OmegaDrive
DSA Syllabus
As a learner, you must fully understand each item listed below, without any prompting. You must also act correctly on what you see.
The Basics: |
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| Cockpit checks | DSSSM |
| Safety checks | HOOOG |
| Controls & instruments | What, where, why and how to use. |
| Moving off & stopping |
POM, under control, safe driving line. |
| Safe positioning |
Open door's width from curb. |
| Mirrors |
Adjusting and using; MSPSL |
| Signals |
When necessary, correctly timed |
| Anticipation & planning |
What do I do if ...? |
| Use of speed |
Correct speed for the conditions. Know and stick to the speed limit. |
| Other traffic |
Dealing with oncoming traffic, vulnerable road users. |
| Junctions |
Approach speed, observation, left & right turns, cutting corners |
| Roundabouts |
Signals on approach, priority, straight-lining, spiral. |
| Pedestrian crossings |
Recognising crossings, markings, priority, observations on approach. |
| Adverse conditions |
Rain, snow, low sun, loose surfaces, misted-up windows. |
| Emergency stop |
Avoidance by defensive driving, speed of reaction, skid control. |
| Dual carriageways |
Joining & leaving, overtaking and lane discipline |
The Manoeuvres: |
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| Turn in the Road |
A COOL place to do it. Where might it be illegal? |
| Reverse round a corner |
Keeping reasonably close to the curb. |
| Parallel park |
Steer one turn to the left, then one to the right, then all the way to the right. |
| Bay park |
Use line nearest to you marking the bay you want to reverse into. Full left lock. Remember to straighten up when parallel with lines! |
Other: |
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| Legal responsibilities |
Tax, Insurance, MOT |
| Environmental issues |
Environmentally efficient driving |
| Passangers & loads |
Effects of extra weight. |
| Security |
Lock it or lose it. |
The official Drivers Record form from the Driving Standards Agency can
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