The Basics:
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Cockpit checks
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DSSSM |
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Safety checks
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HOOOG
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Controls & instruments
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What, where,
why and how to use.
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Moving off & stopping
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POM,
under control, safe driving line. |
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Safe positioning
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Open door's
width from curb. |
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Mirrors
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Adjusting and
using; MSPSL |
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Signals
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When
necessary, correctly timed |
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Anticipation & planning
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What do I do
if ...?
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Use of speed
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Correct speed
for the conditions. Know and stick to the speed limit.
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Other traffic
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Dealing with
oncoming traffic, vulnerable road users. |
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Junctions
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Approach
speed, observation, left & right turns, cutting corners
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Roundabouts
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Signals on
approach, priority, straight-lining, spiral. |
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Pedestrian crossings
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Recognising
crossings, markings, priority, observations on approach.
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Adverse conditions
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Rain, snow,
low sun, loose surfaces, misted-up windows. |
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Emergency stop
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Avoidance by
defensive driving, speed of reaction, skid control. |
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Dual carriageways
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Joining &
leaving, lane discipline |
The Maneuvres:
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Turn in the Road |
A COOL
place to do it. Where might it be illegal? |
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Reverse round a corner
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Keeping
reasonably close
to the curb.
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Parallel park
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Steer one turn to the
left,
then one to the right,
then all the way to the right.
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Bay park
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Use line
nearest to you marking the bay you want to reverse into. Full
left lock. Remember to straighten up when parallel with lines!
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Other:
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Legal responsibilities
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Tax,
Insurance,
MOT |
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Environmental issues
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Environmentally efficient driving |
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Passangers & loads
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Effects of
extra weight. |
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Security
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Lock it or
lose it. |
