Basic Auto Mechanics, session 2 (Tuesday period 1)

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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?"

[ooc: wait for ocd's up]

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Re: Take your turn behind the wheel

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"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..."

Re: Take your turn behind the wheel

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"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?"

Re: Take your turn behind the wheel

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

Re: Take your turn behind the wheel

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Inara nodded. "Is there a recommended speed?"

Re: Take your turn behind the wheel

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

Re: Take your turn behind the wheel

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"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?"

Re: Take your turn behind the wheel

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

Re: Take your turn behind the wheel

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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."