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MOVING FROM THE KERB
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When
clear:
Move the right foot from the brake
to accelerator pedal.
Crawling forward, steer toward the
2nd lane.
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On
a level road the car crawls even if you do not press the accelerator pedal.
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Photo: Moving from the kerb – Steering toward
the 2nd lane
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Lightly press the lower third of
the accelerator pedal, and drive along the 2nd lane.
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Easy
acceleration is good for the engine, and helps avoid burnouts.
Remember:
spin wheels and you risk to fail the driving test due to insufficient control
of the car.
To
avoid jerking, gently depress accelerator pedal by the weight of your foot rather than forcing it down.
How?
- see CAR CONTROLS section - Pedals.
The
second lane is the best for driving straight in a built-up area. See LANE
SELECTION section below.
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Photo: Moving from the kerb – Driving along the
2nd lane
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Make sure the turn signal has
switched off.
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Normally,
the turn signal switches off automatically, however after moving from the
kerb or a flat turn you may have to switch it off by hand.
Failure
to cancel turn indicator counts against you in a driving test.
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Accelerate to the allowed speed.
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Now,
gradually and evenly increase pressure onto the accelerator pedal.
If
in doubt what the speed limit is, keep your speed under 50 km/h, which is the default
speed limit for the built-up area in the most parts of Australia. For details see the SPEED section.
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Maintain
a steady course to the left of the centre of the road.
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As
anywhere in left-hand drive roads, you must keep to the left of the centre of
the road and of the oncoming vehicles, unless you are turning right.
Keep
the car steadily in the line of traffic; if you let it wander, you may fail
the driving test.
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