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		Unit 1		Operate the vehicle
			Element 2		Makes adjustments for best control and safety
						PC (b)	Carries out pre-drive adjustments to enable control of the vehicle
						notes:	Adjustments include: driver's seat (locates and uses foot brace, sits deep in seat, keeps slight bend in knee, can keep firm shoulder contact while making full turn of wheel) head restraint (top of restraint level with the top of the ear) steering wheel (positioned to allow full and free movement, view of controls and to minimise arm strain) controls and switches (such as climate control) all three mirrors (for maximum rear vision) So that the side of vehicle is visible in the side mirrors if the head is moved slightly adjustments for night driving: side mirrors slightly out, interior light minimised, instrument lights dimmed

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