Glen Innes Restricted Lesson Notes

Key Points:

• Parallel Parking - Indicate left and check the center mirror before stopping. Use the space behind you and recheck the right blindspot. Don't just use the camera, you must look behind you. Stop before the rear wheel hits the curb.
• Narrow Roads - Indicate to pass parked cars, check blind spots and avoid bottlenecks. Don't be to close too parked cars.
• Center Mirror Usage - Check the center mirror every 10-15 seconds on a straight road. Check the mirror before braking or slowing down.
• 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.
• 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.
• Merging / Lane Changing / Turning Bays - Must indicate and always check blindspots. Don't move suddenly or brake for no reason. Indicate till all 4 wheels are in the other lane. Must make it obvious that you are checking your blindspot.
• Hand Position - Move your hands and make big turns when needed. Don't drop your hands when slowing down. Don't twist your hands.
• Keep Clear Zones - Avoid stopping on them. Look ahead. Don't stop across pedestrian crossings, block streets or entrances to car parks.
• Parking Curb-Side - You must indicate and check your blindspot before braking. Must be under 30cm from the curb.
• Car Park / Parking Bays - When leaving the carpark keep left, stay on your side of the road. Indicate and check your blindspots before moving in or out. Drive slowly.
• Stop Sign - Stop, pause, check both sides and then move.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. If you can't see around the corner, an oncoming vehicle can't see you.