Lesson – 1

Pre-Trip and Under-the-Hood (Exterior)

360° walk-around check

Tyre tread depth, lug nuts, wear
Tyre sidewall condition, valve stem
Tyre direction facing
All lights and markers operating properly
All windows - cleanliness, obstructions
Under-the-hood (belts, fluids, hoses, electrical)
Licence plate
Wiper blades
Emergency kit items
All rear view mirrors
Exterior cleanliness
Under the vehicle (fluids, obstructions, hazards)
Safe vehicle entry and exit

Basic Habits (Interior)

Insurance and registration
instruments and controls
doors are locked
seat
rear view mirrors setting
head restraints
cleanliness of vehicle
seat belts
student licence
no loose objects
hand position on steering wheel
airbags

Demonstration Drive (Demo) by Instructor

10 to 15 minutes (maximum)
basic habits
approaching and leaving the curb
lane changing method & sequence
left and right turns
vision skills/requirements
build rapport with student (client)
reversing
steering