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Using the car's controls
Drill 8 of 13
- You are parked at the kerb
- Flat road
- Road clear
The rules in this scene
Look all round before moving off
Before moving off, check the mirrors, then look over your right shoulder. Mirrors alone miss the blind spot.
Move off in first gear
First gear is the usual choice on level ground in a manual car. Use a gear that lets you move off smoothly and stay in control.
Release the handbrake
Release the handbrake as the car begins to pull. Driving with it on is a controls fault.