Driving Test Success (Practical)/DTSP.ISO/data1.cab/App_Files/Data/Intros.Dat

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MODULE 1  INTRODUCTION
Why should we learn about the car itself, when all we want to do is
learn how to drive?

To pass the practical driving test you must first demonstrate that you
meet the required driving test standards.  To determine if you do
meet the standard, the test examiner will check to see if:

 1 - you know where to find all of the main car controls.
 2 - you understand the functions of the car controls.
 3 - you can use the car controls competently when driving.
 4 - you exercise care when using the controls to minimise wear.
 5 - you use the controls correctly, safely, smoothly and at the right
       time for the given situation and manoeuvre.
 6 - you know how to carry out basic maintenance procedures

In Module 1 you will be expected to study all of the sections and to try
out any of their demonstrations.

Click the Ok button to start the Module 1 training session
MODULE 2  INTRODUCTION
This Module is a foundation to all later modules. Many skills learnt
here will be repeated or developed in the more complex modules
to follow.

In this Module you will be introduced to the training car and it's main
controls. You will learn about the six pre-drive safety checks, and the
moving off routine and the safe halting of the car.

In the official practical driving test, your examiner will check to see if:

  1 - you carry out pre-drive safety checks before starting the engine
  2 - you are able to move the car off safely and under full control
  3 - you are aware of stopping distances and safety margins in all
        road situations that will occur
  4 - you make effective observations before you move off, when on
        the move and before bringing the car to a halt.
  5 - you use the MSM and PSL routines everytime they are needed

Click the Ok button to start the Module 2 training session
MODULE 3  INTRODUCTION
This module concerns safe driving through road bends, junctions and
roundabouts. In this module you will learn the importance of applying
MSM and PSL to road junctions so that the car is always approaching
at the correct speed and road position to pass through safely.

In the official practical driving test you will be watched carefully to
see whether you observe road signs and road markings, especially
on the approach to junctions. Your examiner will check to see if:

  1 - you use the MSM routine when you approach every junction
  2 - you make a clear signal to let others know what you intend to do
  3 - you slow down without any harsh braking to the correct speed
  4 - you are able to judge the speed of other traffic at junctions
  5 - you watch out for oncoming traffic and stop and wait if necessary
  6 - you make effective observations of pedestrians and cyclists
  7 - you position the car correctly at junctions and turn correctly

Click the Ok button to start the Module 3 training session
MODULE 4  INTRODUCTION
Module 4 introduces you to the car control manoeuvres of reversing,
of turning, overtaking and parking. These manoeuvres are especially
important in the final official driving test because they allow the
examiner the opportunity to check how accurate you are at placing
the car and driving it under full control in confined situations.

Your examiner will closely watch you to see if:

  1 - you can reverse the car correctly, smoothly, safely and under a
        full control while making continuous all round observations
  2 - you are able to turn the car around correctly and safely, using
        forward and reverse gears, driving slowly and steering briskly
  3 - you can park the car correctly, close and parallel to the kerb
  4 - you can park the car showing full consideration to the passing
        traffic and any crossing pedestrians or passing cyclists
  5 - you can park neatly and within layout markings of a parking bay

Click the Ok button to start the Module 4 training session
MODULE 5  INTRODUCTION
This module concerns dealing with road hazard situations as can
occur at junctions, road works, cross-roads and a road incident.

The official driving test now includes a hazard perception test and
this will test you concerning typical hazardous road situations.

The Driving Test Success family of software includes the Theory and
Hazard Perception Tests to complete your driving skills knowledge.

Your driving test examiner will watch you closely to see if:
  1 - you recognise that there is a hazardous situation developing
  2 - you are decisive about the course of safe driving action to take
  3 - you apply MSM/PSL routines when changing direction and speed
  4 - you brake early and progressively, and use smooth steering
  5 - your actions take into consideration all other road users around
  6 - you are always ready to stop the car and wait for a clear road

Click the Ok button to start the Module 5 training session
MODULE 6  INTRODUCTION
Module 6 is concerned with driving in difficult weather conditions
such as high wind, ice, slippery roads, fog and very wet conditions.
This module also briefly covers driving at night.

The official recommended driving syllabus states that drivers:

  1 - should know about hazards caused by poor weather conditions
        such as: rain, fog, snow, ice and strong winds.
  2 - should gain experience of driving on urban and higher-speed
        roads (not motorways) both in daylight and at night.
  3 - should know the particular hazards encountered both in daylight
        and at night on single, dual and three-lane roads.

On the day that you take the practical driving test the weather may
be fine and the examiner will not be able to check your knowledge of
poor weather. But it is in your interest that you fully arm yourself
with the knowledge that comes from driving in all these conditions.

Click the Ok button to start the Module 6 training session
MODULE 7  INTRODUCTION
Module 7 concerns the multi-lane dual carriageways and motorways.
In this module you will learn about the safe way to join such a road,
all about lane discipline, their special signs, the kinds of hazards
found on them, and the correct and safe way to leave them.

The learner driver is NOT allowed on to any motorways. However, the
recommended driving syllabus states that drivers must have a sound
knowledge of the following:

  1 - the special rules for motorway driving (e.g keep on the left)
  2 - the special regulations that apply to motorways (e.g no stopping
        or turning on motorways, no cycles or pedestrians)
  3 - the special driving techniques for motorway driving (e.g the
        multi-lane discipline)
  4 - the kinds of hazards encountered both in daylight and at night
        on motorways.

Click the Ok button to start the Module 7 training session
DRIVING  TEST  INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE TAKE NOTE of the following that apply throughout the test:

- most instructions will be voiced ones telling you where to drive or
   which manoeuvre you are about to do.
- the same use of car controls as in other modules will apply through-
   out the test. Use of these controls will be checked and scored only
   where appropriate to the manoeuvre.  The correct order of use of
   the controls will also be checked.
- driving faults totals will be displayed in the top left of screen.
   These can be switched on or off by pressing the F5 key.
- the test will take around 20 minutes, involve some manoeuvres and
   driving hazards and then the car will return to the Test Centre.
- a summary report will be displayed at the end of the test, and the
   report will be saved to a disk file for future reference.
- the test can be aborted any time by pressing the Esc key, but the
   accumulated totals will be lost and report will not be available.

Click Ok to view a FactSheet that lists what you will need for your
real life practical driving test.
TURNING  THE  CAR  AROUND
Consider doing this manoeuvre only when there is no side road or
other safer, more convenient means of turning the car around.
The key issues of this manoeuvre exercise are:
 - to make you awa