Pukekohe Lesson Notes

Critical Errors:

​Roundabouts

• Always indicate left when exiting the roundabout.
• Position the vehicle to follow the curve of the road and remain aware of other vehicles around you.

Right Turns

• Do not cut corners.
• Move toward the centre of the road before turning and stay on your side throughout the turn.

Merging

• Indicate for at least three seconds before merging.
• Check your centre mirror and blind spot before moving across.
• Merge smoothly and avoid sudden steering movements.

U-Turns & Three-Point Turns

• Always indicate right and check your right blind spot before moving.

Curbside Parking

• Indicate left and check your left blind spot before slowing down and stopping.
• When moving out, indicate right and check your right blind spot before merging back into traffic.

General Notes:

Searching / Observation

• Any time you receive an instruction, check your centre mirror and scan well ahead.
• Look off the road and check side streets before and after intersections.
• Always know what is happening behind and beside you.
• Aim to see at least 100 metres ahead whenever possible.

Parallel Parking

• Before moving out, recheck your right shoulder and blind spot for vehicles that may be overtaking.
• Take your time and keep searching throughout the manoeuvre.

Gap Selection

• Always approach intersections prepared to stop.
• Decide early whether it is safe to proceed.
• If you cannot clearly see whether it is safe, treat the situation as unsafe and wait until you have a clear view.
• Avoid rushing into gaps—good decisions come from good observation.