Moving away and stopping (cards put in wrong deck) Flashcards
What is the acronym for moving the car off?
POM
What does POM stand for?
Prepare
Observe
Move
Prepare
Clutch in, gear 1, gentle gas, bite point, feet still, handbrake ready
Observe
6 point check
Move
Signal, right blindspot check, handbrake off, gently bring clutch up
What is the acronym used when manoeuvring the car? (and bringing in to a stop)
MSPSL
What does MSPSL stand for?
Mirrors
Signal
Position
Speed
Look
Mirrors
Check middle then left mirror
Signal
Put on left indicator
Position
Bring car in towards curb, keeping a foot away, keep your eyes moving to maintain perspective
Speed
Slow the car down with the brake, then put clutch in, to prevent stalling, ease off brake pressure as car stops
Look
Have we stopped in a safe, legal and convenient place, for example, not over a driveway / bus stop, keep looking for hazards
Don’t park too close to other vehicles
Check emergency vehicles can get past and you’re not blocking the road
Don’t park where it would be hazardous for others to pass, e.g., bends, brow of the hill
Legal (parking restrictions, within 10m junction etc.)