All round Care & Consideration for the vehicle and other Road Users
Ease into both. Avoid jerky starts or stops — think of it like gently guiding the vehicle rather than commanding it.
Shift gears smoothly and deliberately. Listen to the engine and feel the vehicle’s rhythm
Use the push-pull method with hands at “quarter to and quarter past” or “ten to and ten past.” No crossing hands — it’s about control and precision.
Safety is the priority. Imagine you’re transporting a precious delicate item — calm, careful, and composed
Speed isn’t the goal. Smoothness and awareness are.
Larger vehicles need more time to accelerate, turn, and stop. Respect the physics — anticipate and plan ahead.
Slow down. You never know what’s beyond your line of sight — a pedestrian, a cyclist, or an obstacle
Make it obvious you’re aware of your surroundings. Mirrors, blind spots, and spatial awareness are key
Rapid acceleration or braking — it feels unsafe and unsettles passengers.
Taking corners too quickly — always assume something unexpected could be around the bend.
Forgetting the vehicle’s dimensions — wider, longer, higher, heavier means more caution.