Unit Three Subject 6 - Hazard Routine: Step 6 - Project

Unit 3 - Basic Skills:
Home page

1 - Show/Tell:
1. Overview

2 - Drivers Eyesight:
1. Introduction
2. Eye checks
3. Eyesight problems
4. Project

3 - Cockpit Drill:
1. Introduction
2. The drill
3. Explanation

4 - Moving off:
1. Introduction
2. The basics
3. POM Introduction
4. Prepare
5. Observe
6. Move
7. Brake tests
8. Stopping
9. Summary
10. Project

5 - Using Gears:
1. Introduction
2. Observation
3. Selective gear changing
4. Smooth changes

6 - Hazard Routine:
1. Introduction
2. Easy starting point
3. Mirrors
4. Signals
5. Manoeuvre
6. Project

7 - Junctions:
1. Introduction
2. Emerging
3. Approaching
4. Approaching right
5. Crossroads
6. Roundabouts

8 - Hills:
1. Introduction
2. Downhill safety
3. Parking
4. Uphill starts
5. Downhill starts

9 - Emergency Stop:
1. Introduction
2. The method
3. Skids
4. The driving test
5. Project

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MSM Project

It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that MSM is simple and doesn't require much practise or that it is something that is only needed by novice drivers - nothing could be further from the truth. Driving to a systematic routine lies at the heart of all advanced driver training programs.

The MSM project is designed to further raise your awareness of the importance of a routine approach to hazards and to develop your hazard routine skills.

While the MSM routine might be easy once it has been fully mastered, it must become habitual and instinctive in order to pass ADI Part-Two.

Only tick off the achievement targets on the project sheet when you are absolutely sure that that aspect of the routine has become part of your normal driving pattern.

Time/route

You should do at least 3 x 1 hour practice drives on an urban or suburban route about four/five miles long with several junctions, parked cars, pedestrian crossings, etc.

Read the achievement targets before you start your drive and complete the goals settong (what do you want?) process.

After each drive, read the targets again, this time tick off the things that you are happy with.

For some it may take quite a lot of practise before they can consider ticking off all the targets. The time it takes is not the important factor – take as long as necessary. The targets are shown below.

When using the MSPSG routine I always:

Use my mirrors early
Give a correct and well timed signal if/when required
Take up a safe and correct road position after considering my signal
Approach hazards slowly enough to stop safely when necessary
Select the correct gear in good time, using selective gear changes where appropriate
Consider each feature of the routine in the correct order
Start the system early enough to deal safely and efficiently with hazards

This concludes the section on the MSM routine. Because a routine approach is key to passing advanced tests and keeping yourself and your family safe in the car, you might want to go through the whole section again, at least once.

Next: Dealing with junctions