1. Check that the handbrake is on.
2. Push the brake pedal down.
3. Select 'drive' gear position.
4. Check your mirrors for traffic or other hazards.
5. Indicate to signal your intention to move off.
6. Check your mirrors again and glance over your right shoulder to check that the road is clear (this is called a 'head check/shoulder check').
7. Release the foot brake pedal and gently push the accelerator pedal to increase engine revs by approximately 200 revs.
8. If the road is clear, release the handbrake as you apply smooth acceleration to move off.
9. Cancel indicator (if required).
The conditions you practice in are important. It is recommended that you select a low-level traffic area to start and only move to heavier traffic areas when your confidence and ability improve.
2. Push the brake pedal down.
3. Select 'drive' gear position.
4. Check your mirrors for traffic or other hazards.
5. Indicate to signal your intention to move off.
6. Check your mirrors again and glance over your right shoulder to check that the road is clear (this is called a 'head check/shoulder check').
7. Release the foot brake pedal and gently push the accelerator pedal to increase engine revs by approximately 200 revs.
8. If the road is clear, release the handbrake as you apply smooth acceleration to move off.
9. Cancel indicator (if required).
The conditions you practice in are important. It is recommended that you select a low-level traffic area to start and only move to heavier traffic areas when your confidence and ability improve.
