Ok, this Thursday, I'm teaching a class at the local Women's Crisis center.
It will be a class on "all things automotive."
It is more of a conversation than a formal class. I'm looking to just help
educate the clients on some automotive basics. So far, here are some
topics I plan to cover...
-The basic parts of a car-
Motor parts, drive train, and just some terms about the body
-What to look for and steer clear of when buying a car
Leaks, fluid colors, sounds, rust
-What to have in your car at all times
Jumper cables, flares (although Ibll recommend chem. sticks) flashlight,
blanket, gloves, cell phone charger (what else?)
-How to change a tire (this is a practical exercise)
-How to handle roadside emergencies
Get car out of lane of travel, stay in car unless there is a safe place
nearby
-Preventive maintenance
How often to do oil changes, keeping things clean, checking lights and
tires, etc
What I want to ask the wisdom here isb& If you could teach this class, what
would you put in it? Remember, the audience is mostly single, female
parents that know little to nothing about cars. I want to give them a
little better understanding of the workings of a car. I hope to bring a
sense of empowerment (however small) to them about their car.
Please feel free email me comments. I want to put together something that
I can give others to use in their communities to spread these kind of
classes.
Moose
"We all know we're dying, And there's no sign of a parachute."
Tori Amos
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