NSW Log Book 10. Complex Traffic

NSW Log Book 10. Complex Traffic

Leaarning Goal.
Safely and legally drive in medium high density, complex traffic situations.

Learning Content.

Using lanes including meanings of lane markings and types of lanes { bus lanes, transit lanes etc}

Intersection observation including mirror checks and intersecting traffic.

Complex intersections including marked turn lanes.

Multi-lane roundabouts.

Complex traffic lights with turn arrows { can include bus lights etc}

Other road rules { lane markings, edge lines, advisory signs etc }

School zones, pedestrian and children’s crossing.

Facts and Tips
Review the Road Users Handbook about sharing the road with pedestrians, motorcycles and heavy vehicles.

Remember to gradually progress to more complex traffic situations. Avoid higher speed complex situations at this stage, for example motorways.

Supervising drivers may still need to assist with gap selection when joining or crossing traffic.

Pull over to the side of the road in a safe location and discuss various situations and rules before they are encountered.

Return to a quieter area if traffic becomes too heavy to cope with.

Before you start driving in complex traffic refresh your knowledge of give way and turning rules.

NSW Log Book 9. Parking

NSW Log Book 9. Parking

Learning Goal.

Park the vehicle safely and legally.

Learning Content.

Reverse parallel parking.

Angle parking {45, 60 and 90 degrees}:
– Front to kerb
– Rear to kerb

Observation during manoeuvres {blindspots and block outs}

Positioning the vehicle:
– Distance from the kerb
– Distance from other vehicles

Legal requirements for parking.

Facts and Tips
In the driving test you will randomly allocated either; a three point turn, a reverse parallel park, a 45, 60 or 90 degree, front or rear to kerb angle park, so you will need to learn and practice each one.

You should aim to complete your manoeuvres in less than five direction changes.

Practice in quiet areas until you become more confident with your abiilty to position the car accurately.

When rejoining the fraffic you must:
-Check your mirrors
-Signal for at least five seconds
– Check your blindspots before sterring.

 

 

NSW Log Book 8. Simple Traffic

NSW Log Book 8. Simple Traffic

Learning Goal.
Safely and legally drive in low to medium density, simple traffic situations.

Learning Content.

Stop, Give Way signs and T intersection rules.

Intersection observation and including mirror checks and intersecting trafiic.

Correct road position for approach and exit turns at intersections .

Signalling for a turn.

Single lane roundabouts.

Simple traffic lights {No turn arrows}.

Other road rules {lane markings, edge lines,advisory signs etc}

Maintain a three second following distance behind other vehicles.

Facts and tips
Review the Road Users Handbook about sharing the road with pedestrians, motorcycles and heavy vehicles.
Begin now with simple, quiet intersections { single lane, light traffic} and gradually progress to busier more complex ones.
Choose roads with few pedestrians about.
Begin to include single lane roundabouts in your driving.
Supervising drivers may still need to assist with gap selection when joining or crossing traffic.
Pull over to the side of the road and discuss various situations and rules before they are encountered.
If practical, you must indicate left when leaving a roundabout.

 

 

NSW Log Book – Traffic skills

NSW Log Book – Traffic skills

Learning Goals
Simple traffic
Parking
Complex traffic
Lane changing

Where to go.
Start on single lane roundabouts before progressing to multi lane ones.
Start on simple traffic lights with relatively low traffic flow
Avoid peak hour traffic and complex fast moving environments,  eg motorways, at this stage
Return to very quiet back streets for practising manoeuvres. Start with relatively flat locations for reverse parking.

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NSW Log Book – Building a foundation

NSW Log Book – Building a foundation

Learning Goals
Preparing to drive
Vehicle controls
Moving off and stopping
Steering
Changing gears
Scanning
Reversing.

Where to go.
Stay on very quiet back streets where you are unlikely to find other traffic
Use long straight roads for gear changing
Avoid locations with stop signs and roundabouts
Avoid locations with traffic lights

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NSW Log Book 7. Reversing

NSW Log Book 7. Reversing

Learning Goal.
Safely reverse the vehicle

Learning Content.

Observation when reversing, including:
Blindspots and vision block outs.
Using the mirrors and looking through the rear window.

Speed control when reversing

Steering control when reversing

Selecting reverse gear

Three point turns

Use of reversing aids if fitted to the vehicle when reversing.

Facts and Tips.
Many pedestrian crashes involve children being hit by a reversing vehicle. Many of these could be prevented by taking a little extra care with speed and observation when reversing

Turning your head and looking out the back window can help your sense of direction.

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NSW Log Book 6. Scanning


NSW Log Book 6. Scanning


Learning Goal

Use your eyes to scan the driving environment for important information and hazards.

Learning Content

Scanning the driving environment including:
Distance. Look as far ahead as possible. Turn head to see as far as possible in curves.

Surface. Scan road surface for road markings as well as hazards such as pot holes or debris.

Sides. Look for road signs, entering traffic, pedestrians and other hazards. Scan beyond the edges of the road.

Mirrors. Regularly check following traffic movement

Instruments. Check vehicle instruments, especially speed, using eye movement only with minimum attention diverted from the road.

Facts and Tips
The driving environment changes rapidly. Avoid looking at any single object for too long.
Slow down if vision is limited, for example on a crest or curve.

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NSW Log Book 5. Changing gears

NSW Log Book 5. Changing gears

Learning Goal.
Change gears smoothly and efficiently to suit road conditions, speed and vehicle requirements

Learning Content.

Position and use of gear lever

Coordination of clutch, accelerator and gear lever

Changing up and down gears according to speed

Braking and changing down gears to prepare for a corner

Selecting gears in an automatic vehicle

Facts and Tips
Gear changing, like steering, is primarily a physical skill that requires judgement, timing, technique and coordination. Improvement only comes from practice.
Plenty of practice now will make future learning easier.

A common mistake is to rush when changing gears when learning.
Pausing for a moment in neutral can help make gear changes smoother.

Selecting first {L} or second {S} gear in an automatic vehicle will help reduce the load on the brakes on long downhill sections.

Remember to check the mirrors before slowing down.

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NSW Log Book 4. Steering

NSW Log Book 4. Steering

Learning Goal.
Use a smooth effective method of steering

Learning Content.

Hand over hand method of steering

Pull/Push method of steering

Hand position on the steering wheel

Look in the direction of turn to see hazards earlier

Facts and Tips
Pull/Push steering { sometimes called shuffling } can be used for all turns and manoeuvres
Hand over hand steering is an effective method for manoeuvres and tight turns
Correct hand position improves control and reduces fatigue.

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NSW Log Book 3. Moving off and stopping.

NSW Log Book 3. Moving off and stopping

Learning Goal.
Move the vehicle from and return to the kerb.

Learning Content.

Adjusting and securing seatbelts

Starting up and shutting down the engine safely

Selecting gear for moving off

Coordination of clutch and accelerator

Use mirrors before moving off and braking

Use of signals for leaving and returning to the kerb

Check blindspots before leaving, or returning to the kerb

Choosing a safe gap to move from the kerb

Use of two stage braking ” Set up and Squeeze”

Use of park brake to secure the vehicle when stationary, or when moving off uphill.

Facts and Tips.
You must signal for five seconds before leaving the kerb.
Correct braking is done in two stages, first put light pressure on the brake peddle and pause {set up the brakes} then progressively apply the necessary braking pressure.
Two stage braking {set up and squeeze} improves braking effectiveness. reduces the likelihood of skidding and provides better control.
When stopping at a stop line you must stop completely before reaching the line, and as close as possible to the line.