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Control Applications

Driving is a human-machine interface that most of us use daily or almost daily. However, few of us probably have given thought to the number of controls that driving requires. The following table lists the minimum controls found on today's automobiles. When automobiles were first introduced in the l890's, the only controls were a steering lever and brakes, but top speed

Hand-Operated Controls
Automobile Controls
Foot-Operated Controls

Steering wheel
Steering wheel position
Horn
Ignition
Headlamp
Parking lights
Turn signal
Trip odometer
Illumination intensity
Windshield wiper
Windshield washer
Transmission lever
Emergency brake*
Windshield defroster
Rear window defroster
Hood release
Gas tank cover release
Mirror controls
Door lock(s)
Window control(s)
Seat adjustment(s)
Head rest adjustment(s)
Cruise control
High beam
Hazard warning signal
Heater
Air Conditioner
Air Flow
Radio
CD player
Tape player

The first automobiles were equipped with two controls: steering and brake levers.

 

 

 

 

 

* May vary depending on model.
Accelerator
Brake
Clutch*
High beam*
Emergency brake*

was about 4-5 MPH.

  
 

   

  
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