Control of a Vehicle

Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving.

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    Memory Seats
    On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors. ...

    Braking
    Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three&- ...

    Parking Brake
    To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning ...