The Official DSA Guide to Driving by Driving Standards Agency -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright Contents 01 The driver

A message from the chief driving examiner Attitude Good habits Health Learner drivers New drivers Older drivers Disabled drivers

02 The driver and the law

Your driving licence Insurance Vehicle registration certificate (V5C) Vehicle excise duty Vehicle test certificate Roadworthiness The Highway Code Seat belts Loading your vehicle

03 The controls

Driving position The hand controls The foot controls Switches Other controls

04 Mirrors

Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Using mirrors Blind spots The mirrors and hazards MSM routine

05 Starting to drive

Getting started Vehicle checks Starting the engine Moving off Braking Stopping in an emergency Skidding The parking brake Steering Changing gear Signalling Moving off at an angle Moving off on hills

06 Traffic signs

The purpose of traffic signs Signs giving warning Signs giving orders Signs giving directions and other information Waiting restrictions Road markings Traffic lights Traffic calming Level crossings

07 On the road

Awareness and anticipation Road positioning Bends Stopping distance Separation distance Overtaking Obstructions Pedestrian crossings Driving on hills Tunnels Trams or LRT systems

08 Junctions

Approaching a junction The junction routine Turning Emerging Lanes at junctions Types of junction Junctions on hills Junctions on dual carriageways Roundabouts

09 Manoeuvring

Before manoeuvring Reversing Turning around Parking

10 Defensive driving

Defensive driving Observation Signalling Hazards Lighting and weather conditions Other road users

11 Driving on motorways

Driving on motorways Motorway signs and signals Joining a motorway On the motorway Lane discipline Overtaking Leaving a motorway Weather conditions Stopping on motorways Motorways at night Roadworks The novice driver

12 All-weather driving

Your vehicle Ensuring a clear view Wet roads Crosswinds Fog Snow and ice Bright sunshine and hot weather

13 Driving at night

Your vehicle lights Driving in the dark Built-up areas Overtaking or following at night Parking at night Meeting other vehicles

14 Basic maintenance

Fuel Oils and coolant Steering and suspension Brakes Tyres Electrical systems Basic fault-finding

15 Breakdowns

Breakdowns Breakdowns on motorways On dual carriageways Punctures and blow-outs

16 Incidents, accidents and emergencies

The scene of an incident First aid on the road Fire and electric shock Tunnels

17 Ecosafe driving and the environment

What you can do Ecosafe driving Choosing a vehicle Vehicle maintenance Alternatives to driving

18 Avoiding and dealing with congestion

Journey planning While driving Active traffic management Highways Agency traffic officers Urban congestion

19 Towing a trailer

Towing regulations Safety Driving techniques

20 Vehicle security

Security measures Parking

21 European driving

Travelling to Europe Planning your journey Driving in Europe

22 Automatics and four-wheel drive

Automatics Four-wheel drive

23 Driving taxis

First steps to becoming a taxi driver Passenger care Professional driving Driving taxis Passengers with special needs

24 Further information

Reviewing your driving Organisations providing advanced driving tests Mobility centres Recognising basic faults

Index

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