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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Lesson 11 (2.09): 03.06 21:10 to 22:50

·         Before changing lane check front mirror, side mirror, and blind spot (look through the behind window of the car) – do not move steering wheel at this moment.
·         After checking of traffic condition change lane quickly – when changing lane do not look at mirror any more (car behind will not approach too soon).

·         Do not turn steering wheel when moving straight, use your hand to slightly hold it.
·         Look at the directional sign on the road to decide which way to proceed (if only one direction).
·         Exit at the end of merging lane, not immediate.
·         When turning right, facing red light-stop at the stop line, facing green light-stop at the designate pathway and waiting for your turn. If green arrow blinking do not turn.
·         After U-turn or right turn always move back to the left lane.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Lesson 10 (2.07 & 2.08): 01.06 15:20 to 17:00

Driving on the slope
·         When ascending upslope depress accelerator pedal slightly to increase speed.
·         When going downslope release accelerator pedal to reduce speed.

Stopping/Moving off on the slope
·         Stopping at upslope, after vehicle fully stop to apply handbrake.
·         Moving off at upslope depress accelerator pedal and hold steadily then release handbrake to move off.

Note: passed FTT on the same day.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Lesson 9 (2.06): 29.05 21:10 to 22:50

Bad luck, I got the no good instructor again to learn U-Turn.

Kerb Side U-Turn
·         Two lanes keep left signal left to stop at left side of the lane.
·         When safe, signal right and turn to the right lane of the opposite side of traffic.
·         Signal left and shift to left lane.

Wide Divider U-Turn
·         Three lanes keep right signal right to stop at right side of the lane.
·         When safe, turn to the nearest lane you can get to – keep a distance to the kerb (1 to 1.5m).
·         Signal left and shift to left lane.

Narrow Divider U-Turn
·         Three lanes keep right signal right to stop at right side of the lane when your shoulder is passing over the kerb.
·         When safe (no cars coming from 1st & 2nd lanes closest to you), turn towards the center lane.
·         Signal left and shift to left lane.

Traffic Light Control Narrow Divider U-Turn
·         Two lanes keep right signal right to stop at right side of the lane when your shoulder is passing over the kerb.
·         Check traffic light wen safe, turn towards the nearest lane you can get to.
·         Signal left and shift to left lane.

Round About U-Turn
·         Keep right and signal right check mirror and left blind spot, when safe mover over to round about.
·         Keep turning right, once vehicle pass right turn signal left check mirror and left blind spot move to the left lane.