Westgate – Overseas Conversion Full Lesson Notes
❌ Immediate Fail

• Stop Signs:
  You must come to a complete stop. All four wheels must stop moving, pause, check both directions carefully, and move only when it is safe.
  

⚠️ Critical Errors

• Dual-Lane Roundabouts:
  Angle the car to match the road and centre island. Look for and use cover vehicles to judge safe gaps. Always indicate left when exiting, stay in your lane, and remain aware of vehicles beside you. Check your blind spot if needed.
  
• U-Turns & Three-Point Turns:
  Always indicate right and recheck your right blind spot before moving.
  
• Curbside Parking:
  When pulling over, indicate left and check your left blind spot before stopping.
  When moving out, indicate right and check your right blind spot before pulling away.
  
• Blind Spot / Head Checks:
  Always indicate and perform a clear blind spot check before lane changes, merging, or entering turning bays. Turn your head, not just your eyes.
  
• Dual-Lane Roads & Turns:
  Stay in your lane and avoid having vehicles sitting in your blind spot.
  

✅ General Notes

• Braking / Slowing Down:
  Always check your centre mirror before braking or slowing down. Avoid braking hard.
  
• Indicating:
  Keep indicating while in turning-only bays. If the indicator cancels, indicate again.
  
• Turning (General):
  Make sure you can see at least 100 metres (around three lamp posts) in both directions before turning.
  
• Left Turns:
  Always check your left blind spot, especially for cycle lanes.
  
• Right Turns:
  Move toward the centre of the road before turning and avoid cutting corners.
  
• Following Distance:
  Maintain a safe following distance. Stay far enough back so you can see the ground behind the vehicle in front and have space to move around if needed.
  
• Hazard Identification:
  Identify and respond to all moving hazards—vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and animals.
  
• Roadworks:
  When a 30 km/h roadworks sign is posted, slow down immediately and remain at 30 km/h until the end roadworks sign.
  
• Car Parks:
  Park with enough space so you can open the doors comfortably. Adjust your position if needed to ensure safe access.
  

Full Overseas Conversion – Lesson Notes

Blind Spot / Head Checks
Always indicate and perform a clear blind spot check before lane changes, merging, or entering turning bays. Turn your head, not just your eyes.

Braking / Slowing Down
Always check your centre mirror before braking or slowing down. Keep braking smooth—avoid harsh or sudden braking.

Roundabouts
Angle the car to match the road and centre island. Look for and use cover vehicles to judge safe gaps. Always indicate left when exiting, stay in your lane, and remain aware of vehicles beside you. Check your blind spot if needed.

U-Turns & Three-Point Turns
Always indicate right and recheck your right blind spot before moving.
Curbside Parking
When pulling over, indicate left and check your left blind spot before stopping.
When moving out, indicate right and check your right blind spot before pulling away.

Indicating
Keep indicating while in turning-only bays. If the indicator cancels, make sure to indicate again.

Turning (General)
Ensure you can see at least 100 metres (around three lamp posts) in both directions before turning. Slow down early and be ready before moving.

Left Turns
Always check your left blind spot, especially for cycle lanes.

Right Turns
Move toward the centre of the road before turning and avoid cutting corners.

Following Distance
Maintain a safe following distance. Stay far enough back so you can see the ground behind the vehicle in front and have space to react if needed.

Hazard Identification
Identify and respond to all moving hazards--vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and animals.

Roadworks
When a 30 km/h roadworks sign is posted, slow down immediately and remain at 30 km/h until you pass the end roadworks sign.
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Car Parks
Park with enough space so you can open the doors comfortably. Adjust your position if needed to ensure safe access.

Areas to Work On

Dual-Lane Roundabouts
Position the car so it follows the curve of the road and centre island. Look for cover vehicles to help judge safe gaps. Always indicate left when exiting, remain in your lane, and stay aware of vehicles beside you. Check your blind spot if needed.

Dual-Lane Roads & Turns
Stay within your lane at all times and avoid driving alongside vehicles sitting in your blind spot.

Turning Bays
Move fully into the turning bay first, then slow down. Always indicate and check your blind spot before entering the bay or turning.
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Lane Changing
Maintain your speed and avoid slowing down unnecessarily. Check mirrors, indicate, and perform a blind spot check before moving across. Avoid staying beside vehicles in your blind spot.

Key Points to Focus On

Right Turns
Do not cut corners. Stay on your side of the road and turn smoothly into the correct lane.
Stop Signs
You must stop fully— all four wheels must stop moving. Pause, check carefully in both directions, and move only when it is safe.
Give Way Signs
Approach slowly and be ready to stop. If it is safe, move off without unnecessary delay. Make sure you can see at least 100 metres in both directions before going.
Dual-Lane Roundabouts
Angle the car to match the road and centre island. Look for and use cover vehicles to judge safe gaps. Always indicate left when exiting, stay in your lane, and remain aware of vehicles beside you. Check your blind spot if needed.
U-Turns & Three-Point Turns
Always indicate right and recheck your right blind spot before moving.
Curbside Parking
When pulling over, indicate left and check your left blind spot before stopping.
When moving out, indicate right and check your right blind spot before pulling away.
Blind Spot / Head Checks
Always indicate and perform a clear blind spot check before lane changes, merging, or entering turning bays. Turn your head, not just your eyes.
Braking / Slowing Down
Always check your centre mirror before braking or slowing down. Avoid sudden or harsh braking.
Dual-Lane Roads & Turns
Stay in your lane and avoid having vehicles sitting in your blind spot.
Steering & Hand Position
Keep both hands on the wheel. Do not drop your hands when slowing down—maintain good steering control.
Speed Control
When travelling downhill, monitor your speed carefully and stay within 4 km/h of the speed limit.

Key Points to Focus On:

Turning Bays
Move into the turning bay first, then slow down. Always indicate and check your blind spot before entering the bay or turning.

Lane Changing
Maintain your speed and do not slow down unnecessarily. Check mirrors, indicate, and check your blind spot before moving lanes, and avoid driving with vehicles sitting in your blind spot.

Narrow Roads
Look ahead and avoid creating bottlenecks. When passing parked cars, indicate and check your blind spot before moving out and return smoothly to your lane.

Observation and Searching
Increase your scanning. Check the centre mirror before braking and check your blind spot before changing lanes, merging, or using a flush median. Checking mirrors regularly helps you stay aware of traffic around you.

Curbside Parking
When pulling over, indicate left, check the centre mirror, and check your blind spot before stopping.
When moving off again, indicate right, check the centre mirror, and check your blind spot before rejoining traffic.

Steering Control
Keep both hands active on the wheel and move your hands properly to make smooth, controlled turns, especially during tight manoeuvres.

Foot Position
Keep your heel on the floor and push the pedals with your toes. This helps maintain smoother braking and acceleration control.