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Basic Auto Mechanics, session 2 (Tuesday period 1)

The Danger Shop was once again made up like a garage, except outside of it instead of the interior. John was standing by the probably by now familiar black chevy.

"Good morning," he said. He handed each student a handout. "That there is a good overview of what makes up a car engine and how it works. I thought, before we got into the fixing of same, we'd make sure you'd have some experience with how one works. So we're going to go for a drive." He grinned. "Virtually speaking.

"You'll both have a chance to take the wheel and go all out on the road." His grin turned wolfish. "Because in here you don't have to worry about crashing or being pulled over for speeding.

"So who wants to go first?"

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like the icon says you know what to do

Romeo Montague

Inara Serra

and demonstration on how to drive. Ask any questions about same.

Inara raised her hand. "How do you drive a car?"

"I'll run you through the basics in the car," John told her with a smile. "I figured this might make the rest of the class more understandable for you in particular."

"I'm sorry to be such a bother and slow you and Romeo down," she said sheepishly. "I didn't mean to."

"It's no problem," John said. "You'd probably have to teach me how to pilot a shuttle."

Blushing more, she admitted, "I'd have to ask for pointers on that, too, unfortunately."

Maybe she could coax Gavin into showing her the simulator again.

"The basics really aren't that difficult," John said encouragingly.

"I think I may have to take your word for that," she laughed, "and I apologize in advance if I run your car into anything important."

You are driving a 67 impala. The roads are totally moddable, make them as straight or curvy as you want and feel free to see what the car can really do.

Romeo grinned with glee as he took the wheel. He hadn't driven since his trip home, and that had all been on city roads.

He drove too fast -- close to 90 when the road was straight -- and took the curves too sharply, but didn't do anything that would have crashed the car.

"Not bad," John complimented. "Just be careful when you go into the curves -- you don't want to spin out and lose control."

Inara took a seat behind the wheel and stared blankly at both the instrument panel and the road ahead of her before turning to Professor Winchester with a pleading look for help.

"Okay," John said, pointing out various things as he named them. "This peddle is the gas, and the one next to it is the brake. This lever here shifts the gears -- the transmission's automatic so you only have to worry about park, reverse and, forward. You control the direction by turning the wheel..."

"And the dials and gauges?" She asked, pointing to the dashboard and trying to memorize things as Professor Winchester said them. "Which ones do I need to prioritize on?"

"That one there is the most important," John said, pointing. "It tells your speed."

Inara nodded. "Is there a recommended speed?"

"There's a posted speed limit on most roads," John said. "But for now, just go with whatever you feel comfortable with."

"I suppose getting out and walking isn't an option?" She asked, not really expecting an answer. "How do I make the car take off?"

"Put your foot on the brake, shift it into forward gear, then step gently on the gas."

Inara put her foot on the brake, shifted (after a little struggle) to what she hoped was a forward gear, then stepped lightly on the gas pedal.

The car lurched forward a few feet before she took her foot off the gas and switched it to the brake and she frowned. "That didn't feel right."

he's around after class if you need him.

Yes I know there are other cars but it's the metallicar. Besides truckzilla you'd practically need a step ladder to get into. ;)

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