How to Turn on the Air Conditioning in a Driving School Car?
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Press the A/C button. Turn on the fan switch, rotate the temperature control knob to the blue side for cold air, adjust the fan speed, and set the temperature. Rotate the temperature control knob to the red side, turn on the fan switch for hot air. However, during the driving test, remember not to turn on the air conditioning, as it may affect your test results. The reasons for not turning on the air conditioning during the driving test are as follows: 1. Using air conditioning in low gear directly affects power: During the second part of the driving test, the main focus is on precisely and steadily completing various test items by controlling the clutch and brake at low speeds. When the car is in low gear, the engine's output power is relatively low. 2. Clutch control habits are affected: Practicing with the air conditioning on can affect your clutch control habits. 3. Increased carbon monoxide concentration: Turning on the air conditioning in low gear or at idle speed can cause incomplete fuel combustion, leading to an increase in carbon monoxide concentration.
When learning to drive at the driving school with the air conditioning on, I remember feeling quite confused at first, but now I've got it figured out. Generally, after starting the engine, locate the air conditioning control panel on the dashboard and press the A/C button—when it lights up, it means the cooling is activated. In winter, you don’t need the A/C; just turn the temperature knob to the heat setting. Then adjust the fan speed to a medium level, like 2 or 3. Once the cabin temperature feels comfortable, lower the fan speed to save power and reduce noise. Don’t rush the process; communicate with your instructor—they’ll demonstrate it for you. Driving school cars might have older buttons due to long-term use, so if they don’t respond, press gently a few more times. Back when I was learning, I often messed up the airflow and ended up sweating buckets, but once I got familiar, it became much smoother. Remember, safety comes first—don’t adjust the panel while driving.
