NSW Log Book 2. Vehicle controlsLearning Goal.
Locate and understand the function of controls, gauges and warning lights
Learning Content.
Foot controls: accelerator, brake and clutch
Gear lever and gear positions
Park brake
Steering wheel
Signals and lights
Ignition switch and steering lock
Windscreen wipers and washers
Mirror adjustments and blindspots
Gauges and warning lights
Door locks and windows
Boot, bonnet and fuel cap release
Facts and Tips
Relevant information about your vehicle’s controls can be found in your owner’s manual.
Learn to use your windscreen wipers now rather than waiting until you get caught in the rain.
If you are unfamiliar with any control, do not attempt to learn how to use it when you are driving, pull over and learn to use it without taking your attention from the road.
NSW Log Book 1. Preparing to driveLearning Goal.
Make all the required adjustments to enable safe, comfortable and effective control of the vehicle.
Learning Content.
Location and operation of seat adjustments
Location and operation of steering column adjustments
Adjust driver’s seat position for comfort, safetly and good accessibility to controls
Correct fastening and adjustment of seatbelt
Adjust rear view mirrors
Identify vehicle blind spots
Facts and Tips
A good driving position promotes effective car control and helps reduce driver fatigue.
Correct adjustment of the seatbelt reduces the risk of injury in a crash.
Hey cameron thanks for all your help !! Just letting you know that i did pass and if it weren’t for your lesson i would have failed miserably !! Thanks again
Blind spots checks are also known as head checks and shoulder checks.
If you miss three blind spot checks on your driving test you will probably fail. So every time your blinker is blinking check the appropriate blind spot. Every time.
You must turn your head and check your blind spots before:
• Changing lanes.
• Leaving or returning to the kerb. Before leaving the kerb, blink for at least 5 seconds and the very last thing before you move your car is a blind spot check.
Returning to the kerb, check your left blind spots.
• Merging or diverging.
• Reversing. Before reversing, check three mirrors and both blind spots, looking mainly over your left shoulder out the back window while reversing.
• Turning left – looking for pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles that could be beside you in your blind spot. Every time you turn left, blink and check your left blind spot – well before the turn. NOT during the left turn.
• Turning right – looking for vehicles that may be overtaking you. Before making any right turn, check your right blind spot, looking for cars, bikes etc overtaking you on the right.
You can do the check as you approach the right turn or just before the turn.
• Joining the traffic stream.
• Leaving the inside lane of a multi lane roundabout. When you are on the inside or right lane check your LEFT blind spot as you leave the roundabout. You are making sure the traffic in the left lane is not going to turn in front of you.
On your driving test slow down for roundabouts and then you will time to blink left when leaving plus check your blind spot.
When reversing you must turn your head and look over your shoulder to check
through the rear window for vehicles and pedestrians that may not be visible
in your mirror. All vehicles have blind spots behind.
Any questions please call or contact me. If you want to book a driving lesson please call. 0438 364 244
There are two overlooked things that are really important for your RMS driving test.
Refer to the “The Guide To The Driving Test” and make sure your understand this
Before proceeding through traffic lights, you must turn your head and check to ensure there are no vehicles that may be ‘running’ the red light, or pedestrians crossing against the ‘don’t walk’ sign. You must also turn your head and check to ensure it is safe before proceeding across a railway level crossing.
Therefore BEFORE you enter an intersection with traffic lights you MUST turn your head and look right and left. If you do not do this you will fail. Even if there is no road on your left or right you still must turn your head. Cos you need to look for pedestrians as well as bikes, cars, trucks etc.
The other overlooked thing is blind spots checks. Simply, every time a blinker is blinking there is a blind spot to check. Every time you change direction, as in turn left, you must indicate your intention and check the blind spot.
You must turn your head and check your blind spots before: • Changing lanes. • Leaving or returning to the kerb. • Merging or diverging. • Reversing. • Turning left – looking for pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles that could be beside you in your blind spot. • Turning right – looking for vehicles that may be overtaking you. • Joining the traffic stream. • Leaving the inside lane of a multi lane roundabout. When reversing you must turn your head and look over your shoulder.
On your RTA driving test you must do all blind spot checks because if you miss three you will fail. And you will be grumpy plus have to redo the RTA driving test.
When going through multi-lane roundabouts slow it down so you can blink left to leave the roundabout plus check your left blind spot if you are in the right lane. On my video pagehave a look at the three videos, may help you pass your driving test. Good Luck !
Katie passed the RMS Driving test
Any questions about your RMS driving test, call Cameron 0438 364 244
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