Wiri Lesson Notes

Lesson Notes:

• Carpark - Drive slowly, beware of other vehicles moving out and follow the giveway rule.
• Hand Position - Don't twist your hands. Make big turns when needed and move your hands around.

• Spark Corners / Curved Roads / Blind Corners - Keep left and roll around. Cover your brake but don't brake hard. Find the center and keep on your side.
• Vehicle Position - Keep left reasonable but don’t get too close to the curb.
• Parallel Parking - Check center mirror before stopping. Use the space behind you. Indicate left before stopping.
• 3 Point Turn & U- Turn - You must indicate right and check your right blindspot.
• Turning - Be slow before and roll around the corner and then speed up. Look / scan ahead and off the road while slowing down.
• Right Turn / Flush Median - You must use the flush median and not interfere with traffic flow. Merge in and out when needed, and if safe just move through them.
• Left & Right Turning Bays - You must use them. Merge into them, nothing sudden. Indicate and check blindspot before moving in. All  4 wheels must be in the other lane.
• Parking Curb-side - You must indicate and check your blindspot before braking.
• Narrow Roads - Indicate and check your blindspot before moving around parked cars.
• Right Turn - Avoid cutting corners, stay on your side of the road. Find the center before turning.
• Traffic Lights - Don't stop on cycle lanes or bays.
• Scanning / Searching Ahead - Activity search for potential hazards and avoid bottlenecks. Check both sides at all intersections.