Cockpit Drill

When you first get into car: H.N.D.S.S.S.M

• H = Handbrake (On)
• N = Neutral                         (Not in Gear)
• D = Doors (Closed)
• S = Seat (Adjusted in & out, up or down + Head restraint)
• S = Steering (Adjusted up or down + Slight bend in arms)
• S = Seat Belt (Secure + not twisted)
• M = Mirrors (Adjusted for your driving position)

Before moving off P.O.M

·        P = Prepare	(Hand on gear lever, Clutch in and select first gear using palming method. Set the gas – Gently (hold steady at 1500 rpms) Raise clutch slowly to biting point. Listen to drop in revs, feel vibrations then FEET STILL)
·        O = Observation	(6 point check) Signal and then hand on handbrake. IF IT’S SAFE…)
·        M = Manoeuvre	(Release handbrake and KEEP FEET STILL (car will creep forwards) Steer to normal driving position Straighten up . 3..2..1.. Slowly clutch fully up Cancel signal if necessary.)

 

Before turning left or right  M.S.P.S.L

• M = Mirrors (Middle + left, Middle + right)
• S = Signal (Left or Right)
• P = Position (Left or Right of our lane)
• S = Speed (Slow car down to 10 – 15kph)
• L = Look (Look in to where we are going)

L.A.D.A

• Look / Assess  /  Decide  /