EDT 11 Driving Calmly
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- You should be able to drive calmly when joining busy roads
- Entering junctions while driving independently
- When stalling in traffic
- Parking the car on a busy road
EDT Lesson 11
2.10 Preparing for a journey (2)
Objective
The learner driver must be able to demonstrate the practical knowledge, understanding and skills required to plan a journey.
Guidance
Topic The learner driver should:
Planning a journey
Be able to plan a route, taking into account weather, road works, events, diversions and road signage, and so on. Be able to demonstrate how to read a map or operate a satellite navigation system.
Fitness to drive
Always be in a fit state to drive and be aware of the causes and symptoms of being unfit to drive and Recognize and be aware of the potential effects on drivers of alcohol, medication, drugs, fatigue, diet, lack of physical fitness, emotions, lifestyle, stress, and so on.
Fitness of passengers
Be aware of the possible consequences of carrying passengers with the potential to cause mild or severe distraction and be able to deal responsibly with situations that may arise.
Correct loading of the vehicle
Be able to recognize the change in dynamics of a loaded vehicle and be able to load a vehicle safely, securely and legally.
4.1 Changing direction (2)
Objective
The learner driver must have the knowledge, understanding and skills to drive independently and consistently, at different speeds and in challenging situations, while showing due care for him or herself and for all other road users.
The learner driver must be able to read the road ahead, and to change direction or course in a safe and timely manner, and to do so on busier roads and junctions, on faster roads and roads with variable speeds, and on roads with complex layouts and complex lane changes.
Changing course safely with due regard to traffic controls
Know and understand when, where and why to change course or direction and Be able to change course or direction safely, without prompting and while anticipating and reacting correctly to all traffic controls.
Changing course with due regard for other road users
Know and understand when, where and why to change course or direction and Be able to change direction safely, without prompting and with due regard for all other road users.
Yielding and progressing where necessary
Know and understand when, where and why to yield to other road users and when, where and why to progress. Understand the potential consequences of not yielding to others where it is appropriate and Be able to yield or progress as necessary consistently and without prompting.
4.2 Anticipation and reactions (2)
Objective
The learner driver must have the knowledge, understanding and skills to anticipate and react to
all imminent or potential hazards, to drive independently and consistently, to drive at different
speeds, and to drive in a competent and defensive manner in challenging situations.
The learner driver must be able to manage all hazards and risks while driving on busier roads and junctions, on faster roads and roads with variable speeds, and on roads with complex layouts and lane changes.
Topic The learner driver should:
Road junctions
Know and understand when, where, why and how to scan for road junctions. Be able to demonstrate consistently and without prompting the ability to anticipate potential dangers
relating to road junctions, to take the necessary precautions and to react appropriately.
Parked vehicles
Know and understand when, where, why and how to scan for parked vehicles and Be able to demonstrate consistently and without prompting the ability to anticipate potential dangers
relating to parked vehicles, to take the necessary precautions and to react appropriately.
Pedestrian and tramway crossings
Know and understand when, where, why and how to scan for pedestrian and tramway crossings and Be able to demonstrate consistently and without prompting the ability to anticipate potential dangers relating to pedestrian and tramway crossings, to take the necessary precautions and to react appropriately.
Motorcyclists and cyclists
Know and understand when, where, why and how to scan for cyclists and motorcyclists; and
Be able to demonstrate consistently and without prompting the ability to anticipate potential dangers relating to cyclists and motorcyclists, to take the necessary precautions and to react appropriately.
Vulnerable road users
Know and understand when, where, why and how to scan for vulnerable road users; and
Be able to demonstrate consistently and without prompting the ability to anticipate potential dangers relating to vulnerable road users, to take the necessary precautions and to react appropriately.
Other imminent and potential hazards
Know and understand when, where, why and how to scan for all other imminent or potential hazards and Be able to demonstrate consistently and without prompting the ability to anticipate all other imminent or potential hazards, to take the necessary precautions and to react appropriately.
4.4 Driving calmly
Objective
The learner driver must have the knowledge, understanding and skills to drive calmly; and must
exercise the necessary discipline, consistently and without prompting, to control sudden impulses, aggression and any other distracting emotions.The learner driver must be able to stay calm in potentially stressful situations and while driving on busier roads and junctions, on faster roads and roads with variable speeds, and on roads with complex layouts and lane changes.
Topic The learner driver should:
Reacting appropriately to other road users
Have the knowledge, understanding and skills to interact calmly with other road users at all times and To do so consistently and without prompting, particularly in relation to vulnerable road users.
Managing internal and external distractions
Have the knowledge, understanding and skills to manage any internal or external distractions; and Do so consistently and without prompting – for example, when dealing with distractions such as those that might be caused by children in the rear seat or by a passing
emergency vehicle.
Dealing with and controlling peer pressure
Have the knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to deal with peer pressure; and
Do so consistently and without prompting – for example, when dealing with friends or colleagues encouraging unacceptable driving behaviour.
Recovering from the car stalling
Have the knowledge, understanding and skills to recover from the car stalling; and
Do so consistently and without prompting.
