Westgate – Overseas Conversion Full Lesson Notes

Westgate – Overseas Conversion Full Lesson Notes
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❌ Immediate Fail:

• None

⚠️ Critical Errors

• Roundabouts:
  Angle the car to match the road and centre island. Look for and use cover vehicles to judge safe gaps. Always indicate left when exiting.
• U-Turns & Three-Point Turns:
  Always indicate right and recheck your right blind spot before moving.
• Curbside Parking:
  When pulling over, indicate left and check your left blind spot before stopping.
  When moving out, indicate right and check your right blind spot before pulling away.
• Blind Spot / Head Checks:
  Always indicate and check your blind spot before lane changes, merging, or entering turning bays. Move your head, not just your eyes.

✅ General Notes

• Braking / Slowing Down:
  Always check your centre mirror before braking or slowing down. Avoid braking hard.
  
• Indicating:
  Keep indicating while in turning-only bays. If the indicator cancels, indicate again.
  
• Turning (General):
  Ensure you can see at least 100 metres (about three lamp posts) in both directions before turning.
  
• Left Turns:
  Always check your left blind spot, especially for cycle lanes.
  
• Right Turns:
  Move toward the centre of the road before turning and avoid cutting corners.
  
• Following Distance:
  Maintain a safe following distance. Stay far enough back so you can see the ground behind the vehicle in front and have room to move around if needed.
  
• Dual-Lane Roads & Turns:
  Stay in your lane and avoid having vehicles sitting in your blind spot.
  
• Hazard Identification:
  Identify and respond to all moving hazards—vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and animals.
  
• Stop Signs:
  Stop fully, pause, check carefully, and move only when it is safe.
  
• Dual-Lane Roundabouts:
  Stay in your lane and remain aware of vehicles beside you. Check your blind spot if needed.
  
• Roadworks:
  When a 30 km/h roadworks sign is posted, slow down and stay at 30 km/h until the end roadworks sign.