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2 Contents Cockpit drill The foot controls The hand controls Moving off and stopping Mirrors and blind spots Turn-in-the-road eversing left and right mergency stop Pedestrian crossings Safe signalling everse (parallel) parking Approaching junctions oundabout procedure merging at T-junctions Crossroads Meeting vehicles Crossing traffic / Allowing clearance Overtaking Driveschool AD Training

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4 FASH 1. The cockpit drill ear doors? Child locks? Tailgate? Safety first! DSSSM = easy order to remember Doors - All doors closed? Seat - eg reach Steering - Arm reach, head restraint Seatbelts - Driver s responsibilities Mirrors - Adjust from normal seating position Head restraint Doors Seat MPH Under 14 s F H FU TMP SS Steering Seatbelts FASH Mirrors D-S-S-S-M Driveschool AD Training

5 A-B-C 2. The foot controls Accelerator nown as gas pedal Controls engine power Operated with right foot ight, sensitive pressure entle use for eco-driving C B A MPH More gas, more power Footbrake Slows and stops the car Operates on all four wheels Shows the brake lights Pivot the right foot Use progressively Use in conjunction with mirrors C B A SOW Mirrors - Brake lights All four wheels Clutch Breaks the link between the engine and the wheels Operate with the left foot Use gently and progressively A BOX C B A A BOX Smooth operation of the clutch isten to the engine Balance clutch and gas Pause momentarily as clutch engages during gear changes Use clutch-control for low speed manoeuvring Pedal down Pedal up Biting point As easy as Driveschool AD Training

6 3. The hand controls HandBrake Use when waiting or parking Works on rear wheels only Secured by ratchet Use button when applying P! ear lever ach gear has its own speed range Use the gear that fits speed and road conditions skipping intermediate gears as necessary ower gears deliver more power Palming method for accurate gear changes ook well ahead when changing gear Use neutral when parked ear wheels only 1st 3rd 5th UTA 35-? ? Slow Steering wheel 2nd 4th everse Hands at ten-to-two / quarter-to-three ight grip, thumbs on rim Smooth flowing movement ook where you want to go, let your hands follow your eyes ndicators Fingertip control Move the stalk in the same direction that you turn the wheel TH DCATO SWTCH SS ngine start Handbrake/eutral check gnition switch (3 positions) elease key on starting Auxiliary gnition ngine start Off (remove key for steering lock) Driveschool AD Training

7 4. Moving off and stopping Prepare Handbrake/eutral Start engine Select gear Set gas Biting point - Feet still! Observe Safety checks eft blind-spot eft door mirror Centre mirror oad ahead ight door mirror ight blind-spot Check first Check as required Consider a signal Move elease handbrake Clutch up gently... Steer to safety-line Mirrors Stopping View in door mirror Choose a safe, legal and convenient place to park Mirrors Consider a Signal ook well ahead to steer Footbrake - Clutch Handbrake - eutral Prepare Observe Move O TY Driveschool AD Training

8 5. Mirrors and blind spots Adjustment Adjust mirrors from your normal seating position Avoid touching the glass Adjust for maximum rear view Use mirrors well before Moving off Signalling Changing direction or road position Changing speed Opening doors Manoeuvre Method MSM Quick glances Minimum head movement Use mirrors in pairs Dipping mirrors for use at night Use mirrors as often as required for each manoeuvre Blind spots Areas not covered by mirrors Always check before moving off Consider a brief check before turning right Signal nform others FASH Flat mirror FASH Mirrors s it safe? Convex mirror Driveschool AD Training

9 6. Turn-in-the-road ocation Safe... egal Convenient Avoiding, driveways, junctions, etc. Avoiding obstacles on the kerb CAMB Moving off (POM) Check all mirrors and blind spots o signal required Driving across Clutch-control Brisk steering - Slow car! Walking speed or slower Maintain a look-out for traffic Steer left before stopping Waiting (POM) Handbrake, reverse gear ffective observation all round ye contact with drivers ook over your left shoulder before you start moving eversing Walking speed or slower, steering to the left ook and steer to the right before stopping Waiting (POM) Handbrake, first gear ffective observation all round ye contact with drivers Final leg ook well ahead along the road to the right for accurate steering Thank other drivers for waiting Driveschool AD Training

10 7. eversing left and right ocation Safe... egal Convenient Avoiding, schools, busy junctions, crossroads etc. Approaching MSM - PS Signal alongside the junction (if required) Arm signal? Stop two to three car lengths beyond the target road Allow clearance from the kerb eversing to the right All round observation (POM) before starting to reverse Walking speed or slower eft shoulder observation while straight-line reversing ight shoulder observation when turning the corner Frequent blind-spot checks ive way to traffic and pedestrians everse for about six car lengths into the new road eversing to the left All round observation (POM) before starting to reverse Walking speed or slower ook back while reversing with frequent blind-spot checks Caution: front of car swings out when turning - maximum observation before steering to the left ive way to other road users everse for about three car lengths into the new road Finish All round observation Consider signal Move back to the left well before the junction eep a lookout for traffic and pedestrians Driveschool AD Training

11 8. mergency stop Avoid emergencies BY: Adjusting your speed to fit the road and traffic conditions Maintaining a safe distance Planning your driving well ahead Stop! Mirrors are the lowest priority eact promptly Brake - and then - clutch (on-abs) eep both hands on the wheel ABS... Secure the car Handbrake eutral Check all mirrors Deep breath - relax! Move off Prepare the car eft blind spot Mirrors ight blind spot Control skids By: emoving the cause of skids by doing one, or a combination of the following: Pump the footbrake (non ABS) Steer in the direction of the skid elease the accelerator (power skids) Plan to avoid mergencies! Driveschool AD Training

12 9. Pedestrian crossings Approaching ook for pedestrians on or near the crossing MSM - arly mirror check Slow enough to stop safely o parking or overtaking on the zig-zag lines SOW Controlled At the crossing Wait behind ive Way/Stop line Secure the car t is dangerous to beckon pedestrians to cross the road Traffic ight-stop ine Pelican crossing questrian Proceeding Check blind spots - someone may run onto the crossing eep crossings clear in traffic queues Zebra: proceed when safe Pelican: proceed when safe at flashing amber or green light Puffin/Toucan/Pegasus/Combined: proceed when safe on green light School/Police controlled: proceed when signalled to do so if safe Zebra ive-way ine Toucan Puffin/Toucan/questrian or Combined road junction and crossing Crossings with islands Straight pelicans, puffins, toucans: treat as one crossing Straight zebras: treat as two crossings but with extreme caution Staggered crossings: treat as two crossings - watch for pedestrians who are not following the rules! SOW School crossing patrol Uncontrolled Zebra crossing Driveschool AD Training

13 10. Safe signalling The purpose of signals To help other road users To warn other road users To alert others to your presence HT HT Safe signals are: intend to turn right Properly timed iven without misleading others FT FT Main methods of signalling Direction signals intend to turn left ndicators Arm Other methods of signalling SOW SOW Warning signals Hazard lights Horn Flashing headlamps Brake lights Fog lights eversing lights am slowing down FASH Headlights am here! BP! Horn Mirrors Signal Manoeuvre SOW Hazard lights am stationary or slowing down rapidly VS eversing lights am reversing or intending to reverse Driveschool AD Training

14 11. everse (parallel) parking Starting position Alongside the target vehicle Allow a car door s width clearance Select reverse to show warning lights Consider handbrake eversing All round observation before moving Very slow walking pace eep looking all round while moving everse to point of turn Target vehicle Turning in Check all blind spots Steer left 45 angle to centre of space eep a look out for vehicles and pedestrians Straightening up Steer right lance to the front to remain aware of your position in relation to the target vehicle Finish within 2 car lengths Finishing Steer left to straighten wheels Aim to finish reasonably close to the kerb within two car lengths of the target vehicle eep a lookout for traffic... Driveschool AD Training

15 12. Approaching junctions Position when turning eep well to your own side of the road as you turn ook ook in current road and new road for: Vehicles Pedestrians Obstructions Mirrors in new road Speed/ear Slow enough to turn or stop safely Position Maintain safety-line 1 metre from kerb or obstructions Signal Timing - early/late? Without misleading Mirrors s it safe to turn? Turning eft Wait or go? Wait at the point of turn eep wheels pointing straight ahead when waiting f you can walk across Speed/ear Slow enough to turn safely, being prepared to stop... Time your approach by slowing down to fit with gaps in traffic Position eft of centre, but allowing sufficient space for oncoming vehicles Allow traffic to pass on the left where there is enough space Mirrors & Signal Turning ight Driveschool AD Training

16 13. oundabout procedure oing ahead o signal on approach eep to left-hand lane (Mirrors) Signal left as you pass the exit before the one you want Turning left Signal left on approach Maintain signal eep to the left lane eneral advice Whenever practical, follow the twelve o clock rule ook for signs/lane markings, local rules may vary... Be aware of the actions of other road users, especially: ong vehicles Vehicles towing trailers Motor cyclists Bicycles Turning right Signal right on approach Use the right-hand lane (Mirrors) Signal left as you pass the exit before the one you want Take special care when changing lanes f you miss your exit, go round again Driveschool AD Training

17 14. merging at T-junctions Approaching MSM - PS arly assessment Open or Closed view? Arriving Position right/left Select appropriate gear ffective observation - looking for gaps Decide to wait or go Handbrake? Vehicles on main road Have priority and should not need to change speed or position STOP Closed junction merging Check door mirrors Creep and peep? ook where you re going when steering out! n the new road Mirrors Signal cancelled? Make progress Open junction ook, Assess, Decide, Act Driveschool AD Training

18 15. Crossroads oing ahead MSM - PS ook + ahead s the new road clear and safe to enter? Mirrors in new road Make progress Turning right MSM - PS on approach ook + ahead Pass nearside, offside or give way? Mirrors in new road Signal cancelled? Make progress Turning left Similar to T-junction MSM - PS on approach ook + ahead Make eye contact with drivers opposite merge when 100% safe Mirrors in new road Signal cancelled? Make progress Useful clues when approaching oad signs? aps in houses? oad markings? At unmarked junctions ever assume priority Priority can only be given ever taken Always be prepared to give way Driveschool AD Training

19 16. Meeting vehicles Where? Anywhere where the road width is restricted Parked vehicles oad works Traffic calming schemes Approach Decide who has priority MSM Time your approach by slowing down to fit with gaps in traffic Decide: Wait, go or don t know? Arrival f you don t know, don t go Take up holdback position when waiting Handbrake? While waiting Be alert for traffic movement all around eep looking for safe gap Proceeding POM routine - with special attention to blind spots because of waiting position Anticipate dangers around the obstruction Allow adequate clearance when passing the obstruction eneral Flashing headlamps only indicate presence - make your own decision Thank other drivers when appropriate Cancel signals after use f in doubt wait... Driveschool AD Training

20 P SPD SPD P P SPD SPD P P SPD SPD P P SPD SPD P 17. Crossing & Allowing clearance Where? Anywhere you pass in front of other vehicles Turning right Ahead at crossroads Approach MSM - PS Time your approach by slowing down to fit with gaps in traffic Approaching vehicles Have priority Should not need to change speed or direction Decision to proceed Could you walk across? s the new road clear of: Pedestrians who are crossing? Obstructions? Queuing vehicles? Clearance from parked vehicles Minimum of 1 car door s width educed space? educe speed... ook for hidden dangers Clearance for other road users Allow cyclists room to wobble a minimum of two metres clearance ive pedestrians a wide berth xpect surprises! Only a fool breaks the Two-Second rule Driveschool AD Training

21 P SPD SPD P P SPD SPD P P SPD SPD SPD P SPD P P 18. Overtaking Ask yourself Do need to overtake? s it legal? Can see clearly? s it safe? Are there any hidden dips or blind areas Am 100% sure? 4 Approaching Mirrors, position, speed - hang-back ear, decide Mirrors, signal, move out, accelerate Passing Allow a minimum of 1.5 metres clearance ook well ahead Be prepared to drop back in an emergency 3 Moving back in Use your mirrors effectively Maintain or increase your speed Consider a signal Maintain an almost straight course to move in gradually 2 1 ase out to here without excessive acceleration. f safe, power through. 2 Check left door mirror, ease back in. 45 m.p.h. 55 m.p.h. Closing speed = 100 m.p.h Approximately 48 metres per second f in doubt... Don t overtake... ed line shows how not to overtake! 1 3 Check interior mirror and continue straight-line acceleration 4 Check interior and right door mirror to complete the manoeuvre. Driveschool AD Training

Answers to Quick Quiz Pupil Handout Pack 1

Answers to Quick Quiz Pupil Handout Pack 1 COCKPIT DRILL 1. It is the one pedal which is depressed fully to the floor most of the time when in use. 2. Check in the exterior mirrors that the bodyline of the vehicle and windows are flush. 3. You