Subject: | Moving Off And Stopping |
Recap: | Use of controls and the cockpit drill |
Objective: |
What: How to move away safely, achieve a normal driving position and then select somewhere and stop the vehicle in a safe place. How: Look at the main points and the procedures for moving off and stopping, followed by on road practice under guided instruction. By the end of the lesson: Be able to move away and stop again safely with little or no help |
Main Points: |
Before starting carry out the cockpit drill (DSSSM) & safety checks (Handbrake/Neutral) Moving Off Preperation Clutch in, Select 1st gear Observation Check your mirrors and your BLINDSPOT Manoeuvre Release the handbrake, and keep your FEET STILL (The car will begin to creep) Stopping Before stopping, decied on a safe, convenient and legal place to pull over (SCALP) Follow the MSPSL Routine M irrors - Check it is safe to stop, and asses how you will affect other road users EP YOUR FEET STILL - Secure The Vehicle By Applying the handbrake, selecting neutral and canceling your signal (If necessary). You can now rest your feet. |
References: |
Driving The Essential Skills (Pg. 68-71) |