In terms of the basic physical tasks required, a driver must be able to control
direction, acceleration, and deceleration.
For motor vehicles, the detailed tasks include:
Starting the vehicle''s engine with the starting system
Setting the
transmission to the correct gear
Depressing the pedals with one''s feet to accelerate, slow, and stop the vehicle, and if the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, to modulate the clutch
Steering the vehicle''s
direction with the steering wheel
Operating other important ancillary devices such as the indicators, headlights, and windshield wipers
Watching the road conditions in all directions around the vehicle (including frequent checks behind the vehicle using mirrors) to monitor the relative location of other vehicles (including bicycles), and pedestrians