Glen Innes Full - Overseas Conversion Lesson Notes

Key Points:

• Right Turns - Find the center of the road before turning, don't rush and don't cut the corners to turn. You must see atleast 100meters on both sides before turning.
• Hand Position - Move your hands and make big turns when needed. Don't drop your hands when slowing down.
• 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.
• Vehicle Position - Keep left reasonable, more left then right. You can drive over empty bus stops.
• Following Distance - Double your following distance when behind trucks and buses. Have a buffer zone around you.
• Sharp Corners / Curved Roads / Blind Corners - Keep left and roll around. Cover your brake but don't brake hard. Find the center of the road and keep on your side.
• 3 Point Turn & U- Turn - You must indicate right and check your right blindspot.
• Keep Clear Zones - Avoid stopping on them
• Stop Sign - Stop, pause, check both sides and then move.
• Pedestrian Crossing - Check both side and center mirror, cover your brake before moving through. Don't stop on it.
• 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.
• 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.
• Speed Bumps - Be slow before and roll over, check the center mirror before braking and look off the road on both sides.
• Stop Sign - Stop, pause, check both sides and then move.
• Roundabouts - Must give way to cars on your right. Angle the car to the left and look for cover vehicles on your left. Alway indicate left before exiting.
• Car Park / Parking Bays - When leaving the carpark keep left and and stay on your side of the road. Indicate and check your blindspots before moving in or out.