Visual Teaching System

Visual Teaching System

Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Cockpit drill The foot controls The hand controls Moving off and stopping Mirrors and blind spots Turn-in-the-road Reversing left and right Emergency stop Pedestrian crossings Safe signalling Reverse (parallel) parking Approaching junctions Roundabout procedure Emerging at T-junctions Crossroads Meeting vehicles Crossing traffic / Allowing clearance Overtaking

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1. The cockpit drill futur e Rear doors? Child locks? Tailgate? futur Safety first! e DSSSM = easy order to remember Doors - All doors closed? Seat - Leg reach Steering - Arm reach, head restraint Seatbelts - Driver s responsibilities Mirrors - Adjust from normal seating position Doors Head restraint Seat 0186790 90 1 00 1 0 20 30 50 60 70 80 40 Under 14 s MPH N E L H F FUEL TEMP SRS Steering Seatbelts FLASH Mirrors D-S-S-S-M FLASH

2. The foot controls Accelerator B A 50 60 70 0186790 90 1 00 C 1 0 20 30 40 80 Known as gas pedal Controls engine power Operated with right foot Light, sensitive pressure entle use for eco-driving MPH More gas, more power Footbrake Slows and stops the car Operates on all four wheels Shows the brake lights Pivot the right foot Use progressively Use in conjunction with mirrors C B A SLOW Mirrors Brake lights All four wheels Clutch ENE ENE Breaks the link between the engine and the wheels Operate with the left foot Use gently and progressively C EAR BOX Pedal down B A EAR BOX Pedal up Smooth operation of the clutch Listen to the engine Balance clutch and gas Pause momentarily as clutch engages during gear changes Use clutch-control for low speed manoeuvring Biting point C-B-A As easy as

3. The hand controls HandBrake Use when waiting or parking Works on rear wheels only Secured by ratchet Use button when applying ear lever P! Rear wheels only Each gear has its own speed range Use the gear that fits speed and road conditions skipping intermediate gears as necessary Lower gears deliver more power Palming method for accurate gear changes Look well ahead when changing gear Use neutral when parked 3rd 5th 0-10 15-45 35-? NEUTRAL 5-25 2nd Steering wheel Hands at ten-to-two / quarter-to-three Light grip, thumbs on rim Smooth flowing movement Look where you want to go, let hands follow eyes 10 25-? 4th Slow Reverse 2 3 9 Indicators SRS Fingertip control Move the stalk in the same direction that you turn the wheel THE DICATOR SWITCH Engine start Handbrake/Neutral check Ignition switch (3 positions) Release key on starting Ignition Auxiliary Off (remove key for steering lock) Engine start

4. Moving off and stopping Prepare Handbrake/Neutral Start engine Select gear Set gas Biting point - Feet still! Observe Safety checks Left blind-spot Left door mirror Centre mirror Road ahead Right door mirror Right blind-spot Check first Check as required Consider a signal Move Release handbrake Clutch up gently... Steer to safety-line Mirrors Stopping Choose a safe, legal and convenient place to park Mirrors Consider a Signal Look well ahead to steer Footbrake - Clutch Handbrake - Neutral ror or mir do View in NO ENTRY Prepare Observe Move

5. Mirrors and blind spots Adjustment Adjust mirrors from normal seating position Avoid touching the glass Adjust for maximum rear view Use mirrors well before Moving off Signalling Changing direction or road position Changing speed Opening doors Manoeuvre Method MSM Quick glances Minimum head movement Use mirrors in pairs Dipping mirrors for use at night Use mirrors as often as required for each manoeuvre Blind spots Areas not covered by mirrors Always check before moving off Consider a brief check before turning right Signal Inform others FLASH Flat mirror Mirrors Is it safe? FLASH Convex mirror

6. Turn-in-the-road Location Safe... Legal Convenient CAMBER Avoiding, driveways, junctions, etc. Avoiding obstacles on the kerb Moving off (POM) Check all mirrors and blind spots No signal required Driving across Waiting Clutch-control Brisk steering - Slow car! Walking speed or slower Maintain a look-out for traffic Steer left before stopping (POM) Handbrake, reverse gear Effective observation all round Eye contact with drivers Look over left shoulder before you start moving Walking speed or slower, steering to the left Look and steer to the right before stopping Waiting (POM) Handbrake, first gear Effective observation all round Eye contact with drivers Final leg Look well ahead along the road to the right for accurate steering Thank other drivers for waiting Reversing

7. Reversing left and right Location Safe... Legal Convenient Avoiding, schools, busy junctions, crossroads etc. Approaching MSM - PSL Signal alongside the junction (if required) Arm signal? Stop two to three car lengths beyond the target road Allow clearance from the kerb Reversing to the right All round observation (POM) before starting to reverse Walking speed or slower Left shoulder observation while straight-line reversing Right shoulder observation when turning the corner Frequent blind-spot checks ive way to traffic and pedestrians Reverse for about six car lengths into the new road Finish Reversing to the left Keep a lookout for traffic and pedestrians All round observation (POM) before starting to reverse Walking speed or slower Look back while reversing with frequent blind-spot checks Caution: front of car swings out when turning - maximum observation before steering to the left ive way to other road users Reverse for about three car lengths into the new road All round observation Consider signal Move back to the left well before the junction

8. Emergency stop Avoid emergencies BY: Adjusting speed to fit the road and traffic conditions Maintaining a safe distance Planning driving well ahead Stop! Mirrors are the lowest priority React promptly Brake - and then - clutch (Non-ABS) Keep both hands on the wheel ABS... Secure the car Handbrake Neutral Check all mirrors Deep breath - relax! Move off Prepare the car Left blind spot Mirrors Right blind spot Control skids By: Removing the cause of skids by doing one, or a combination of the following: Pump the footbrake (non ABS) Steer in the direction of the skid Release the accelerator (power skids) Plan to avoid Emergencies!

9. Pedestrian crossings SLOW Approaching Controlled Look for pedestrians on or near the crossing MSM - Early mirror check Slow enough to stop safely No parking or overtaking on the zig-zag lines At the crossing Pelican crossing Wait behind ive Way/Stop line Secure the car It is dangerous to beckon pedestrians to cross the road Traffic Light-Stop Line Equestrian Proceeding Toucan Check blind spots - someone may run onto the crossing Keep crossings clear in traffic queues Zebra: proceed when safe Pelican: proceed when safe at flashing amber or green light Puffin/Toucan/Pegasus/Combined: proceed when safe on green light School/Police controlled: proceed when signalled to do so if safe Zebra ive-way Line School crossing patrol Crossings with islands Uncontrolled SLOW Zebra crossing Straight pelicans, puffins, toucans: treat as one crossing Straight zebras: treat as two crossings but with extreme caution Staggered crossings: treat as two crossings - watch for pedestrians who are not following the rules! Puffin/Toucan/Equestrian or Combined road junction and crossing

10. Safe signalling The purpose of signals To help other road users To warn other road users To alert others to presence RIHT RIHT I intend to turn right Safe signals are: Properly timed iven without misleading others LEFT LEFT Main methods of signalling Direction signals Indicators Arm I intend to turn left SLOW SLOW Other methods of signalling Warning signals Hazard lights Horn Flashing headlamps Brake lights Fog lights Reversing lights I am slowing down FLASH BEEP! Horn Headlights I am here! Mirrors Signal Manoeuvre SLOW VERS Hazard lights Reversing lights I am stationary or slowing down rapidly I am reversing or intending to reverse

11. Reverse (parallel) parking Starting position Alongside the target vehicle Allow a car door s width clearance Select reverse to show warning lights Consider handbrake Reversing All round observation before moving Very slow walking pace Keep looking all round while moving Reverse to point of turn Target vehicle Check all blind spots Steer left 45 angle to centre of space Keep a look out for vehicles and pedestrians Straightening up Steer right lance to the front to remain aware of position in relation to the target vehicle Finishing Steer left to straighten wheels Aim to finish reasonably close to the kerb within two car lengths of the target vehicle Keep a lookout for traffic... Finish within 2 car lengths Turning in

12. Approaching junctions Position when turning Keep well to own side of the road as you turn Wait or go? Look Wait at the point of turn Keep wheels pointing straight ahead when waiting If you can walk across Look in current road and new road for: Vehicles Pedestrians Obstructions Mirrors in new road Speed/ear Slow enough to turn safely, being prepared to stop... Time approach by slowing down to fit with gaps in traffic Speed/ear Slow enough to turn or stop safely Position Position Maintain safety-line 1 metre from kerb or obstructions Left of centre, but allowing sufficient space for oncoming vehicles Allow traffic to pass on the left where there is enough space Signal Timing - early/late? Without misleading Mirrors & Signal Mirrors Is it safe to turn? Turning Right Turning Left

13. Roundabout procedure oing ahead No signal on approach Keep to left-hand lane (Mirrors) Signal left as you pass the exit before the one you want Turning left Signal left on approach Maintain signal Keep to the left lane 11 12 1 10 2 9 3 4 8 7 5 Turning right eneral advice Signal right on approach Use the right-hand lane (Mirrors) Signal left as you pass the exit before the one you want Take special care when changing lanes If you miss exit, go round again Whenever practical, follow the twelve o clock rule Look for signs/lane markings, local rules may vary... Be aware of the actions of other road users, especially: Long vehicles Vehicles towing trailers Motor cyclists Bicycles 6

14. Emerging at T-junctions Approaching MSM - PSL Early assessment Open or Closed view? Closed junction Position right/left Select appropriate gear Effective observation looking for gaps Decide to wait or go Handbrake? STOP Arriving Vehicles on main road Have priority and should not need to change speed or position Emerging Check door mirrors Creep and peep? Look where you re going when steering out! Mirrors Signal cancelled? Make progress Look, Assess, Decide, Act Open junction In the new road

15. Crossroads oing ahead Turning right MSM - PSL on approach Look RLR + ahead Pass nearside, offside or give way? Mirrors in new road Signal cancelled? Make progress MSM - PSL Look RLR + ahead Is the new road clear and safe to enter? Mirrors in new road Make progress Turning left Useful clues when approaching Similar to T-junction MSM - PSL on approach Look RLR + ahead Make eye contact with drivers opposite Emerge when 100% safe Mirrors in new road Signal cancelled? Make progress Road signs? aps in houses? Road markings? At unmarked junctions Never assume priority Priority can only be given Never taken Always be prepared to give way

16. Meeting vehicles Where? Anywhere where the road width is restricted Parked vehicles Road works Traffic calming schemes Approach Decide who has priority MSM Time approach by slowing down to fit with gaps in traffic Decide: Wait, go or don t know? Arrival If you don t know, don t go Take up holdback position when waiting Handbrake? While waiting Be alert for traffic movement all around Keep looking for safe gap Proceeding POM routine - with special attention to blind spots because of waiting position Anticipate dangers around the obstruction Allow adequate clearance when passing the obstruction eneral Flashing headlamps only indicate presence make own decision Thank other drivers when appropriate Cancel signals after use If in doubt wait...

17. Crossing & Allowing clearance Where? Anywhere you pass in front of other vehicles Turning right Ahead at crossroads Approach MSM - PSL Time approach by slowing down to fit with gaps in traffic Approaching vehicles Have priority Should not need to change speed or direction Decision to proceed Could you walk across? Is the new road clear of: Pedestrians who are crossing? Obstructions? Queuing vehicles? Clearance from parked vehicles Minimum of 1 car door s width Reduced space? Reduce speed... Look for hidden dangers Clearance for other road users Allow cyclists room to wobble a minimum of two metres clearance ive pedestrians a wide berth Expect surprises! Only a fool breaks the Two-Second rule

18. Overtaking Ask self Do I need to overtake? Is it legal? Can I see clearly? Is it safe? Are there any hidden dips or blind areas Am I 100% sure? 4 Approaching Mirrors, position, speed - hang-back ear, decide Mirrors, signal, move out, accelerate Passing Allow a minimum of 1.5 metres clearance Look well ahead Be prepared to drop back in an emergency 3 Moving back in Use mirrors effectively Maintain or increase speed Consider a signal Maintain an almost straight course to move in gradually 45 m.p.h. 1 Ease out to here without excessive acceleration. If safe, power through. 2 Check left door mirror, ease back in. 3 Check interior mirror and continue straight-line acceleration 4 Check interior and right door mirror to complete the manoeuvre. 55 m.p.h. K DEEPS IL NI LE RI P K DEEPS IL NI LE RI P Closing speed 45+55 = 100 m.p.h Approximately 48 metres per second If in doubt... Don t overtake... 1 Re dl no ine s t to ho ov ws er tak how e! 2