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Slow Driving Procedures

• Starting Motor and Leaving Kerb on Level Ground
• Automatic Transmission Vehicle The procedure is:
• hand/park brake on
• gear lever in Neutral or Park
• start motor
• with right foot firmly on brake pedal, select Drive
• check mirrors
• signal
• hand/park brake off
• check blind spot
• move off
• cancel signal

• Returning to kerb
• Automatic Transmission Vehicle
• The procedure is:
• check mirrors and blind spot
• indicate intention
• apply footbrake
• stop close and parallel to kerb
• keep footbrake on
• apply hand/park brake
• select Park position
• switch off motor
• release footbrake

• Hill Start
• The vehicle is to be correctly parked on an incline with engine switched off.
• Automatic Transmission Vehicle: The procedure is:
• start motor (in Park or Neutral)
• footbrake on and select Drive
• apply sufficient acceleration to eliminate roll back and indicate
• release hand/park brake (vehicle to remain stationary) and check blind spots
• increase acceleration and move forward

• U Turn by Forward and Reverse Gear (Three Point Turn)
• With vehicle moving, and following the Leaving the Kerb procedure:
• turn wheel to full right lock and proceed to opposite kerb
• before stopping turn wheel to opposite lock
• select reverse gear
• check for traffic/pedestrians then direct vision over left shoulder to rear)
• reverse vehicle turning to full left lock
• reverse no further than necessary to complete manoeuvre
• before stopping turn wheel to right lock
• select forward gear
• complete manoeuvre

• Reverse Parking
• Stop the vehicle parallel to and about 1 metre from the parked vehicle selected, then:
• select reverse gear
• reverse slowly to the appropriate point (*)
• moving slowly, turn steering on required lock and reverse to appropriate point (*)
• turn steering on opposite lock and reverse until vehicle is parallel to kerb
• straighten the wheels and move forward into correct position(*)
• The appropriate point depends on the vehicle and is to be explained during demonstration.

The five (5) components of Safety Aspects, Vision, Space, Decisions, Visibility and Avoidance are to be requested and explained separately. This section is mandatory. The applicant is to give a clear explanation of the following safety aspects:

• Vision
• There are three components of driving vision:
  1. Aim High and look well beyond the immediate road surface and surrounding traffic.Depth of vision is essential for safe driving. Aiming high allows you to see the whole scene.
  2. See the whole scene includes all the happenings on or around (vehicles, people, objects, signs, etc.) to the visible end of the roadway. It includes vision to the rear.
  3. Eyes on the move to see the whole scene, from situation to situation, constantly evaluating. You are continually looking for potential trouble

• Space
• To drive safely you must keep clear of other vehicles -- to do this you develop a safety cushion. The safety cushion is a clear space maintained right around the vehicle to give reaction, manoeuvring or stopping room in any situation. The safety cushion is variable and alters with speed and traffic conditions. It includes a safe following distance.

• Decisions
• Driving decisions are to be made early to allow all actions to be unhurried. You should be a very predictable driver with ample decision time in all situations.

• Visibility
• Ensure other drivers are aware of your presence. You must make other drivers aware of your presence by signalling, sounding the horn, flashing the lights, or making eye contact. Never drive where you can't see or be seen.

• Avoidance
• Try to avoid dangerous situations. Always try to "have a way out" in any situation. Be prepared for the unexpected

• Check Hand Brake is on
• Gear Leaver in Park
  • Start EngineMake sure after starting the engine right hand on steering and right foot on foot brake
• Select gear leaver to
  • Drive – D
• Release Hand Brake
• M I S S
  • Mirror - Check Mirror
  • Indicator - Put right indicator ( allow minimum 5 seconds before you move )
  • Shoulder Check - Check blind spot , if safe then turn
  • Steering - Take out foot from footbrake and press accelarator slowly to merge to the traffic

• M I S S
  • Mirror - Check Mirror
  • Indicator - Put right indicator ( allow minimum 5 seconds before you move )
  • Shoulder Check - Check blind spot , if safe then turn
  • Steering - Take out foot from footbrake and press accelarator slowly to merge to the traffic
•   Apply Hand Brake and check 
  • Select Gear leaver in N (nutral) and slowly take off footbrake
• Then slect Gear leaver in P (Park)
• Turn off Indicator if it does not turned off autometically
• Turn off all assocories (if any already turned on) and then Turn off Engine.

• Practice
• So you have your Learner's Permit and now you are keen to practice. It is important to get as much practice as possible in all types of weather and road conditions – at least 120 (Including 20 night driving ) hours before you get your P Licence.

• WHY YOU MIGHT FAIL ?

• Disobeying traffic signs , signals or road markings ....
• Failing to give way when necessarary ....
• Colliding with a vehicle , pedestrian or object .... 
• Performing an illegal act or manoeuvre ....

• Vehicle requirements for the Driving Test

The vehicle presented for the Driving Test must conform to the following:

• must be a class C type vehicle
• must be registered and displaying a current registration label
• must be roadworthy and meet all the roadworthy requirements for a class C driving test
• must meet the normal seat belt requirements for a class C driving test
• must be a manual vehicle, unless the learner driver wishes to be restricted in vehicles with automatic transmissions only
• you may chose to hire Concept Driving Academy training vehicle for your driving test with RTA
• for hire - must check with your instructor three week before for availability - condition apply

NOTE: At some stage, before the test vehicle is driven for the test, the RTA safety circle check will be completed by the Testing Officer.