MOVING FROM THE KERB

Look at the instrument panel:

check the Fuel Gauge to make sure there is enough fuel,

and check warning lights: Hand Brake is the only warning light that must be on.

If Open Door warning light is on, do not continue until you close all the doors.

If any other warning light is on, shut down the engine until the fault is fixed.

For details see CAR CONTROLS section - Instrument Panel, and Starting the car engine.

Photo: Car controls – Open Door warning light is on, do not move off until you close all doors

Adjust all rear view mirrors.

How? - see CAR CONTROLS section - Mirror control.

Switch on the right turn signal.

How? - see CAR CONTROLS section - Turn Signal switch.

The right turn signal indicates not only the right turn itself, but also that you are moving from the kerb, and you must switch it on even if you are going to drive in the kerb-side lane.

Left foot to brace position.

Right foot on the brake.

Press the brake pedal firmly.

How? - see CAR CONTROLS section - Pedals.

In order to prevent the car creeping after you release the hand brake you must completely depress the foot brake before shifting the transmission selector from Park.

Shift transmission to Drive.

How? - see CAR CONTROLS section - Transmission selector lever and Overdrive button.

You should select transmission first, and release hand brake last for safety consideration.