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All round Care & Consideration for the vehicle and other Road Users
Smooth Driving Techniques
Smooth Driving Techniques
Acceleration and Braking
Acceleration and Braking
Ease into both. Avoid jerky starts or stops — think of it like gently guiding the vehicle rather than commanding it.
Gear Changes
Gear Changes
Shift gears smoothly and deliberately. Listen to the engine and feel the vehicle’s rhythm
Steering
Steering
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.
Mindset and Awareness
Mindset and Awareness
Drive to Arrive
Drive to Arrive
Safety is the priority. Imagine you’re transporting a precious delicate item — calm, careful, and composed
Not a race
Not a race
Speed isn’t the goal. Smoothness and awareness are.
Vehicle Size Matters
Vehicle Size Matters
Larger vehicles need more time to accelerate, turn, and stop. Respect the physics — anticipate and plan ahead.
Situational Awareness
Situational Awareness
Corners and Hills
Corners and Hills
Slow down. You never know what’s beyond your line of sight — a pedestrian, a cyclist, or an obstacle
All-round checks
All-round checks
Make it obvious you’re aware of your surroundings. Mirrors, blind spots, and spatial awareness are key
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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.
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