a Tire 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Chapter 15 Lesson Two (continuation) 6. 7. 8. 9. b. What Should You Do If Your Accelerator Pedal Sticks? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. c. What Should You Do If the Hood Flies Up? 1. 2. 3. Chapter 15 Lesson Two (continuation) d. What Actions Can You Take If Your Vehicle Catches Fire? If the Engine Catches fire 1. 2. 3. 4. If There Is a Fire in the Passenger Compartment e. What Should You Do If Your Vehicle’s Battery Is Dead? Jump-Starting Your Vehicle 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Chapter 15 Lesson Two (continuation) 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. f. What Should You Do If Your Headlights Fail? 1. 2. 3. 4. Chapter 15 Lesson Three I. Waiting for Help and Protecting the Scene a. What Should You do at the Scene of a Vehicle Breakdown or Other Emergency? Make Others Aware of Your Problem Protect Yourself Make Decisions When Help Comes Chapter 15 Lesson Four I. First Aid Guidelines and Procedures a. What Are Some Basic First Aid Guidelines? * * * * * * * * * * Chapter 15 Lesson Four (continuation) b. What Are Some Specific First Aid Procedures? Restoring Breathing 1. 2. 3. 4. Controlling Bleeding Treating Shock c. What Items Should You Include in a First Aid Kit for Your Vehicle? * * * * * * * Chapter 15 Lesson Four (continuation) * * * * * * * Chapter 17 Lesson One I. Checking Your Vehicle Before and After You Start the Engine a. What Can You Inspect Before Entering Your Vehicle? Fluid Levels * * * * * Belts, Hoses, and Wires * * * * Chapter 17 Lesson One (continuation) b. What Can You Check After Starting the Engine? Gauges and Warning Lights Brakes Horn Lights and Turn Signals c. How Do You Know When Your Vehicle Should Be Serviced? Chapter 17 Lesson Two I. Becoming Familiar with the Engine and Power Train a. How Does the Engine Work? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. b. What Is the Power Train and What Does It Do? c. How Can You Maintain the Engine and Power Train? Check and Change the Oil Regularly Have Regular Tune-Ups Chapter 17 Lesson Three I. Understanding and Maintaining Vehicle Systems a. How Do the Fuel and Exhaust Systems Work? The Fuel System The Exhaust System b. How Can You Maintain the Fuel and Exhaust Systems? c. How Do the Electrical and Light Systems Work? The Electrical System The Light System d. How Can You Maintain the Electrical and Light Systems? e. How Do the Lubricating and Cooling Systems Work? The Lubricating System The Cooling System f. How Can You Maintain the Lubricating and Cooling Systems? Chapter 17 Lesson Four I. Suspension, Steering, Brakes, and Tires a. What Vehicle systems Are Important for Comfort and Safety: The Suspension System The Steering System The Brake System Disc brakes Drum brakes Antilock brakes Parking brakes The Tires Tire inflation Tire tread Tire rotation Chapter 17 Lesson Four (continuation) b. What Are Some Warning Signs of Vehicle Problems? Suspension and Steering Problems * * * * * * * Brake Problems Tire Problems * * * Chapter 17 Lesson Four (continuation) * * * Chapter 18 Lesson One I. Preparing Yourself and Your Vehicle for a short Trip a. What Steps Should You Take When Planning a Short Trip? Prepare Yourself Do I know how to get where I’m going? Do I know another way to get there? Do I have everything I need? Have I given myself enough time? Am I going at a good time? Prepare Your Vehicle * * * * Chapter 18 Lesson Two I. Getting Ready for a Long Trip a. What Should You Do to Prepare for a Long Trip? Prepare Yourself How will I get to where I want to go? Where will I spend the night while I am on the road? Will I have had enough sleep the night before driving? Budgeting Your Money and Planning Your Time Prepare Your Vehicle * * * * * * * * * * Chapter 18 Lesson Three I. Loading and Driving with a Trailer a. What Do You Need to Know About Trailers? Weight of the Trailer and Its Load Necessary Equipment Preparing to Tow a Trailer Packing a Trailer b. How Do You Drive a Vehicle with a Trailer Attached? Starting Backing Making a Right Turn 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Making a Left Turn 1. 2. 3. Chapter 18 Lesson Three (continuation) 4. Overtaking, Passing, and Being Overtaken Slowing and Stopping Chapter 18 Lesson Four I. Traveling Safely in a Light Truck: A Pickup, Sport Utility Vehicle, or Van a. How Do You Drive a Pickup, Sport Utility Vehicle, or Van? Visibility Vehicle Size Know the height of your vehicle. Know the weight of your vehicle. Be alert for wind. Know about your vehicle’s tires. Protecting Other Motorists Protecting Yourself