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#SECTION BRIEFING
In this section we continue the driving session
with a look at the fundamental driving skill called
M.S.M. This is short for Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre.
In conjunction with the M.S.M routine we will look at
the P.S.L routine. This is short for Position, Speed
and Look.
These routines are two of the most important driving
skills that you will need to learn and to master to
become a safe and proficient driver in all situations.
Click the Ok button to continue to the first session.
#SESSION - 1
THE MIRROR SIGNAL MANOEUVRE ROUTINE
The Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre routine, or M.S.M for
short, is carried out many, many times throughout a
journey. M.S.M is a fundamental driving skill. Because
it is so important we are introducing it at this early
stage of training.
INSTRUCTIONS
Drive to the end of this road, by applying the M.S.M
routine, and turn left at the Give Way junction. You will
now be guided through the whole process.
Click the Ok button to continue with this session.
#M.s.m = MIRRORS
ASSESSING THE ROAD BEHIND
We are going to change speed (slow down) and also
change direction at the junction. We will begin this
manoeuvre with the M.S.M routine. We will start the
M.S.M routine by looking in the mirrors. But why?
INSTRUCTIONS
Look in your mirrors to ASSESS the traffic behind you.
You will need to signal left as other traffic and
pedestrians will need to know your intentions. Be
careful not to signal too early or too late.
Click the Ok button to continue with the session
#m.S.m = SIGNAL
You have looked in your mirrors and assessed the
road situation behind. You have recognised that a
vehicle is following you and that the driver needs to
know which direction you are about to take.
What should you do?
INSTRUCTIONS
Switch your left indicator on to show you are going to
turn left. But the indicator doesn't want to be put on
too early as the driver following might think you are
going to pull in beside the road. But they WILL need
a clear and decisive signal from you.
Click the Ok button to continue with the session
#m.s.M = MANOEUVRE
Now we come to the manoeuvre part of the M.S.M
routine. You have assessed the road ahead and seen
that the junction is clear of vehicles before you.
INSTRUCTIONS
Begin to SLOW DOWN by clicking the brake pedal icon.
You intend to turn left and the road is clear. Where
should you be steering the car towards?
To turn left you should begin to STEER SLIGHTLY LEFT
on this road in order to be in the correct position
by the time you get to the junction.
Click the Ok button to continue with the session
#SESSION - 1 COMPLETE
Well done! You have completed the first session which
introduced you to the M.S.M. routine.
In that session you learnt about the importance of
using your mirrors, deciding on and giving a clear
signal and manoeuvring the car ready to make a turn.
In the next session you will learn about the P.S.L or
Position Speed Look routine. The M.S.M and P.S.L
routines are basic driving skills that the test examiner
will be looking to see you perform correctly at all
times and in all situations.
Click the Ok button to continue on to the next session
#SESSION - 2
THE POSITION SPEED LOOK (P.S.L) ROUTINE
The P.S.L routine is broken-down into three parts
of the basic driving manoeuvre you will complete
whenever there is a change of speed or direction.
The manoeuvre part of the M.S.M routine is in fact
a Position Speed Look routine.
INSTRUCTIONS
You are instructed to TURN right and exit this road at
the next right side road junction with a P.S.L routine.
You will be guided through the whole process.
Click the Ok button to start this new session
#P.s.l = POSITION
STEER THE CAR TO THE CORRECT ROAD POSITION
The first thing to do in the P.S.L routine is to steer
the car to the correct road position so that you are
ready for the turning manoeuvre at the junction.
INSTRUCTIONS
Smoothly and gradually steer the car to THIS SIDE of
the MIDDLE of the road. You are lining the car up to
turn right and so must have it ready to go across
oncoming traffic.
Click the Ok button to continue this session
#p.S.l = SPEED
ADJUST THE SPEED OF THE CAR
The next step of the P.S.L routine is to adjust the
speed of the car to suit the turn you are about to do.
The right turn is quite sharp and the usual speed of 12
mph (15 mph max) would be appropriate here.
INSTRUCTIONS
Smoothly and gradually SLOW THE CAR by clicking the
brake icon and adjusting the speed down to a level
that is suitable for the right turn.
Click the Ok button to continue this session
#p.s.L = LOOK
LOOK AHEAD TO ASSESS THE SITUATION
The final step of the P.S.L routine is to look ahead
and to assess the road situation. Is the road clear
enough for you to continue or will you need to stop?
INSTRUCTIONS
Assess the road, decide if you can now turn right
without stopping. You will need to:-
[1] Assess this road and the new road ahead
[2] Decide what to do: whether to stop or continue
[3] Act clearly and decisively upon your decision
Click the Ok button to continue this session
#SECTION COMPLETE
You have completed both sessions 1 and 2 and so
have now completed this first Module 3 driving
section.
In this training section you were introduced to the
mirror-signal-manoeuvre routine, and the closely
associated position-speed-look routine.
Both routines can be applied to a wide variety of road
situations and driving manoeuvres. By carefully
following their steps they help you to drive in a safe
and proficient manner.
Click the Ok button to return to the Module 3 menu
#SESSION - 1
LEFT HAND BENDS
This section of Module 3 deals with road bends and
the M.S.M and P.S.L routines.
INSTRUCTIONS
You are instructed to CONTINUE along this road, and
carefully STEER around the two blind left bends.
After moving off we will assess the bend and do the
P.S.L routine. (P)position the car and adjust the
(S)speed for the safe and correct approach to the
bend, (L)look ahead and in the mirrors as you drive
through the bend.
Click the Ok button to start the road bend session.
#PAUSED TO ASSESS BEND
It is important to assess a bend before reaching it
and to apply the Position-Speed-Look routine to it.
Consider the issues of this bend:
- it is towards the left, of moderate sharpness
- it has low visibility because of a high hedge
- are there any obstructions on the bend to see?
- will the road surface and camber give problems?
- (P)position the car in the middle of this lane
- the sharp bend sign tells us to reduce (S)speed
- we should (L)look out for any hazards around it
Click the Ok button to continue with the manoeuvre.
#PAUSED TO ASSESS BEND
Lets assess this second bend before reaching it.
Consider the issues of this bend:
- it is towards the left, of moderate sharpness
- it has low visibility because of a left hedge
- if there is a car parked on the far side, it
will make oncoming traffic move onto our side
- (P)position the car in the middle of this lane
- the sharp bend sign tells us to reduce (S)speed
- (L)look out for any oncoming traffic on the bend
- there is housing: look out for any pedestrians
and the possibility of hidden parked vehicles
Click the Ok button to continue with the manoeuvre.
#SESSION - 1 COMPLETE
Congratulations, you have completed the first of our
series of road bend driving sessions.
You have learnt that when approaching road bends:
- Assess the road ahead for driving requirements
- Adjust your speed to suit the bend's sharpness
- Adjust your road position for safety and view
- Be prepared for any hazards around the bend
Remember to check in your mirrors and to apply the
P.S.L routine in your approach to the road bend.
Click the Ok button to continue with this section
#SESSION - 2
RIGHT HAND BENDS
Next we will travel through two right hand bends.
The advantage of right hand bends is that we can
move to the left of our side of the road, to ge