Glen Innes Restricted Lesson Notes

Immediate Fail:

​Stop Signs

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

 Critical Error:

​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.

Needs Improvement:

​Dual-Lane Roundabouts

• Position the car to follow the curve of the road and centre island. Use cover vehicles to judge safe gaps, stay in your lane, and always indicate left when exiting.

Dual-Lane Roads & Turns

• Stay within your lane at all times and avoid sitting in another driver’s blind spot.

Turning Bays

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

Lane Changing

• Maintain your speed, check mirrors, indicate, and perform a blind spot check before moving. Avoid driving beside vehicles in your blind spot. 

General Notes:

​Searching / Observation

• Always know what is happening behind and beside you. Look 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.

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. This helps create smoother braking and acceleration.

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.

U-Turns & Three-Point Turns

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