L103: MOVING OFF AND STOPPING – STRAIGHT AHEAD

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Demonstrate the ability to move off in a straight line from a stationary position and, after moving off, bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

MOVING OFF

  1. Ensures the vehicle is ready to move off with all doors closed, safety belt worn and engine running.
  2. Places right foot on brake pedal.
  3. Selects drive.
  4. Checks rear-view mirrors to ensure road behind is clear. Checks over shoulder into blindspot.
  5. Releases park brake and returns hands to steering wheel.
  6. Depresses accelerator slowly to increase speed.
  7. Ensures that hands are in correct position on steering wheel.
  8. Gently accelerates vehicle in a straight line.

STOPPING

  1. Selects a safe place to stop.
  2. Checks rear-view mirrors for following traffic.
  3. Removes right foot from accelerator and gently applies foot brake to slow down.
  4. Maintains two-handed steering.
  5. In the last few metres, just prior to stopping, depresses the clutch with the left foot (manual) and brings the
  6. vehicle to a complete stop on the foot brake.
  7. Applies the park brake.
  8. Moves the gear lever into neutral (manual) or ‘park’ (automatic).
  9. Turns the vehicle off, if required.