Mt Wellington Lesson Notes

Immediate Fail:​

• Stop Sign - Stop, pause, check both sides and then move.

Critical Errors:

• Parking Curb-Side - You must indicate and check your blindspot before braking. Must be under 30cm from the curb.
• Gap Selection - Must move if safe.
• Left Turns - Keep left and stay in your lane. Angle the car with the road.

Needs Improvement:

• Merging - Must indicate when needed and always check blindspot. Don't move suddenly.
• Dual Lane Turns - You must stay in your lane while turning. Don't have vehicles in your blindspot.
• Vehicle Position - Keep left reasonable, more left then right.
• Left Turn - Angel the car and check the cycle lane before turning, the left blindspot. Stay in your lane.
• Speed Control - Drive to the speed limit and adjust your speed according to the road conditions.
• Turning - Avoid cutting corners, stay on your side of the road and be slow before turning.
• Vehicle Position - When waiting in a queue, stay back especially when uphill. Don't queue across the intersection.
• Mirror Usage - Check center mirror before braking or slowing down.
• Right Turns - Find the center before turning, don't cut the corner or go too wide.
• Giveway Signs - Don't stop for no reason. Be slow enough to give way but if safe keep moving.
• Flush Medians - You must use them. Merge into them, nothing sudden.
• Curved Roads / Blind Corners - Keep left and roll around. Cover your brake but don't brake hard.
• Hazard ID - Keep your hands on the wheel while talking about the hazards.
• Cover Vehicles - Make sure it's safe, look ahead and use the cover vehicles to your advantage.
• Rubbish Trucks -  You must see 100meters ahead before overtaking.
• Hand Position - Don't drop your hands when slowing down.