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MOVING OFF IN A CAR VIDEO TUTORIAL AND THE COCKPIT DRILL.

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SIGNAL IF NECESSARY - signals should be given to help other road users, to tell them of your intent. When moving off, if you see oncoming traffic or pedestrians, you must signal.
STALLING: If you stall the car try and keep calm. This isn't usually considered a serious fault. However, if you panic, restart the engine and drive off without checking your mirrors and blindspot, it will be.

COCKPIT DRILL: On your test remember to carry out the cockpit drill before you move off. This involves the following checks, to be done before you turn the key in the ignition.

  • Check that the boot and doors are correctly closed.
  • Adjust your seat & steering wheel to give the correct driving position.
  • Check that your head restraint is in the correct position.
  • Put on your seatbelt.
  • Check the handbrake is on.
  • Check your mirrors are properly adjusted.
  • Ensure the gear lever is in neutral.

On your driving test, when moving off, the examiner will expect you to:

Move off safely and under control on a level road, from behind a parked vehicle and on a gradient, use the MSM routine, check your blindspot for traffic and pedestrians, make balanced use of the accelerator, clutch, brakes and steering, use the appropriate gear.

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