Complicated junctions

Observation, judgement,
and awareness

• Eye contact
• Progressive driving without being over-cautious or hesitant
• Good road position for the right reasons
• Early observation to reduce
  sudden braking & acceleration
• Environmental issues & driving more efficiently
• Visual scanning techniques
• Dealing with emergency vehicles

 

Vulnerable road users

• Cyclists
• Motorcyclists and moped riders
• Pedestrians - young and old
• Consideration at pedestrian crossings
• Schools and colleges

Typical features
of urban roads

• Multi-lane junctions
• Unusual roundabouts
• Bus and cycle lanes
• Under and over-passes
• Gyratory systems
• Road markings

Spatial awareness &
clearance to others

• Adequate clearance
• Safe stopping and following distance to others
• Forward planning
• Awareness and anticipation of other road users
• Trams
• Bus stops & bus lane awareness
• Cycle lane awareness and procedure
• Good road position