Lesson Notes:
- Right Turns - Find the center of the road before turning, don't rush and don't cut the corners to turn.
- Left Turns - Check the bus / cycle lane before turning, the left blindspot and angle the car with the road. Be slow before turning and you must see 100meters on both sides.
- 3 Point Turn - You must indicate right and check your right blindspot on the 3rd turn. Use the space around you.
- U Turn - keep left and recheck your right blindspot.
- Speed Control / Notice Speed Signs - Don't rush and stay under the speed limit. Stay within 5km of the speed limit.
- Center Mirror Usage - Check the center mirror every 10-15 seconds on a straight road. Check the mirror before braking.
- Blindspot Checks / Shoulder Checks - You must check your left blindspot when moving to the left and right blindspot when moving to the right. Turn your head 90 degrees to the left or right. Don't twist your body, keep your chin up and look next to you.
- Hazard ID / More Scanning / Searching Ahead - Activity search for potential hazards, try to see 100 meters on each side. Move your chin and move your head. Check all intersections. Don't lean forward while moving forward.
- All Intersections / Traffic Lights - Don't queue across them. Check both sides always and have enough room on the other side before entering. Don't be too close to the vehicle in front.
- Give Way Signs / Gap Selection - Be Slow enough to give way. Don't stop for no reason. Be ready to move while waiting. Follow the give way rule not what other drivers tell you to do.
- Merging - Must make it obvious that you are checking your blindspot, indicate for 3 seconds.
- Lane Changing - Must indicate and always check blindspots. Don't move suddenly. Indicate till all 4 wheels are in the other lane.
- Turning Bays and Flush Medians - You must use them and not interfere with traffic flow. Merge in and out when needed, and if safe just move through them. Be confident using them. Alway indicate and check your blindspot.
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