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NSW Log Book 14. Decision Making

NSW Log Book 14. Decision Making

Learning Goal

Make safe decisions when joining or crossing traffic, lane changing or proceeding at traffic lights

Learning Content

Left turn decisions

Right turn decisions

Turn across path decisions

Lane change decisions

Check for traffic when moving off from traffic lights

Facts and Tips
Poor decisions at intersections are a leading cause of crashes, especially for provisional drivers. Gaining as much experience as possible with this skill can reduce the risk of future crashes.
A safe gap is one in which you do not cause other drivers to slow down or move to avoid you. When you are crossing traffic you should clear its path with plenty of time to spare –  at least three seconds.
Before you start, refresh your knowledge of give way and merging rules.

 

 

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NSW Log Book 12. Speed Management

NSW Log Book 12. Speed Management

Learning Goal

Maintain crash avoidance space to the front of the vehicle  by managing the vehicle speed

Learning Content

Set and maintain a three second gap from the vehicle ahead

Increase gap and reduce speed in poor conditions

Keep about a car lenght from the vehicle in front when stopped behind it

Reduce speed when vision is limited { crests and curves}

Reduce speed when it is not possible to create space { buffer} from parked or oncoming vehicles

Maintain traffic flow

Facts and Tips
Maintaining space from the vehicle in front reduces the risk of rear end crashes which is the most common cras for provisionsl drivers

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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 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 – 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 2. Vehicle controls

NSW Log Book 2. Vehicle controls

Learning 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.

vehicle gauges
vehicle gauges

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