Set 1

Basic car control….before moving on;

 

• Do you understand MSM?

• Can you set all your mirrors effectively?

• Can you tell me what blind spots are/shoulder?

• How often should you check your mirrors?

• Can you safely pull up at the side of the road?

• Do you understand the biting point?

• Which gear is the strongest?

• Can you work other controls such as Lights, wipers, speedometer, soft touch indicator, fans, etc….?

• What is an open/closed junction?  Which gear is suited to a closed junction?

• When should you apply the Hand Brake?

• How do you learn best? VARK.

• Who takes responsibility for the car?

• Is there any question you want to ask but haven’t?

• Is there anything I could help you with?

Set 2

Some considerations when manoeuvring…………..

 

• Do you understand what Camber is and how it affects the car?

• Can you manoeuvre on hills, up and downward?

• When would it be dangerous to reverse?

• How far are you allowed to reverse?

• Can you see clearly? can you work Wipers. Fan. Air conditioning?  Open windows.

• When would it be illegal to reverse?

Set 3

Some questions for your consideration; set 3 are more though provoking.

If you are finding these questions difficult then you should discuss these with us on your next lesson.

 

• Who has priority at a crossroads (marked & unmarked)?

• Can you negotiate multi lane roundabouts?

• Do you understand directional road signs?

• Do you understand the sequence of traffic lights?

• Do you understand filter lights?

• Do you know what the national speed limit sign looks like?

• Do you understand the two second rule gap?

• What type of crossing has a flashing amber light?

• What does a zebra crossing look like?

• How would you know you are approaching a mini Roundabout

• What MUST you do at a GIVE WAY?

• What MUST you do at a STOP LINE?

• Can you apply the full M.S.M. routine? M.S.M.P.S.L.
  

• Can you emerge onto a dual carriageway safely? Cross the carriageway?
  

• Do you understand what the ‘HOLD BACK’ position is?

• Do you know how to deal with hatch markings? Surounded with a BROKEN OR SOLID line?
  

• What does a solid line in the middle of the road mean?

• Is there any question you want to ask but haven’t?

• Is there anything I could help you with?

The above questions are basic road procedure and you MUST know them in order to make sound decisions when driving.