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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 what the speed limit is and stick to it. | ||||||||||
| 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: | |||||||||||
| Is it A COOL place |
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| Turn in the Road |
Get close to the kerb but without touching the kerb with a wheel.
Observation. |
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| Reverse round a corner |
Keeping reasonably close to the curb.
Observation. |
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| Parallel park |
Steer one turn to the left, then one to the right, then all the way to the right.
Observation. |
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| Bay park |
Use line nearest to you marking the bay you want to reverse into. Full lock.
Remember to straighten up when parallel with lines!
Observation. |
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| Independent Driving: | |||||||||||
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You will be asked to drive independently for about 10 minutes during your test.
This involves either following a set of directions (usually 2 sets of 3 turns at a time)
or following signs to a place. The destination might change as you drive -
you won't really end up in Reading! This is not a separate requirement for the driving test but a brief check on how you will drive by yourself after you have passed. You will not fail or even get a driving fault if you go the wrong way as long as other road users do not know that you have - ie you've used you mirrors and signalled and been in the correct road position for the direction you have taken. |
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| Other: | |||||||||||
| Legal responsibilities | Road Tax, Insurance, MOT | ||||||||||
| Environmental issues | Environmentally efficient driving | ||||||||||
| Passangers & loads | Effects of extra weight. | ||||||||||
| Security | Lock it or lose it. | ||||||||||