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WHAT ?
Hazard Routine (MSM) ... oft expands to MS-PSL Control, Courtesy, Clues Know it's safe, don't think Right foot makes power... ... left foot applies it Clutch, Gear, Gas, Bite Eyes before fingers / feet First thing is centre miror First thing is handbrake Peep-&-Creep (P&C) Tyres on Tarmac (ToT) Brake before clutch (BBC) Speed, Steer, Gear, Signal Brakes to slow; gears t'go Plan t'go, prepared t'stop Only a fool breaks 2s rule 1-2-3, fr bottom of car up H'brake, Neutral, Cancel Hungry eyes Context, Speed, Gear Gear, Gap, Go (GGG) See it; Say it; Sort it Mirrors in pairs Look where you're going (like mummy told you) |
WHEN ?
If something may make you slow/steer Whenever your road meets another Starting to learn Emerging from junctions Setting the gas, before ... ... connecting the engine to its load The P part of POM (for pulling away) Know what's around before acting ... if you're moving along the road ... if you've just stopped Continually reassess before emerging Gap to leave in a traffic queue Slowing to change gear, or to stop Leaving a roundabout (or other junction) Approaching a hazard / junction The eco-safe approach to driving Following light traffic on a dry road Order of controls once car has stopped Order of controls once car has stopped Approaching bends or obstructions Order of continuous re-assessment Waiting at a junction / roundabout If you make a mistake (during test) Changing direction or speeding up When the car's moving forward or moving in reverse |
WHY ?
To know your context, & tell others ... before changing speed / direct. Reminds us of learning phases A hazard could be hidden ! So your power source is strong ... ... enough to take up the load Safely get the car ready to move Know how you may affect others So you know how to safely slow So you're not shunted into others Know it's safe before you commit So you don't hit what's in front Engine will slow you (easier brake) Order of priorities for safety Remind you to avoid "wasted gear" Minimise your costs, but stay safe To test your min. safe distance So you don't get shunted forwards So you don't get shunted (again) To actively seek out new info. Assess what speed is safe, ... ... then choose the right gear To minimize holding-up followers So the examiner knows thinking ! Is anyone catching you up, or already where you want to go to? Because that's where changes affecting you will happen soonest |