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