Wiri Lesson Notes

Loop One:

Narrow Roads:

• Avoid bottlenecks and indicate to pass parked cars.

Roadworks:

• You must slow down and  adjust your speed when you see cones or construction.
• Drive to the road conditions.
• Posted a 30km sign you MUST slow down to 30km and stay at 30km till you pass a WORK ENDS sign or different speed sign.

Hazard Identification:

• You must state the hazard, where it's coming from and what you will do about it.
• Vehicles / People / Animals
• Left / Right / Front / Back / Oncoming
• Keeping an eye on them / Keep away from them

Pulling over to stop next to curb:

• You must indicate left and check your left blindspot.

Steering / Hand Position:

• Don't drop your hands when slowing down.
• Move your hand when needed.
• Don't twist your hands when turning.

Loop Two:

Lane Changing:
Indicate and keep indicating till all 4 wheels are in the other lane.

Stop Signs:

• You must fully stop before moving.
• All 4 wheels must stop moving.
• Pause, check both sides and then move.

More Searching Required:

• Check the left blind spot  before moving left to turn left (cycle and bus lanes).
• Check your center mirror before braking (cars behind you).
• Check your blind spot before merging or changing lanes (cars next to you)
• All intersections, check both sides and behind before moving through.
• Turn your head, don't twist your shoulders.

Steering / Hand Position:

• Don't drop your hands when slowing down.
• Move your hand when needed.
• Don't twist your hands when turning.