Glen Innes Lesson Notes

Critical Errors:

​Searching / Observation

• Always know what is happening behind and beside you.
• Look well ahead and off the road—aim to see at least 100 metres forward.
• Increase your searching. Always check your centre mirror before braking or slowing down, and check blind spots before moving left or right.

Hazard Identification

• Continue identifying and responding to hazards such as cars, pedestrians, cyclists, and animals until instructed to stop.

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.

Parallel Parking

• Indicate left and check your centre mirror before stopping.
• Check both sides before reversing and reverse smoothly into the space.
• When moving out, indicate and recheck your right blind spot.

Turning (General)

• Ensure you can see at least 100 metres in both directions before turning.

Right Turns

• Move toward the centre of the road, stay on your side, and do not cut corners.

Left Turns

• Always check the cycle lane and left blind spot before turning.
• Maintain good positioning throughout the turn.

Roundabouts

• Angle the car correctly with the road and centre island.
• Use cover vehicles to help judge safe gaps.
• Always indicate left when exiting and remain aware of vehicles beside you.

Merging & Lane Changes

• Indicate when required, check your centre mirror and blind spot, and avoid moving across if a vehicle is beside you.
• Make smooth, controlled movements.

Flush Medians

• Be confident moving in and out.
• Always indicate and check your blind spot, then merge out smoothly.

Needs Improvement:

Narrow Roads

• Keep left and indicate when passing parked cars.
• Maintain safe clearance and avoid bottlenecks.

Blind Corners & Sharp Turns

• Slow down early, keep left, and be aware of oncoming vehicles.
• Drive to the road conditions.

U-Turns & Three-Point Turns

• Always indicate right and recheck your right blind spot before moving.

Steering & Hand Position

• Keep both hands on the wheel.
• Do not drop your hands when slowing down—maintain smooth steering control.

Foot Position

• Keep your heel on the floor and use your toes to control the pedals.