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different types of roads, in a instructor or the DSA website. will help you to see how it SAFETY & YOUR VEHICLE
variety of conditions. If you relates to driving on the road. SAFETY MARGINS
don't, you could find yourself Use the list below to tick the areas The theory test has two HAZARD AWARENESS
in a situation that you don't that you have covered either with parts which you must pass VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
have the experience to deal your driving instructor or during at the same sitting: OTHER TYPES OF VEHICLE
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NOTES FOR GUIDANCE
Use the Driver's Record to chart Drivers Record (Instructor's Part) the skills that a pupil should master to demonstrate
and record your pupil's progress. This consists of loose A4 sheets detailing the skills competence in that area. Under-pinning knowledge
that need to be developed while learning to drive. for each competency is listed along with the relevant
A loose-leaf format allows you to use continuation source material.
The Drivers Record is based on the sheets as required. This means that you can add
recommended syllabus for learning to additional sheets to reflect the number of lessons that Private Practice
each of your pupils require, dependent on their This sheet should be given to the pupil so that a
drive and lists all the competencies
experience, ability and progress. record can be kept of any driving experience gained
necessary for safe driving. It will help during any private practice sessions.
a learner driver to see what progress Marking System
A pupil's progress (or regression) is recorded by Research has shown that learner drivers who gain
they have made and identify the
writing a number in the box alongside the relevant lots of experience in a wide variety of different
competencies yet to be covered. competence that corresponds with the level of ability situations and conditions, before taking a practical
demonstrated on that lesson. There are five levels: test, generally perform better on the test and go on
to be safer drivers.
Once the record is fully completed,
1 - lntroduced
it will show that all the skills linked to 2 - Under full instruction
safe driving have been covered to a 3 - Prompted Drivers Record (Pupil's Part)
4 - Seldom prompted The pupil should bring their part of the Drivers
satisfactory level and that the pupil
5 - lndependent Record to every lesson. It contains the same key
is ready to take the test. areas of competence and uses the same 5 levels as
The marks should only reflect your pupil's skill in that the instructors part to measure performance. The
particular topic. Some competencies require more date and your initials should be entered at levels 1
The Drivers Record has two
than one skill. For example, reversing includes to 4 at the point when a consistent performance is
separate parts. The first part is observation, control and accuracy. Therefore the level demonstrated over several lessons for that particular
designed for the instructor to record recorded should reflect the overall performance for competence.
each competence on that lesson.
detailed progress on a lesson-by-
Once a pupil has demonstrated consistent
lesson basis. The second part is Some of the competencies listed in the Drivers independent performance of a particular competence
designed for the pupil to keep, to Record (pupils part), such as other traffic, junctions, over several lessons, you should enter the date, your
reversing and parking, are split into sub-topics in the initials and personal reference number in the last box
show progress towards each of
instructors part of the Record. against that topic. As with the instructors part, some
the key competencies. competencies use a 3-level marking system.
A 3-Ievel marking system is used for some of the
competencies (instead of 5 levels), because these are You should only complete the Declaration of Test
more likely to be covered as theoretical subjects. Readiness when you have completed the last box for
Under full instruction and Seldom prompted are every topic. The pupil should take the completed
therefore not required for these competencies. Drivers Record with them to the driving test centre.
Competencies
The key competencies that make up the official All elements of the Drivers Record may be copied
recommended syllabus are tabulated and linked to for your own use.
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DRIVER'S RECORD Driver name
Date of lesson
All the competencies or topics broken down on CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS MIRRORS - VISION & USE OTHER TRAFFIC
these pages may require knowledge of particular accelerator, clutch and footbrake interior and exterior meeting, crossing and overtaking
legal responsibilities which need to be covered. For handbrake, steering, speedometer, horn, indicators flat, concave and convex one way and two way roads
detailed information about this or any other area and gears three-lane two-way roads
instrument panel warning lights Underpinning knowledge major, minor and narrow roads
please refer to the source material listed below: MSM and PSL
wipers dual carriageways
hazard, reversing, side, fog and headlights when to use them
Driving - the essential skills demister and heated windows why they should be used Underpinning knowledge
The Highway Code manufacturers options how to act on what is seen MSM and PSL
Know Your Traffic Signs blind spots when and why to give way
Vehicle handbook Underpinning knowledge frequency of checks and why passing places and warning signs
the function of each obstructions, parked vehicles...
the effects of incorrect use planning and anticipation
COCKPIT CHECKS
how to read and understand them SIGNALS how to act on what is seen
by arm and by indicators motorways
DSSSM brake, reversing and hazard lights
driving position MOVING AWAY & STOPPING by other road users and traffic controllers
head restraints MSM and PSL JUNCTIONS
seat belts observation and blind spots Underpinning knowledge T-junctions and Y-junctions
doors control and co-ordination why signals are necessary crossroads and slip roads
gears and handbrake safety check on level and on gradient when and how to signal marked and unmarked junctions
mirrors at angle and straight ahead unnecessary signals one-way streets
Underpinning knowledge urban, rural and dual carriageways
Underpinning knowledge
order of adjustment Underpinning knowledge
best driving position
co-ordination of accelerator, clutch and footbrake ANTICIPATION & PLANNING
handbrake and steering risk awareness in connection with: drivers, cyclists, MSM and PSL
mirror adjustment, including anti-dazzle where and when to look and what to look for turning, entering and emerging
variety of seat adjustments motorcyclists, pedestrians, animals, road works,
suitable stopping places emergency vehicles and any other road users advance warning signs and road markings
signals when necessary zones of vision
Underpinning knowledge priorities
SAFETY CHECKS MSM and PSL
POWER (petrol - oil - water - electrics - rubber) SAFE POSITIONING hazard perception
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PRIVATE PRACTICE Driver name
When you go out driving with a friend or relative we You can use this form to record what you did by ticking the appropriate Take note of the time and mileage when you start so that you can fill in how
would encourage you to record the type of driving boxes. You'll probably tick several for each drive, for example, it may have much time you spent on the road and how many miles you covered. Fill in
experience that you have gained. been light when you started to drive but dark by the time you finished. the time in hours (0.5h, 2.5h) and the distance in miles (20m, 47m).
Date of lesson
WET ROADS
DRY ROADS
DARKNESS
DAYLIGHT
DUAL CARRIAGEWAY
COUNTRY
TOWN AND CITY
OVERALL TIME IN HOURS
DISTANCE TRAVELLED
COMMENTS...
Date of lesson
WET ROADS
DRY ROADS
DARKNESS
DAYLIGHT
DUAL CARRIAGEWAY
COUNTRY
TOWN AND CITY
OVERALL TIME
DISTANCE TRAVELLED
COMMENTS...
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