Changing Direction 1

What is the objective for Session 3?

During this session, your ADI should ensure that you use key observational techniques in low-risk driving situations such as in quiet residential areas, quiet local and rural roads.

What is the minimum this session should cover?
During this session, you should drive in light traffic situations in order to cover the MSMM (Mirror, Signal, Mirror, Manoeuvre) routine. You should also cover basic scanning techniques when:

• turning left and right;
• turning at roundabouts; and
• when negotiating junctions.

Expected outcomes: what should I have learned by the end of Session 3?
At the end of the third session, you should be able to show that you can:

• use mirrors appropriately; and
• carry out the MSMM routine correctly.

You should also be able to show that you can do the proper 'safety glances' when:

• moving off;
• turning;
• at junctions; and
• negotiating roundabouts.

You should be able to show that you are aware of blind spots and how to compensate for them.

How should I prepare for Session 4?
To achieve the expected outcomes from Session 4, you should have:

• completed Session 1 to Session 3.

You should discuss your sessions with your ADI and, based on their advice, you may also have completed some or all of Sessions 2,3,5,6,7, and 8. This is because Sessions 2 to 8 can be taken in any order.

Practice is key
To feel confident about meeting the learning objectives, you should also have:

• read the expected outcomes of this session;
• done enough practice with your ADI, Sponsor, or both; and
• done any relevant study.

Specifically, you should have practiced the key observation techniques when changing direction for at least three hours.

You should also have read the sections of the Rules of the Road that deal with:

• changing direction and observations; and
• the management of speed.

You should have acted on any feedback your ADI gave you at the end of your last EDT session.