TRAINING  SUBJECTS

COCKPIT CHECKS

• DSSM (door seat seatbelt mirrors )
• Driving position (correctly adjusted )
• Head restraints ( correctly adjusted centre part of it with eye level )
• Seat belts ( no twisted fasten correctly )
• Doors ( all door are check and shut correctly )
• Gears and handbrake safety check (handbrake on gear on neutral position )
• Mirrors ( correctly adjusted to get much view as possible) 

Others  

• Order of adjustment
• Best driving position
• mirror adjustment, including anti-dazzle
• Variety of seat adjustments

SAFETY CHECKS

• POWER (petrol - oil - water - electrics - rubber)
• Daily and weekly vehicle checks (all lights & tyres )
• Clear windscreens (nothing hanging on it or on interior mirror)

MAIN CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS

• Accelerator, clutch and footbrake
• Handbrake, steering, speedometer, horn, indicators and gears
• Instrument panel warning lights
• Wipers
• Hazard, reversing, side, fog and headlights
• Demister and heated windows
• Manufacturer’s options

USE OF CONTROLS

• The function of each and every control must be smoothly, correctly and safely
• The effects of incorrect use may result difficulty of handling the vehicle

MOVING AWAY  

• MSM (mirror signal move )
• First gear , Biting points ( half clutch up)
• Observation&blind spots (effective around check and the area mirror not cover)
• Co-ordination ( handbrake release ,slowly clutch up & slowly gas increase )

STOPPING

• identified suitable stopping places (Legal safe & covenants )
• Signals when necessary before signal check both mirrors (no signal if no car)
• Co-ordination of control ( steer slowly use foot brake & clutch dawn before stop )
• Handbrake neutral and cancel signal if given

SAFE POSITIONING

• Normal driving 1 mitre from left kerb or obstruction unless too narrow road may go close but on very slow speed
• lane discipline always use left lane unless to turn right , overtake or ordered by road sign
• passing stationary vehicles and obstructions give plenty room if possible otherwise go very slow
• bends act accordingly depend on the type of bends stay close to kerb and slow speed

Others

• thinks use correctly MSM and PSL , other vehicle’s positioning (LGV, cyclists etc) or obstruction on other side
• wide and narrow roads , uphill or down hill , one-way streets

MIRRORS - VISION & USE

• interior / flat mirror must use very frequently specially if any hazard ahead or on changes of speed ,position
• convex / exterior / wing mirror must use before change of direction specially high speed road and busy road

Others

• When to use them , why they should be used, how to act on what is seen, blind spots why frequency of checks

SIGNALS

• By arm and by indicators by position by brake lights , reversing lights and hazard lights
• Must not mislead other road user or frighten them by suddenly signal, also avoid unnecessary signal  

Others

• When and how to signal so it benefited to other road user
• React correctly to signal of other road users and traffic controllers

ANTICIPATION & PLANNING

• Risk awareness in connection with: drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians, animals, road works, emergency vehicles and any other road users

Other

• look well ahead use correct MSPSL procedure , hazard perception , visual warnings, times ,places , weather

USE OF SPEED

• Appropriate speed not too fast or too slow on move off always check road speed before entering if no speed sign found then continue from previous speed, and try to make progress when possible and avoid hesitancy

Others

• National speed limits, restricted speed limits, road and weather conditions, traffic conditions, pedestrian activity stopping distances

OTHER TRAFFIC

• Meeting satiation always best to give way if possible ,check safe pass by bay before going in stay well back so can see better and easy to move off
• Crossing and overtaking make sure its safe and legal before commit take consideration of the road , three-lane two-way roads one way street major, minor and narrow roads dual carriageways

Others

• When and why to give way , passing places and warning signs, obstructions, parked vehicles, planning and anticipation ,how to act on what is seen , motorways , big vehicle

JUNCTIONS

• T-junctions and Y-junctions always use MSPSL correctly, avoid using higher gear , must stop if view restricted
• Crossroads and slip roads , marked and unmarked junctions, urban, rural and dual carriageways

Others

• advance warning signs and road markings, zones of vision, priorities , be helpful to other if possible without creating problem for some others

ROUNDABOUTS

• Mini or major approaching and entering is same rule for both them you must give way to your rights , always see if possible well ahead so you have plenty time to decide correct lane or position
• Traffic light controlled is easy but have to more careful encase some one fail to observe light
• leaving and turning give correct signal special before leaving the roundabout
• Straight ahead no signal on entering but recommended to give signal on exit unless very small roundabout

Others

• lane discipline , correct position, zones of vision, effective correct observation others priority

INDEPENDENT DRIVE

Independent drive last abound 10 minutes. the examiner will ask you to follow some road sign and directions he or she may also ask to follow some direction according to his map / drawings. Therefore it is best to practice on them test routes, however the examiner may use any route instead of any set route. And JDT will make sure you cover all necessary test routes.

MANOEVRES

REVERSE  BAY PARKING

• Stop suitable place 6 foot way from bay ,select reverse gear biting point then full all round check observation blind spot then release handbrake once reach turning point steer full lock toward right once front end straight and you can see white line on your left mirror and the gap between your car & white line is reasonable
• Start release the steering to 0 and brake gently to stop remember observation all time and must stop for pedestrian or other road user

Others  

• must not torch any line , or take too long , creating problem or hazard for other road user ,

FORWARD  BAY PARKING

• Stop suitable place 6 foot way from bay ,select first gear biting point then full all round check observation blind spot then release handbrake once reach turning point steer full lock toward right or left (depend on the bay you like to enter) once front end straight  releases the steering.g to 0 and brake gently to stop remember observation all time and must stop for pedestrian or other road user

Others  

• must not torch any line , or take too long , creating problem or hazard for other road user ,

PARALLEL PARKING

• Stop suitable place 6 foot way and parallel to car bay ,select reverse gear biting point then full all round check observation blind spot then release handbrake once reach turning point your back seat pass the car steer 1 locktoward left once front end two o clock position 1 lock toward right then when back left wheel arch look like

torching kerb 1 lock Right and then when front end fully straight then 1 lock left and gently brake and stop hand  brake to stop remember observation all time and must stop for pedestrian or other road user

Others

• must not torch kerb , or front not straight or take too long , creating problem or hazard for other road user ,

EMERGENCY STOP

• Drive normal on forth gear and about around 30MPH both hand on steering once clear order receive quickly (not slapping ) press brake paddle and once stop handbrake then check all round fully then move of by looking both side blind spot

remember observation both side before move

Others

• Must not anticipate stop instruction , must look straight only

PULL UP TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE  / STRIGHT REVERSE TWO CAR GAP

• Once you locate the stopping / parking position on your right then after good observation pull up and park and then secure the car . Then once select reverse gear and straight reveres without moving the steering wheel keep looking behind and all round and keep away from kerb once reach two car distance then stop and secure the car and then when ask move out with good observation to your left blind spot and front then move off only if safe and continue driving straight

Others

• Must not pull out when vehicle approaching from the front or behind.

Am I ready to take my driving test?

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You’ll usually be ready when:

 1.You do not need prompts from your driving instructor.

You need to be dealing with every part of driving consistently, confidently and independently – without any prompting from your driving instructor.

You’ll be getting ready for your test when you’re able to adapt to situations and see why perfecting your skills makes you safer and more fuel-efficient.

 2.You do not make silly mistakes when you’re driving.

 You need to be a good driver to pass the driving test.

If you’re making silly mistakes that are dangerous or potentially dangerous during your driving lessons, you’re not ready to pass your driving test and drive on your own.

Find out the top 10 reasons people fail the driving test.

3.You pass mock driving tests.

Lots of people who fail the driving test incorrectly think it’s because they were marked too harshly. It’s actually because they did not realise the standard that’s needed to pass.

Taking and passing mock tests with your driving instructor will help you understand how the marking works and if you’re ready to pass.

 4.You can control your nerves.

Controlling your nerves is a really important skill for driving safely.

Make sure you’ve got a plan in place to manage your nerves when you take your test.

 5. Your driving instructor agrees you’re ready.

If your driving instructor says you’re not ready to take your driving test, listen to them.

Driving instructors are specially trained road safety experts. They’ve got lots of driving experience – and they know what it takes to pass the driving test!

Remember, they want you to be a safe driver, keep your insurance costs low, and enjoy driving for years to come.

You’re ready to take your driving test when you can drive safely and follow The Highway Code without any prompts from your instructor, while keeping your nerves under control.

 Mark Winn, Chief Driving Examiner