Pre-Trip Inspection, Exterior
Pre-Trip Inspection, Exterior 1. Check under vehicle on approach for obvious leaks, obstructions, etc. 2. Unlock all doors. 3. Inspect vehicle for possible damage, preferably from top to bottom, left to right in an anticlockwise direction. 4. Check right-hand exterior mirror for damage, cleanliness and stability. 5. Check right-hand portion of windscreen for damage and […]
Left Turn
Left turn 1. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the left. 2. Signal intention. 3. Check blind spot to the left. 4. Steer to and position vehicle in appropriate lane. 5. Check rear-view mirror(s). 6. Decelerate. 7. Select correct gear. 8. Check blind spot to the left. 9. Steer into appropriate lane. 10. Check […]
Traffic control signal
Traffic control signal 1. Check rear view mirror(s) and appropriate blind spot, if applicable. 2. Signal intention, if necessary. 3. Obey traffic control signal. 4. Check rear view mirror(s), if necessary. 5. Decelerate or brake, if necessary. 6. Select gear, if necessary. 7. Stop, if necessary. 8. Select gear, if necessary. 9. Observe, if necessary. […]
Pre-Trip Inspection, Interior
Pre-Trip Inspection, Interior 1. Ensure (from driver’s seat) that parking brake is applied. 2. Ensure gear lever is in neutral position. (In ‘P’ or ‘N’ for automatic transmission) 3. Check for obstructions. 4. Check for warning signals, where applicable. 5. Check seat adjustment for correct driving position. 6. Check all mirrors for maximum rear view […]
Reverse in Straight Line
Reverse in straight line Position vehicle at starting point. Apply parking brake. Select neutral, (or “P” for automatic transmission) and wait for instructions. 1. Select reverse gear. 2. Obtain clutch control. 3. Observe. 4. Release park brake. 5. Move off. 6. Keep vehicle in straight line as indicated, without touching the side boundary lines. 7. […]
Overtaking – to the left of a hazard
Overtaking – to the left of a hazard 1. Obtain a safe following/approaching distance. 2. Obey all road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings. 3. Check blind spot to the left, if applicable. 4. Steer and position vehicle towards the left without moving any further than necessary for maximum visibility, if applicable. 5. Check rear-view […]
Starting Procedure Manual
Starting Procedure Manual 1. Ensure that the parking brake is applied. 2. Ensure that gear-lever is in ‘neutral’ position. 3. Check that all gauges and warning lights are in non-function position. 4. Turn ignition key to ‘on’ position without starting engine. 5. Check warning lights and gauges for malfunction. 6. Apply choke if necessary or […]
Parallel parking – to the right
Alley docking – to the right Position vehicle at starting point. Cancel signal, if applicable. Apply parking brake. Select neutral, (or “P” for automatic transmission) and wait for instructions. ENTERING 1. Check rear view mirror(s) and blind spot to right. 2. Signal intention. 3. Select gear. 4. Obtain clutch control. (Manual transmission) 5. Observe. 6. […]
Starting Procedure Automatic
Starting Procedure Automatic 1. Ensure that parking brake is applied. 2. Ensure that gear lever is in ‘P’ or ‘N’ position. 3. Check that all gauges and warning lights are in non-function position. 4. Turn ignition key to ‘on’ position without starting engine. 5. Check warning lights and gauges for malfunction. 6. Apply choke if […]