Driving skills syllabus

2   Starting and stopping the engine

Aim

• To start and stop the vehicle's engine.

Situation

• The vehicle should be parked somewhere safe and off the road, such as a driveway.
• The vehicle should have the handbrake/park brake on and be in neutral (manual) or park (automatic).

The driver should

• When starting the engine:
  • Make sure the handbrake/park brake is on.
  • Make sure the gears are in neutral (manual) or park (automatic).
  • Press the clutch pedal with left foot (manual) and press the brake pedal with right foot.
  • Turn the ignition key on, then turn it further to start the engine.
  • Let the key go as soon as the engine starts.
  • Check all gauges and warning lights.
• When stopping the engine:
  • Push the clutch in (manual) and press the brake pedal.
  • Put handbrake/park brake on.
  • Put gears in neutral (manual) or park (automatic).
  • Check gauges and warning lights (only handbrake/park brake or park light should be on).
  • Turn the ignition key off and remove it from the ignition.
  • Perform the tasks at least twice.

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Last updated: 2 October 2009