Driving skills syllabus

 

9   Stopping at the kerb


Aim 

  • To legally and safely bring the vehicle to a stop next to the right kerb. 

Situation

  • In a 50km/h zone.
  • On a two-way road with legal and safe parking areas.

The driver should

    • Locate a safe parking space and check appropriate mirrors.
    • Smoothly slow down the vehicle.
    • Position the vehicle appropriately to move towards the kerb. 
    • Indicate right for at least three seconds and check over right shoulder for hazards.
    • Stop the vehicle in a legal and safe position, parallel and close to the kerb  (within 300mm).
    • Put the vehicle in neutral (manual) or park (automatic), put the handbrake/park brake on and switch off the engine.
    • Perform the tasks at least three times.

 

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