Q: If your bus is automatic, you don't need to worry about this method, but if it's a standard, you do. Start by establishing how many gear positions your bus has, usually four or five for driving forward, plus neutral and reverse.  You should be able to find a diagram on your bus. If you can't, find someone more experienced to tell you about the gears on the bus. Once someone shows you, you may want to make your own chart just in case you forget. Start by pressing your left foot down on the clutch, which is the pedal to the left of the brake. Next, place your right foot on the brake, and shift into second gear, which will be your starting gear.  Next, undo the parking brake. Slowly lift your foot off the clutch until it reaches the friction point then stop. You'll know you've hit the friction point because the bus will start to move forward. Move your foot to the accelerator. As you start to accelerate, release the clutch with your left foot, pushing further down on the accelerator with your right foot. As you drive and need to go faster, you'll need to shift up. The process is similar to how you shifted to put the bus in motion. Once again, if you are driving an automatic, you can skip this step.  Push the clutch in with your left foot. As you do, take your right foot off the accelerator. Shift up into the next gear. Next, take your foot off the clutch, and press down on the accelerator. You'll need to do this step a bit faster than when you started the bus moving. Use the same method to shift down.
A: Identify the gears on your bus if it is a standard. Shift into motion. Shift to other gears.

Q: If you are asked to give a presentation on a certain topic it is likely because you are knowledgeable about the material. If this is not the case, you need to make sure you fully understand the material inside and out prior to the presentation. The best presenters are those who understand the topic and are clearly passionate about the material they are presenting.  For example, if you are asked to present on ethics in business, for a university business class you are likely not an expert on the topic. However, you should still thoroughly research the topic and communicate to your classmates why this is an important topic. Keep in mind why you are presenting on the topic and what should be achieved at the end of the presentation. The most engaging presentations are easy for the audience to follow. Make sure that the material you are presenting is arranged in a logical order and flows between topics. This will help you maintain the attention of your audience. The audience should not struggle to follow the presentation because this will detract from the information being communicated. For example, if you are giving a presentation on how to engage with social media you should begin by outlining different social media platforms. Then explain how each one works, and then provide more detailed information concerning different types of posts, when to post, how to respond to comments etc. Some presentations will include complex concepts or key terms that require special attention. It is a good idea to isolate these terms and concepts and clearly explain them to the audience.  If you are teaching an undergraduate class in geography, for example, you may want to spend some time defining the difference between human geography and physical geography. Often these definitions will warrant their own slide if you are using visual aids. The most engaging presentations are always accompanied by some form of visual aid, usually a slideshow presentation. Slideshows allow you to provide graphs, charts, images, and text to accompany your oral presentation. Often these materials provide a fun way to enhance the learning experience for the audience. For example, if you are presenting financial reports to your coworkers a slideshow will allow you to include graphs and charts that can help the audience visualize the numbers you are explaining. Consider using one of these helpful tools:  Powerpoint Keynote Google Slides Zoho Show Prezi Audio and video material can also be included to make a presentation more dynamic and fun. When possible, include a video or audio clip from a relevant movie, television show, music video, or commercial. This will help to break up your presentation so that the audience does not become bored listening to your voice the entire time. Depending on the type of presentation, videos or music can be played before a presentation begins while people are still taking their seats.  If you are giving a lecture in history you may want to provide video footage of the event your are discussing, for example, the Vietnam War or Iron Curtain Speech. You could also use a recent clip from a television show to highlight a specific point you are trying to make in your presentation. Be creative.
A: Learn and understand the topic. Organize the material in a clear and logical manner. Clearly explain and define key concepts. Create interesting visual aids. Include audio and video material when possible.

Q: Aside from applying products externally to your lips, staying hydrated will keep your lips from drying and cracking. The more hydrated your lips are, the smoother your lipstick will look and the easier it will come off. If you find yourself with dry, flaky lips, try increasing the amount of water you drink. Try carrying a refillable water bottle with you throughout the day. In addition to being good for your overall health, staying hydrated can help with skin and lip health by improving circulation. You can easily Make a Tasty Lip Scrub with sugar, honey, and olive oil. Mixing these three ingredients will help moisturize your lips and remove dry, dead skin cells.  To make a basic lip scrub at home, mix together roughly one tablespoon of sugar and a half a teaspoon each of honey and olive oil. You can modify this basic recipe to your taste (using more or less honey or oil) or to make a larger batch at once. If you decide to make a larger batch of lip scrub, be sure to store it in an airtight container with a lid so your scrub doesn't dry out. If you prefer, you can add different scents like vanilla to your lip scrub to get the exact scent/taste that you like. Add your lip scrub to your evening routine right after you brush your teeth. Making lip exfoliation part of your daily routine will keep your lips healthy and hydrated. Experts recommend using a scrub at least once per week and more often if you have very dry lips. Apply an unscented, unflavored lip balm or lip moisturizer that contains a mixture of moisturizers and wax to your dry, chapped lips. This should help to restore moisture to your lips and to protect them. Reapply as needed. Overuse of lip balms can interfere with your lips’ natural ability to produce moisture. Instead of using a lip balm daily, stop using it once your lips heal, and only use it again when your lips are chapped and dry. This applies to medicated lip balms as well, which usually contain topical steroids. Matte long wear lip colors are often extremely drying and difficult to remove. If you love the look of these lipsticks, try alternating them with lipsticks advertised as “hydrating.” It’s easier to remove lipstick from hydrated lips than dry, flaky ones.  If you choose matte long wear lip colors, be sure to thoroughly hydrate your lips before applying the lip color. Look for a natural lip balm with aloe and vitamin E in it. These components in natural lip balms protect and hydrate your lips without creating a sheen on your lips that can interfere with applying matte lipsticks. If you’ve been wearing a matte long wear lipstick and your lips feel dry at the end of the day, try applying a thin layer of coconut oil to them after you’ve removed the lipstick and before bed. This way, the coconut oil can hydrate your lips overnight. If you have an especially stubborn lip color that won’t come off easily, then you might need to give your lips a rest between removal attempts. Don’t scrub your lips so much that they feel raw.
A:
Stay hydrated. Use a lip scrub. Apply a thick lip moisturizer to chapped lips. Avoid wearing only flat, matte long wear lipsticks. Avoid rubbing your lips raw.