“The sky is the limit”
“The sky is the limit”
Here are the Skills you will learn to drive and become independent and safe driver.
Cockpit Drill/ Basics
Door -Seat (head rest if adjustable)-Steering
Seat belt -Mirrors
Controls
Hand (Gear-parking brake)
Foot (ABC accelerator- brake- clutch)
Moving off & stopping - POM/MSM
Moving off on flat level
Hill start
Downhill start
Moving away at an angle
Learn to move off and stop safely
Junctions - MSPSL -who has priority?
T junctions - Cross roads - Roundabouts
Staggered Cross Roads:
Learn how to deal with different types of junctions.
Approaching and Emerging from junctions
On the road
Use of Mirrors
Use of Signals: Understand when to signal to avoid misleading other road users. The signals must be well timed - needed and correct.
Respond to Signs and Signals and roads markings plus traffic lights.
Anticipate and planning
Use of speed
Position: normal driving position 1 meter
Pedestrian crossings 5 Types
Zebra Crossings or uncontrolled
Pelican Crossings
Puffin Crossings
Toucan Crossings
Equestrian Crossings
Judgement
Meeting Traffic
Crossing Traffic
Overtaking
Following Distance
Clearance/Obstruction
Manoeuvres/ 4 EXERCISES
Pulling up on the right and reversing 2 cars lengths and re-join the traffic
Reverse Parallel Parking
Controlled Stop: Learn to respond quickly to an expected situation by stopping the car suddenly as safely as possible ie: child in the road
Reverse and Forward Bay Parking
Ancillary controls
Show me / Tell me
Position
Normal Driving
Lane Discipline
Normal Stop
Defensive driving
Awareness and Planning
Courtesy and Considerate
Safe following Distance
Respect other roads users
Independent driving
Use of Sat nav
Following Directions
Driving Conditions
Learn to drive in different weather conditions
Day and Night Driving
Driving On Different Roads Types
City Driving
Country Roads
Dual Carriageways
Motorways
Eco Safe Driving
Learn to drive by minimising fuel consumption
Planning and awareness is key as it helps not to accelerate too much nor braking sharply.
GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT