Driving Lesson - Hand Controls
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
- 2nd and 3rd - Working Gears
- 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
- 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

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