The interior of the vehicle is equally important for the driver's awareness.
The initial inspection the driver performs when opening the vehicles door is to quickly scan the vehicle's interior to verify that the dash, the seats, the floor and the back dash have nothing on them. If there is something in the vehicle; the object(s) has to be placed on the floor behind the front passenger seat. If the object cannot properly be placed there, the object then needs to be placed upon the rear seat (preferrably behind the front passenger seat) and seat buckled into place. This is the safest method of transporting objects that will not fit into the vehicle's trunk. (Of course, the vehicle trunk is the first option of choice.) If the trunk is not available - please consider clearing the trunk of objects other than the standard emergency supplies.
NEXT, AS YOU SIT IN THE DRIVERS SEAT, pull the door closed, insert the key into the ignition as you lift your left elbow and lock your door, or you reach with your left hand to depress the button that locks the doors. Wise procedure for you and your passengers. Protect property and privacy. Adjust your seat. Check the position of your seat and the position of your mirrors and BUCKLE UP.
Now, as you turn the ignition key to the start position, turn off the radio and heater fan inorder to be able to hear the sound of the engiine. This sound will tell you immediately much about the engine.
Get to know the sound of your vehicle's engine.
Glance at the fuel gauge. If you vehicle has a tachometer, notice what this instrument tells you about the strength of the engine.
With your hands at the 9:00 & 3:00 position on the steering wheel, you are now ready to focus your attention on the driving procedures.
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