Driving Lesson - Turn In The Road

Where

• (SCALP)

Starting Point

• Position
  • Close to and parallel to kerb

1st Part

• P – Prepare
• O – Observe all round
• M – Move – slowly – old man's walking speed
  • Full lock ASAP (steer right) – not "dry" steering
  • At centre line look up/down road
  • 1 Metre from kerb – straighten up (steer left)
  • 1⁄4 Metre from kerb
    • Stop – using reference points
    • Apply handbrake – due to camber

2nd Part

• P – Prepare – in reverse gear
• O – Observe all round – look over left shoulder
• M – Move – slowly – old man's walking speed
  • Full lock ASAP (steer left) – not "dry" steering
  • At centre line look up/down road
  • 1 Metre from kerb – straighten up (steer right)
    • look over right shoulder
  • 1⁄4 Metre from kerb
    • Stop – using reference points
    • Apply handbrake – due to camber

3rd Part

• P – Prepare
• O – Observe all round
• M – Move – slowly – old man's walking speed
  • Full lock ASAP (steer right) – not "dry" steering
  • Straighten up (steer left)

Other Road Users

• Pedestrians/Cyclists/Vehicles, Stop and let them pass
• If they are waiting, you may continue but carefully

Slow Speed – Brisk Steering - Good Observation

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