Glen Innes – Lesson 1 Notes

Glen Innes – Lesson 1 Notes
​❌ Critical Errors to Avoid

• Blind Spot / Head Checks:
  Always indicate and check your blind spot before lane changes, merging, or entering turning bays. Move your head—not just your eyes.

✅ General Notes

• Car Parks:
  Drive slowly and recheck your surroundings before moving.
• Mirror Usage:
  Check your centre mirror every 10–15 seconds on straight roads.
  Always check your centre mirror before braking or slowing down.
• Gap Selection:
  Do not rush your turns. Choose safe gaps—if other vehicles have to slow down for you, it will result in loss of marks.
• Roundabouts:
  Angle the car to match the road and centre island. Look for and use cover vehicles. Be slow enough to stop if needed.
• Braking / Slowing Down:
  Always check your centre mirror before braking or slowing down.
• Indicating:
  Keep indicating while in turning-only bays. If it cancels, indicate again.
• Turning (General):
  Ensure you can see at least 100 metres (around 3 lamp posts) on each side before turning.
• Left Turns:
  Check your left blind spot, especially for cycle lanes.
• Right Turns:
  Move toward the centre before turning and avoid cutting corners.
• Dual-Lane Right Turns:
  Stay in your lane throughout the turn.
• Flush Medians:
  Be comfortable using them—merge in and out smoothly, always indicate and check your blind spot.
• Turning Bays:
  Move into the bay first, then slow down. Indicate and check before braking—nothing sudden.
• Narrow Roads:
  Indicate when passing parked cars, avoid bottlenecks, and watch for oncoming vehicles.
• Traffic Lights:
  You must stop at orange lights if it is safe to do so.
• 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.
• Steering / Hand Position:
  Move your hands on the wheel and make bigger turns when needed. Maintain good control at all times.
• Parallel Parking:
  Take your time—do not rush. Recheck your right side before moving out.
• U-Turns & Three-Point Turns:
  Always indicate right and recheck your blind spot before moving.