Starting Drill

Question 1

SD1-brake

Answer 1

Check the parking brake for tension

Question 2

SD2-door

Answer 2

Checking my door for security,check your doors and report back.

Question 3

SD3-Clutch,seat,headrest

Answer 3

Depress the clutch and ensure I have a comfortable seating position with good access to hand and foot controls. Checking my head restraint is correctly adjusted. Passengers do likewise

Question 4

SD4-gear

Answer 4

Bring the gear lever into neutral and start the engine. Now slowly release the clutch.

Question 5

SD5-minor auxiliaries

Answer 5

Selecting any minor auxiliaries(side lights,heated rear screen,heating and ventilation

Question 6

SD6-mirrors

Answer 6

Ensuring my mirrors give me a good view to the rear and along both sides

Question 7

SD7-panel

Answer 7

I have a normal instrumental panel

Question 8

SD8-brake pressure

Answer 8

Carrying out a static brake test to ensure that there is pressure in the system and that it can be maintained. Which it can. I am aware that a moving brake test has been carried out and that the brakes are operating properly

Question 9

SD9-windows

Answer 9

Close all windows and report back or I have control of the Windows. Keep your hands clear and report back when they are closed

Question 10

SD10-major auxiliaries

Answer 10

Selecting any major auxiliaries(dipped headlights,washers wipers,fog lights).
If no major auxiliaries are need, state,no major auxiliaries required

Question 11

SD11-seat belts

Answer 11

Locate check and fit your seat belts and report back.

Question 12

SD12-moving off

Answer 12

I’m now ready to move off,checking all 3 mirrors, it’s safe to select a moving off gear.

Deep left shoulder check
Deep right shoulder check
And moving off smoothly.