Highbrook Lesson Notes

Key Points:

Internal Controls:

• Check dashboard for red warning lights ( Hand Brake Light)
• Steering Lock - How to unlock it.
• Front and rear demister.

More Searching Required:

• Check the left blind spot  before moving left to turn left (cycle and bus lanes).
• Check your center mirror before braking (cars behind you).
• Check your blind spot before merging or changing lanes (cars next to you)
• All intersections, check both sides and behind before moving through.
• Turn your head, don't twist your shoulders.

Turning:

• Left turns angle the car with the road.
• Right turns keep the car straight and find the center before turning.
• Make big turns when needed and move your hands around when required don't keep them twisted when turning.
• Don't lean forward while moving forward. If you can't stop

Gap Selection:

• Be Ready before, check both sides while waiting to turn.
• You must see atleast 100meters on each side.

U Turns:

• Indicate right and recheck your right blindspot for cars coming out of driveways.

Cornering / Curved Roads:

• Cover your brake and roll around, speed up gently as you get the car straight.

Parallel Parking:

• Indicate left before stopping.
• Recheck the right sides, take your time and move.
• Use the space behind you.
• You have 2 minutes and you can go back and forth 4 times.

Pulling over to stop next to curb:

• You must indicate left and check your left blindspot.

Steering / Hand Position:

• Keep the vehicle straight, make small adjustments to drive straight. 

Foot Position:

• Keep your heel on the ground and push with your toes.

Following Distance & Stopping Distance:

• Stay back when waiting in a queue.
• Double your following distance when behind a truck or bus.

​Turning Bays & Flush Medians:

• Merge into them, nothing sudden.
• Check blindspot before moving in.
• Don't brake or slow down for no reason.
• Use them when needed.