Big Book Flashcards
MSPSL
Mirrors Signal Position Speed Look
MSPSL (approaching junction to turn left)
Explain
Mirrors - Centre and left mirror
Signal - quiet roads 7 car lengths, busy roads 11 car length
Position - 1 metre from kerb (dangers of too near/wide)
Speed - gently brake. Wide/clear roads 11mph, narrow/hazard 5mph. SELECT APPROPRIATE GEAR
Look - before and as you turn, for obstructions and already crossing pedestrians
Approaching junctions on the left
Explain questions
Explain when to steer back
Explain when to check mirrors
Explain when to make progress of safe
Approaching junctions to turn right
Explain
Mirrors - check centre and right
Signal - quiet 8-10, busy 10-12
Position - left of centre line to allow traffic through on left
Speed - gently brake, wide 10-12mph, narrow 5-6mph
Look - oncoming traffic ahead, exit road clear?, pedestrians already crossing, right corner cutting
Approaching junction to turn left
Speeds?
Wide 11mph
Narrow 5mph
Approaching junctions to turn right
Speeds
Wide 10-12mph
Narrow 5-6mph