Moving the vehicle away from the curb lane

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November 20, 2023 | D2L Driver Education Ltd. | DRIVING SKILLS

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Moving the Vehicle Away from the Curb Lane

Scan 360 degrees – identify any hazards?
- Check inside & outside mirrors.
- Shoulder check to the blind zone.

Vehicle in front:

Activate the electric signal.
- Ease off the brake to move ahead slowly while immediately steering sharply hand-over-hand to full left lock with the steering wheel to pre-position the vehicle.Stop. (The vehicle should not have moved more than a metre.)Keep the wheels turned and place your right hand at the 12 o’clock position on the steering wheel.Shoulder check for traffic again and when it is safe to proceed, move forward slowly.
- Check the right front corner of your vehicle to ensure that it clears the vehicle in front of yourvehicle.

No Vehicle in Front:

Activate the electric signal.
- Place your right hand at the 4 o’clock position (lower right quadrant) on the steering wheel. Use your left arm to hand signal.
- Ease off the brake to move ahead slowly while immediately turning the steering wheel with your right hand from the 4 o’clock position to the 12 o’clock position and hold it there.

Shoulder check for traffic again and when it is safe to proceed, move forward slowly.

To proceed

Recover steering as you look well ahead along your intended path.
Move into the first available traffic lane.

Accelerate gently as required and ensure your signal light is cancelled.