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Starting the Vehicle:

• Adjusts mirrors
• Fastens safety belt
• Knows where the operating controls are located

Moving Forward:

• Signals
• Looks in mirrors and over shoulder before pulling into traffic.
• Uses two hands on opposite sides of the steering wheel.

Stopping:

• Checks traffic (sees and reacts to hazards).
• Stops behind crosswalk or limit line.
• Stops without using accelerator at the same time.

Turns:

• Slows for turns.
• Begins and ends turns in the correct lane.
• Yields right of way when necessary.
• Accepts legal right of way when safe.
• Sees and reacts to hazards.

Backing:

• Checks mirrors and looks over right shoulder.

Changing Lanes:

• Signals
• Checks mirrors.
• Checks over shoulder to view blind spot.
• Changes lanes safely.
• Maintains speed.

Driving On The Motorway:

• Checks traffic flow.
• Checks mirrors and over shoulder before merging into traffic.
• Signals early and slows on exit ramp.
• Adjusts speed to road conditions.

Defensive Driving Techniques:

• Checks mirrors before braking.
• Checks cross streets before passing.
• Checks signal lights and signs.
• Keeps eyes "moving".
• Keeps a "space cushion" around the car.
• Follows at a safe distance.

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