have started practical driving somewhere in nov 2005. learnt for 2 mths and stopped completely as i resumed my nie training and could not make time for it. so far have learnt so many lessons, me a slow coach in learning driving, still not steady and inconsistent. was advised to recap it in mind often when free but i failed to do so until recently. driving test approaching-12 mar. hope to pass at first trial, else more money invested. shall keep driving learning log here...
U-turning
1) When right shoulder reaches tip of divider, full-lock right and stop.
2) When traffic clears, get to left lane of a two-lane carriageway and the right lane or the nearest lane of a wide divider.
Directional change
1) Signal right
2) Check rear and right wing mirror followed by left wing mirror
3) Reverse car till corner of kerb reaches corner of window pane / shoulder in line with marking on side kerb
4) Full-lock right
5) Keep reversing till body of car parallel to side kerb or car
5) Straighten wheel
6) Keep reversing till bonnet of car in line with front kerb.
Vertical Parking
1. Keep car close to right lane.
2. Signal left, R gear and safety checks.
3. Reverse till 1st pole touches corner of rear windscreen (just disappears). Full-lock left.
4. When pole re-appears, turn steering wheel one round to the right.
5. Hold it till pole disappears again, full-lock to left.
6. Continue to reverse, look in front and right wing mirror. When car straightens, turn steering wheel 2 rounds to right (straighten wheel).
7. Check back rear windscreen. Stop until 2nd pole in line with shoulder.
8. When turning out, only steer to the right or the left when the pole in line with shoulder.
Parallel Parking
1. Keep car close to the left side of lane. Signal left, R gear, safety checks.
2. Reverse till 1st pole meets corner of back windscreen.
Full lock to the left.
3. When the inner back pole is in line with side car knob, return steering wheel (2 turns to the right) back to its original position. Keep reversing in a straight line. Check rear poles.
4. Once the left front pole meets the marked red triangle of the wind screen (turn later if the distance of boot and rear pole is further), full lock to the RIGHT till
5. left front wheel is facing out.
6. Change to D gear and move slightly forward to park, adjusting wheels to a straight position.
7. Handbrake up.
Moving out of a parallel parking lot
1. Move forward
2. Reverse and steer wheel one round to the left.
3. Check rear screen.
4. Reverse carefully. Ensure that boot does not hit poles.
5. Signal right, D Gear, check safety. Drive out and quickly full lock wheel to the right at the same time.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
Pre & post-Chinese New Year
Havent been blogging ever since school term starts. rather busy and not much things to write. have been rather heaty, having sore throat, blocked nose etc. it was so bad that my ankle was swollen. thought i had sprained my ankle unknowingly during gym workout and badminton in school. doc diagnosed it was the sore throat that caused ankle infection and i took a day mc.
16 feb (fri)
CNY celebrations in sch. had 2 sessions together with abt half an hr lag. P1 and 2 did new yr card at hall. P5 had calligraphy in canteen. went sch early to do prep but in the end the labels were missing. did last min wk... students seemed to enjoy themselves initially but got bored as it was squeezy and long duration. floor, wall, table and toilet were dirty and messy after that. the red paper intended for them to write new year's greetings after practising on newspaper werent used eventually as they caused much chaotic. hence, whole activity had to end earlier by an hr.
17 feb (sat)--cny eve
went bright hill temple early in morning--49 days after gm's death. was surprised that my cousins (elder aunt's daughters) went tt day cos this's the first time they came after gm's death. don't feel the bond with my dad's relatives as they seemed to draw a line between us and them cos they are richer and daughters are masters and phd holders.
18 feb (sun)--cny 1st day
received sms from friend to go ktv at hougang plaza. sang from 2-7 pm. met up with friends i hv not seen for long long time. enjoyed myself throughout the session but felt that my voice went sore when singing.
19 feb (mon)--cny 2nd day
went jogging in morning and got bitten by insect. hand becomes swollen, painful and itchy. not sure stung by what kind of insect. stayed home to do marking.
20 feb (tue)--cny 3rd day
had driving lessons consecutively from 12.45-4.15pm. learnt parallel parking finally. not as difficult as i hv imagined but lots of steps to remember. like this instructor, feel tt lessons are fully utilised learning under him. had revisions of various stations in circuit.
aft tt, met ZK at kovan mrt to watch movie at plaza sing. wanted to watch protege or follow the law initially but only left 1st or 2nd row so we dont want it. watched ghost-rider instead--quite a nice show but have horrifying scenes.
that's how i spent my cny hols, fun among work. work accomplished too--lesson plan, marking and writing for project 18 degree s... had wed blues on next day, a lot of colleagues were also lethargic after the long break. haha, actually not long, seems so short to us...
16 feb (fri)
CNY celebrations in sch. had 2 sessions together with abt half an hr lag. P1 and 2 did new yr card at hall. P5 had calligraphy in canteen. went sch early to do prep but in the end the labels were missing. did last min wk... students seemed to enjoy themselves initially but got bored as it was squeezy and long duration. floor, wall, table and toilet were dirty and messy after that. the red paper intended for them to write new year's greetings after practising on newspaper werent used eventually as they caused much chaotic. hence, whole activity had to end earlier by an hr.
17 feb (sat)--cny eve
went bright hill temple early in morning--49 days after gm's death. was surprised that my cousins (elder aunt's daughters) went tt day cos this's the first time they came after gm's death. don't feel the bond with my dad's relatives as they seemed to draw a line between us and them cos they are richer and daughters are masters and phd holders.
18 feb (sun)--cny 1st day
received sms from friend to go ktv at hougang plaza. sang from 2-7 pm. met up with friends i hv not seen for long long time. enjoyed myself throughout the session but felt that my voice went sore when singing.
19 feb (mon)--cny 2nd day
went jogging in morning and got bitten by insect. hand becomes swollen, painful and itchy. not sure stung by what kind of insect. stayed home to do marking.
20 feb (tue)--cny 3rd day
had driving lessons consecutively from 12.45-4.15pm. learnt parallel parking finally. not as difficult as i hv imagined but lots of steps to remember. like this instructor, feel tt lessons are fully utilised learning under him. had revisions of various stations in circuit.
aft tt, met ZK at kovan mrt to watch movie at plaza sing. wanted to watch protege or follow the law initially but only left 1st or 2nd row so we dont want it. watched ghost-rider instead--quite a nice show but have horrifying scenes.
that's how i spent my cny hols, fun among work. work accomplished too--lesson plan, marking and writing for project 18 degree s... had wed blues on next day, a lot of colleagues were also lethargic after the long break. haha, actually not long, seems so short to us...
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