Driving Lessons Flashcards
Remembering key things for driving (18 cards)
What is the Cockpit Drill?
A routine you need to carry out whenever you get into a car.
What is HDSSSM?
Handbrake (Make sure its secure), Doors, Seat ( Head rest/Distance from pedals), Steering wheel, Seat belt, Mirrors
What is the Dutch Reach?
How to safely exit a car using your furthest hand to open whilst supporting using your closer hand.
What is POM?
The Routine to move the car from a stationary position.
Prepare (The car), Observe (Clear all surroundings), Manoeuvre (Move Off)
What is MSPSL?
The routine when approaching junctions or turnings.
Mirror (Checking centre mirror and appropriate side mirror), Signal, Position, Speed, Look (Keep alert and observing)
What is LADA?
This routine is what you should do when approaching a hazard.
Look, Assess (What hazards are there), Decide, Act (What is the safest option)
What is SCALP?
This routine is used when parking your car.
Safe (Ensure that the space you’ve chosen is a safe space), Convenient, And Legal (Ensure where you’ve parked isn’t illegal), Position (Make sure that you are not over lines or abstructing other drivers)
What speed should you be at about for 1st gear?
0 - 10MPH
What speed should you be at about for 2nd gear?
10 - 20MPH
What speed should you be at about for 3rd gear?
20 - 30MPH
What speed should you be at about for 4th gear?
30 - 38MPH
What speed should you be at about for 5th gear?
38 - 45MPH
What speed should you be at about for 6th gear?
45MPH
What speed should you be around to gear down into 1st gear?
7MPH
What speed should you be around to gear down into 2nd gear?
15MPH
What speed should you be around to gear down into 3rd gear?
25MPH
What speed should you be arount to gear down into 4th gear?
35MPH
What speed should you be around to gear down into 5th gear?
45MPH
