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Module 05
Safe Driving & Hazard Awareness
Build safe habits for moving off, mirrors, signalling, following distance, reversing, roadworthiness, and vulnerable road users.
Core Ideas
Observation, anticipation, and defensive driving.
Moving off, mirrors, signals, blind spots, and driving along
Tailgating, safe following distance, stopping distance, and reversing
Pedestrians, cyclists, emergency vehicles, roadworthiness, and car controls
Cornering speed and centrifugal force
The sharper the curve or the higher the speed, the greater the tendency for a vehicle to be pushed out of its path.
M
Mirror check
Mirror and blind-spot routine
Check mirrors before changing speed or direction, and turn your head to check blind spots before moving laterally.
Quick Recall Drill
Check mirrors every 5 to 10 seconds.
Signal early enough to be understood.
Keep enough following distance to stop safely.
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