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NSW Log Book. Low Risk Driving

NSW Log Book. Low Risk Driving

Low risk driving is consciously choosing to apply driving behaviours that can significantly reduce the risk of crashing.

Learning Goals.

Speed management

Road positioning

Decision making

Responding to hazards

Where To Go
At this stage it is important to include a wide variety of learning environments. Remember however, that as new skills are taught it may be better to begin in a quieter environment and then increase traffic volume as confidence grows. Try to:
– Use a wide range of environments
– Continue to use back streets as many hazards are still present {eg small children}
– If you haven’t done so already, start to venture into some unfamiliar environments.

 

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NSW Log Book 11. Changing Lanes

NSW Log Book 11. Changing Lanes

Learning Goal
Safely and legally change lanes, merge, diverge and overtake other vehicles.

Learning Content

Meaning of lane lines: safe and legal places to change lanes and overtake.

Selecting a safe gap to change lanes.

Lane changing procedure
– Check mirrors
– Signal intention
– Check blindspot
– Steer

Merging

Overtaking vehicles { same procedure as lane change but judgement of oncoming traffic required.}

Reduce speed to respond to the changing conditions.

Facts and Tips
Supervising drivers will need to assist with gap selection when lane changing or merging.
Learners may begin to steer the car whilst they are checking their blindspot. Supervising drivers will need to watch for this behavior.
Initial overtaking should be practised by overtaking stationary vehicles in quiet streets. Passing slow moving vehicles in the left lane can be used to illustrate the distance required to overtake.

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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.

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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.

 

 

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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.

 

 

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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 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.