Geared to Go A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers

2NoteThis exercise provides information and driving procedures for automatic transmissions only.For standard transmission vehicles, please refer to Exercise 12.The best place for the new driver to practise this exercise is in a large empty parking lot. If thereare painted lines in the lot, they can be used to represent roads, curbs, other vehicles and parkingspaces. As the learner gains experience and becomes more skilled, practise can begin on quiet roads.The following instructions will help the new driver begin driving safely.Coach’s TipThe first sessions should be planned so that the new driver will not drive through medium or heavytraffic to get to the practice area. If necessary, you drive the vehicle to the practice area and havethe new driver take over once there.Review and discuss the information in the following sections. Review each section at home or in thelegally parked vehicle and then practise the required skills.Before teaching starting and stopping, help the new driver learn basic techniques.• Teach the proper methods for:- gear selection.- moving the vehicle away from a curb.- driving in a straight line.- returning to the curb.- parking the vehicle.• Have the learner practise and learn to:- select and use the gears properly.- operate the gear-shift once the engine is running.- hold and turn the steering wheel correctly.- slow and stop the vehicle by taking the foot off the gas pedal and use the brake correctly.- move the vehicle forward smoothly and stop smoothly.- make simple turns and partial turns.- use correct turning and steering recovery methods.- perform smooth increases and decreases of speed.- watch other traffic and be aware of the surroundings.Stay Safe - Signal LightsIf the signal lights do not function any time during driving, use hand signals until they are repaired.20