Chapter 9 Positioning 1 Positioning depends on The

Chapter 9 – Positioning (1) Positioning depends on; The aim is; Safety, Observation, Road conditions, Traffic conditions, road layout, cornering, manoeuvrability, assisting traffic flow, making intentions clear Safety first, good grip and stability, and provides best view – consistent with above When would you: Positioning and Hazards Position of the nearside? Methodical, identify hazard, be aware of grip and stability, minimise the hazard. Position for the offside? Take a central position? What’s special about the LHS? Name some hazards Derby ROSPA Skills Training

Chapter 9 – Positioning (2) Improving the view; Nearside hazards and junctions – move to central position. Why Warning for above? What must you do before moving? Following Position Offside position, the 2 second rule (? ). Increasing distance gives: Good view, room to stop, extended braking areas, less spray in poor weather, see to move to o/t position Derby ROSPA Skills Training

Chapter 10 – Overtaking (1) Key safety points; Don't if you can; t see it safe Don't cause vehicles to alter position and speed Ensure you can get back to nearside Be ready to abandon overtake Don't come into conflict with others Avoid 3 abreast Beware potential dangers when filtering Never on the nearside unless. . . Never on hard shoulder unless. . Derby ROSPA Skills Training

Chapter 10 – Overtaking (2) Finer points; Anticipate and plan Key safety points; Information – clear view, space, absence of oncoming traffic, safe return, what behind, observe near, middle, far behind – 'repeatedly'. Following – offside near – half standard? Overtake not on – move back to standard Avoid vehicle blind spot If safe accelerate past, continue and stay out if. . . Position - the 'o/t position' - where is it? Speed – relative speed adjustment Gear – right one for response Move out, check, overtake, graceful return Derby ROSPA Skills Training

Chapter 10 – Overtaking (3) Hazards to consider; Vehicles in Front; Vehicles in front and behind Have they noticed you (LHD, driver behaviour, long vehicle) Vehicles not yet in view What will there response be? Pedestrians Road layout; Cyclists Road layout and surface Bends Filtering Conditions Single carriageway Dual carriageway Beware nearside obstructions or junctions Looks for RH junction/entrances Obstructions to view Bends; Position before straightens Look for a clear view of road and surface RH bends, opportunity for early view Derby ROSPA Skills Training

Chapter 9/10 – Pointers Derby ROSPA Skills Training

Chapter 9/10 – Pointers Derby ROSPA Skills Training

Chapter 9/10 – Pointers Derby ROSPA Skills Training

Chapter 9/10 – Pointers Derby ROSPA Skills Training