About the driving skills syllabus
Once you’ve learnt the basic skills of driving a car, you need to practise. We've designed this syllabus to help you and your driving coach (your supervisor) while you're learning to drive.
Tips for driving coaches
Your new driver will pick up a lot more than you realise from the way you drive. Try to set the best example you can when you drive, because you’ll be their model.
Pre-drive vehicle check
Before you start learning to drive you should have a basic knowledge of what you need to check to make sure your vehicle is safe and legal to drive.
5 - Changing gears
To select the appropriate gear and use the clutch and accelerator in a coordinated manner.
8 - Driving straight
To legally and safely drive the vehicle on a straight road in normal traffic conditions.
18 - Three-point turn
To legally and safely complete a three-point turn without touching the kerb or using driveways.
22 - Higher-speed areas – multi-lane
To legally and safely drive at higher speeds on multi-lane roads, while staying in a safe position on the road and keeping within the posted speed limit.
23 - Higher-speed areas – driving a curve
To legally and safely drive at higher speeds through a left or right curve (bend in the road), while maintaining a safe position and speed (keeping within the posted speed limit).
29 - Driving in poor visibility
To safely and legally drive in conditions of poor visibility, including at night and in adverse weather driving conditions.