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During your Practical Test your examiner may ask to stop at
the side of the road then move away again.
Videos - Talkthrough
- Moving
Off & Stopping - Moving
Off at an Angle - Hill
Starts Up and Down
Every time you carry out these manoeuvres the examiner will
watch your
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use of the controls and MSM routine each
rime you move off and stop - remember to also use the PSL
routine when stopping - for MSM and PSL routines see
below |
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observation of, and safe responses to, other
road users |
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judgement in selecting a safe and suitable
place to stop |
To stop and move away safely you need to
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be able to carry out both manoeuvres on level
ground, on a hill, at an angle and straight ahead |
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use the MSM and PSL routines |
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observe what is happening around you and
be aware of any blind spots |
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co-ordinate your use of the accelerator,
clutch and footbrake so that you move off and slow down safely
and smoothly |
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be able to use the parking brake and steering
competently |
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know where and when to look, what to look
for and how to act safely on what you see |
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be able to identify suitable stopping places |
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know where and when to signal |
The MSM and PSL routines
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Mirrors - Signal - Manoeuvre |
| M |
Use your mirrors to check the speed and position
of traffic around and behind you |
| S |
Show others what you intend to do. Always
signal in good time |
| M |
Manoeuvre (see PSL below) - a change in speed
or position - slowing down, stopping or turning |
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Position - Speed - Look |
| P |
Position your car correctly, in good time,
for the move you want to make |
| S |
Adjust your speed so it is appropriate for
the manoeuvre |
| L |
Have a final look to check that it's safe
before you start to steer |
If you don't have a clear view of the road because someone
has parked close to you, edge out slowly and only move off when
you can see that it's safe to do so.
If someone is following you very closely when you want to
stop make sure you signal in good time to let them know that you're
going to slow down and stop.
Always use your mirrors but only signal if you need to. Don't
just signal automatically.
Check your blind spots. Don't pull out without looking or
make anyone else stop or swerve.
Move off smoothly in the correct gear and don't accelerate
excessively.
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