Manukau Lesson Notes

Merging / Lane Changing / Turning Bays:

• Always signal and check blind spots before changing lanes.
• Avoid sudden movements and maintain signals until completely in the other lane.

​Vehicle Position:

• Keep to the left more than to the right.

Right Turns:

• Find the center before turning, without rushing or cutting corners.

Left Turns:

• Angle the car appropriately before turning and stay within the lane.
• Ensure clear visibility of at least 100 meters on each side.

Center Mirror Usage:

• Check the center mirror every 10-15 seconds on straight roads.
• Also, check the mirror before braking.

Narrow Roads:

• Anticipate bottlenecks, keep left, and signal to pass parked cars.

Blindspot Checks:

• Check left blind spot when moving left and right blind spot when moving right.

Parallel Parking:

• Signal left and check center mirror before stopping.
• Utilize available space behind and recheck the right blind spot before moving.
• Engage the correct gear before proceeding.

U-Turns:

• Signal right and check the right blind spot.
• Maintain left position while executing the turn.

Turning Bays and Flush Medians:

• Utilize them without disrupting traffic flow.
• Merge in and out when necessary, and confidently navigate through them.​