Subject: | Turning Left (Major to Minor) |
Recap: | Moving off and stopping, Gears, MSPSL |
Objective: |
What: How to approach and negotiate a left hand turn safely How: Look at the main points of turning left and how the MSPSL routine should be applied, followed by on road practice. By the end of the lesson: Be able to turn left from a major to a minor road under full control and with due regard for other road users with little or no help from your instructor |
Main Points: |
Advance Info: Look for clues on the approach to help to identify the junction and plan ahead: Hazard: Junctions are hazards, The MSPSL routine should be applied M irrors: Check speed / position of following vehicles - Interior and left mirrors S ignal: Tell other road users you intentions clearly and in good time P osition: Maintain a normal driving position (1m from the kerb) this confirms your intentions to turn and not park S peed: Reduce your speed on the approach - the less you can see the slower you move. Be in the correct gear (2nd on most junctions) around 3 car lengths before the turn to allow time to raise the clutch fully (Do not coast around the corner) L ook: Check your mirrors again, particularly the left door mirror (For cyclists) Steering: Not too early (you may clip the kerb) or too late (you may end up on the wrong side) After Turn: Check your mirrors and speed up if it's safe |
References: |
Driving The Essential Skills (Pg. 149-152) |