Manual Lesson Notes - Albany Saturn Place

Immediate Fail:​

• Nil

Critical Errors:

• Narrow Roads - Indicate to pass parked cars, check blind spots and avoid bottlenecks.
• Merging - Must make it obvious that you are checking your blindspot, indicate for 3 seconds.
• Center Mirror Usage - Check the center mirror every 10-15 seconds on a straight road. Check the mirror before braking. 
• 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.
• Lane Changing - Must indicate and always check blindspots. Don't move suddenly. Indicate till all 4 wheels are in the other lane.
• Turning Bays and Flush Medians - You must use them and not interfere with traffic flow. Merge in and out when needed, and if safe just move through them. Be confident using them. Alway indicate and check your blindspot.
• Right Turns - Find the center of the road before turning, don't rush and don't cut the corners to turn.

Needs Improvement:

• 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.
• Hand Position - Move your hands and make big turns when needed. Don't drop your hands when slowing down.
• Foot Position - Keep your heel on the ground and push with your toes. 
• Give Way Signs / Gap Selection - Be Slow enough to give way. Don't stop for no reason. Be ready to move while waiting. Follow the give way rule not what other drivers tell you to do.
• Parking Curb-Side - You must indicate and check your blindspot before braking. Must be under 30cm from the curb.
• 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.