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This podcast explores the introductory lesson on Controls.  

The key points from this lesson impact all other subsequent lessons, as it is the first introduction to the main controls the Learner is going to use under instruction by a supervising driver or instructor.   

• Keeping the control lesson simple and clear is key.  
• The controls covered in the early lesson would be - accellerator (gas), brake and clutch, handbrake, gears and indicators.  
• Be clear about how your going to refer to them in any future instruction (an example of this is given).
• When giving an instruction about use of a control ensure it is well in advance to let the learner have time to understand and react to your instruction

A clear introduction to the use and purpose of each control is required.  But as important as the introduction is the way that you are going to refer to the controls during instruction.  This podcast talks about how at this early point in a learners lessons you introduce the clear and concise language of control:  this enables you to give well timed, jointly understood instructions for specific controls to be used.  The podcast provides an example of how this is used in the process of stopping as an illustration.  

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This podcast covers the issues and problems around traffic lights.  It is the number 6 of 10 reasons for test failure according to the .Gov site

Problems:

1.  Not seeing or understanding what the lights mean - Red, Red/Amber, Green, Amber -

2.  Failing to stop at red

3.  Entering Cycle box at lights - not stopping at your stop line

4.  Turning right - whilst waiting the lights change, but dont clear the junction

5.  Progressing at a green light (any direction) but junction is not clear, or road going into not clear.

6.  Blocking traffic when turning right - not seen the obstruction, blocks traffic

7.  Not giving way to oncoming traffic when turning right - with lights on Green.  So causing them to avoid collision or blocking road


Solutions

1.  Get to know the sequence and mean of the traffic lights (discussed at length)

Red - stop
Red/Amber - stop
Green - go (if safe to do so - always check) and remember give way to oncoming traffic
Amber - stop (if you can do so safely )


2.  Anticipation and planning before you get to the lights is critical, so you respond correctly 

3.  Key tips and issues for turning, left - going ahead and turning right discussed at length

4.  point of turn at traffic light controlled right turns is further back as a more sweeping turn right

Safety issues

• Green may mean go - if it is safe to do so, don't assume it will be - 
• Always check if it is clear and safe to proceed 
• if turning right on green light always remember you still have to give way to  oncoming traffic - because your crossing their lane -  many accidents caused by drivers not remembering this one!   
• Don't gamble with Amber - don't rush to get through - plan ahead anticipate the need to stop and slow down in advance of lights to see what stage of the sequence they are at     

Supervising drivers:

1.  Must know the lights sequence and meaning and road markings (cyclists box)

2.  must be aware of the safety points above - learners will need help and support understanding right turns - ie green means go, but still have to give way to oncoming traffic

3.  Be prepared to prompt the learner in advance, what are the lights doing....what might happen next, etc.

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This podcast covers the pre-test preparations for learners and covers one of the top five reasons for test failure according to the .Gov statistics.

As always parents supervising learners have a key role in embedding this discipline - which we discussed in Podcast "Moving Off without kangaroos! lurching or Stalling" (season 1 episode 5).     

Problems 

• lack of observations (core 6 point when moving off)
• pulling out in front of traffic 
• not seeing traffic from rear 
• forgetting the blind spot checks
• not exercising control when moving off - rolling back etc

Solutions - Use the 6 point checks and control of Moving Off

• 6 core checks - left shoulder, left door mirror, rear view, forwards, right door mirror and right blind spot check 
• make sure your learner does not just look but see and decide / act 
• When moving off from right - ensure you start from right shoulder and do the checks - going to your left (still 1 - 6 but reverse order)

Key tips for Supervising Drivers

• make sure you also check before the learner moves off that it is clear, and ensure they do the checks by prompting them if you need to.  
• Do not let them move off without having done the 1-6 observations 
• To help student become independent - don't do the checks before the student as this prompts them - they need to remember of their own accord!
  
  
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This podcast covers the process of turning right into a side road.  This is one of the top 5 reasons for test failure according to the statistics from .Gov  - So whilst this seems easy, it can be a challenge to a supervising driver to guide and advise the learner on if they don't have the core driving process guiding the learners actions.

As in the previous podcasts the core driving process is the foundation stone for successful driving practice - Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed/Gear, Look - Assess, Decide and Act.   We go through the process for turning right step by step.  That in turning right this would start about 8-10 car lengths before the turn.  

But as a supervising driver, you can really improve practice by ensuring you get ahead of the student, and give clear and concise instruction well in advance about 20 car lengths back - and crucially has time to start their MSPSL-ADA process 8-10 car lengths back.

So having got your instruction to your learner out early - we step through the process

• Mirrors (change of speed - slowing down) rear and right (change of direction mirror)

• Signal (right) indicating to others your intention

• Position - this is the main cause of problems for learners;  must ensure they are positioned alongside the center line (if the road is wide enough to allow that) so don't obstruct following traffic and they can see what your intention is from signal and positioning (turning right).  Get to point of turn - front bumper level with lines in middle of side road into which your turning.  Some tips on assessing point of turn in podcast. 

• Speed - should have been slowed down on approach and make assessment as to whether you can turn in second gear (clear road, open junction, no oncoming traffic), or approach in first gear (if closed junction, oncoming traffic) with view to stop at point of turn. 

• Stopping at point of turn - can cause some issues - when starting up - focus on POM (prepare, observe, and get ready to move off - but when turning right you need to guide your learner to keep the car really slow (clutch control) but need to have fast steering to achieve a right angled entry to the road on the right.  

• Looking / Assessing / Deciding and Acting on what is seen - essential to for the learner to make strong observations into side road before you commit  to turn and be prepared to stop at point of turn if there are any obstructions, oncoming traffic or other reasons which might impede  progress into the road.   

• Key safety note:  keep your wheels straight if you stop at point of turn 

• New Road - new mirrors (rear and right)  to ensure you know who is behind you and to your right (if anyone overtaking) 

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This podcast covers how to turn into a side road on the left.  In  this early manoeuvre the parent supervisors role is key in ensuring the following:  

• Give the Learner really early instruction - don't leave it to the last minute - about 20 car lengths back tell them what you want them to do (clearly and simply) to give them time to process your information and then to respond....  

• Start/prompt the learner to use the -  Mirror, Signal, Position, Speed/Gear and look/assess/decide and act  (our  core driving process)   8-10 lengths before the turn.   

• Get the speed down to below 10 mph or lower on approach as this gives greater car control

• Observations need to be strong into the junction to see if any obstructions and mirrors and observations when you have straighten up in your new road to see who is behind you (rear mirror) and right mirror (to see who is overtaking if anyone). 

• Strong observations - as you turn watch what is coming up alongside, when in new road check rear and right to see if anyone is overtaking or coming up behind you!

• Keep it slow when turn is difficulty, or closed (cannot see into the new road) probably 1st gear below 10 mph.  If slightly open and can see into the new road can be taken at 2nd but keep speed slow. 

Summary Key pointers:

Early instruction is key - be clear and concise "I want you to take the next road on the left"
Strong use of the core driving process (MSPSL-ADA) and observations
Get the speed out - approach slowly and in correct gear (1st or 2nd) 



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This podcast covers the all important skill of being able to stop a car once you have moved off.  As a parent supervising a learner it is important not to overestimate how the learner may be phased by this - they have just got going and need to keep it slow (first gear) in the first few attempts.  

The process for stopping is covered step by step under the headings of: P.O.S

• P   -  Place (Save Convenient and Legal - SCALP for short) with targets for them to aim for, like Stop at the postbox ahead!

• O  -  Observations /mirror work before slowing down to stop, 
  • including indications if needed -
  •  in this case slowing down to stop on left (rear and left mirrors)

• S  -  Stopping Process - the key steps to a controlled stop (come off the gas , 
  • cover (ie just hover over) the clutch/brake, (this gets them off the gas)
  • and then a buss or two car lengths before the target you identified for stopping, its  clutch down - use the momentum to then steer
  • use imaginary clock face - 11 oclock, towards kerb, then 1 pm - straighten up)...
  • and then gently brake to stop
  • secure handbrake, 
  • into neutral and 
  • switch off any indication you put on

It is an automatic process to an experienced driver, so supervisors need to reacquaint themselves with a process that has become second nature and done without conscious thought - if you are to be successful as a supervising driver of a learner - you have to recall the things that have become automatic to you to help them! 

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in this podcast we explore why learner drivers under parents supervision often have difficulty with moving off.  Often the issue is caused because the process of moving off has become so automatic to a supervising driver, that they have forgotten the key points of learning to move off (its become so automatic to them).... in particular the need to hold at bite for count of 3 in order to get smooth transition.  

In this podcast we explore the process of P.O.M which stands for

• Prepare 
• Observe
• Move Off  

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The cockpit drill is a routine that is designed to maintain your control over the car.  If the cockpit drill elements are incorrectly or not adjusted it can make observations difficult, or impede your use of the pedals.  So it is essential.  For other free resources and information see our web and you tube sites:   

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The routine is designed to be done in sequence so that mirrors are done last - ensuring that after you have adjusted everything you can see out of your mirrors.

Sequence is important:  D.H.S.S.S.M

• Doors - are they all secure shut (including the boot)
• Handbrake - is it on so you dont roll back whilst preparing to set off
• Seat Adjustments - all done so you can reach pedals (slight bend in knee) and also check the Head Restraint
• Steering Wheel - so when you reach forwards your wrists touch top of wheel and you can see the dials (remember steering wheels adjust up and down as well further away or nearer)
• Seat Belt - not twisted and secure
• Mirrors - lastly check all interior and exterior mirrors.    

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Wet Weather Driving is a feature of May, if your caught in flooding conditions, couple of key tips - be seen (lights), Slow Down, Avoid deep puddles or flows of water, watch out for other drivers actions they may be wanting to avoid water flows - anticipate.  Watch out for HGVs spray can momentarily blur your view to the front and make sure your wipers are working properly and blades fit for purpose.  Above all avoid driving in flooding conditions and never go into water that you dont know the depth of, it can hide pote holes.   Avoid harsh braking & slow it down !  


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Parents, supervising a learner driver is a difficult sometimes daunting task.  But you can avoid stress by knowing how to get them ready.   Mirror work (poor observations, failing to check mirrors)  are among the top 5 reasons for failing a driving test.  So we have prepared a short aid for remembering which mirrors you check 

We cover in the podcast advice on use of the car Mirrors for:

1. Change of speed - rear view 
2. Change of direction - relevant door mirror (left for left move, right for right move)
3. Turning left / right - rear view, left mirror (for turning Left) with final check as you turn in left mirror (for cyclists etc) 
4. New road - rear mirror and right   
5. Stopping - on left - rear view (change of speed) and left mirror before you steer left .  stopping on right - rear view and right mirror
6. Moving Off - at Traffic lights for example - (the rainbow check)  left mirror, rear view mirror , right mirror.  

Embed this in your driving, and teaching your learner the principles becomes so easy!  and they are kept safer, for their life on the road.

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