Driving Lessons Note #3: Safety check & cockpit drills

Learn the position of these tools:

• Keys:
• Steering wheel
• Pedals: the right foot is used to press on the brake pedal or gas/acceleration pedal. This prevents us from pushing on both pedals at the same time which can cause wear and tear.
• Gear
• Indicators
• Lights
• Horn
• Wind Screen Wiper

Safety Check:

These are the things you need to check before igniting the car:

• Petrol
• Oil
• Water, screenwash, coolant and brake fluid
• Electrics
• Tyres
• Brakes
• Steering

Cockpit Drill:

Before you drive here are the cockpit drill to follow:

• Doors
• Parking brake
• Seat position
• Head restraint
• Steering wheel position
• Interior and exterior mirrors
• Seat belt
• Fuel levels

Precautions before starting the engine:

• Parking brake again
• Gear lever in neutral position