Driving Lesson - Hand Controls

Parking Brake

• Only use when Stationary
• Only operates on back 2 wheels
• Doesn't activate brake lights
• Dash board warning light
• Press in ratchet when applying
• Lift up and press in ratchet when releasing

Gear Lever

• Changes gear to match engine speed to road speed
  • Neutral
    • Middle position
    • Moves sideways
    • No drive - safe
• Look ahead when changing gear
• Palming Method
  • 1st - Most Powerful
    • Moving off
    • Manoeuvres
  • 2nd and 3rd - Working Gears
    • Traffic
    • Town
  • 4th and 5th - Cruising Gears
    • Dual carriageways and motorways

Steering Wheel

• Hold lightly
• Ten to Two or Quarter to Three
• Keep two hands on wheel
• Pull Push method
  • Don't cross hands
• Dry steering
  • When car is stationary
  • Avoid dry steering

Indicators (Signals)

• On left hand side of steering column
• Moves same way as steering wheel
• Amber lights front back and side
• Shows other road users of intentions

Other Controls

• Explained later

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