Standard Operating Procedure

Overview:  We will teach you how to leave Mercer University in your car

Equipment/ Supplies:

Equipment: The equipment you’ll need is a safe car with all of its parts working, especially a seatbelt.

Supplies:  You will need a set of keys to a car, preferably your own car, a comfortable outfit, and a pair of close-toed shoes.

Procedures:

            Step One:  Find your car in the parking lot

            Step Two:  Unlock your car and get into your driver’s seat

            Step Three:  Close your door and put your seatbelt on

Step Four:  Stick your key into the ignition and turn your car on

Step Five:  Put your foot on the break and put your car into “reverse”

Step Six:  Check your rearview mirrors and slowly let your foot off the break in order to roll out of your spot

Step Seven:  Turn your wheel clockwise/ counterclockwise depending on where the exit is

Step Eight:  Once out of the parking spot fully, press the breaks and put the car into “drive”

Step Nine:  Turn your wheel the opposite way it was backing out, and slowly let off the breaks

Step Ten:  Once your wheel is straightened and you are headed towards the exit, let off the breaks fully and you can even press on the gas

Step Eleven:  Once at the exit of the parking lot, make sure you stop/ yield according to the signs provided

Step Twelve:  After following the signs, you are out of the parking lot and on the roads!  CONGRATS!

Quality Control:  Always make sure your car has gas and battery before you drive.  Make sure you remember where you parked so you’re never searching around for your car for too long.  Always take precautions when driving (i.e. checking surroundings and mirrors, following signs, having a plan as to where to go,…)