MUST KNOW for your VORT: Task 3 - Moving off from the kerb

October 13, 2024

- The learner will be able to move off from the left kerb in a safe and efficient manner with the vehicle under full control at the first attempt.

- The learner will accurately perform this task without assistance.

Moving off from the kerb:

If the park brake is not applied, correctly apply it;

Check the centre mirror,

then the right mirror, 

then signal right for at least 5 seconds;

Right foot on footbrake (automatics)/Push clutch pedal down (manuals) 

Select 'Drive' (automatics)/ Select first gear (manuals) / 

Apply appropriate power, (and for manuals) clutch to 'friction point';

Check the centre mirror again, 

then the right mirror, 

then over the right shoulder (blind spot check) for traffic (from driveways, roads opposite and U-turning traffic);

If safe, look forward, release the park brake

Accelerate smoothly away from the kerb without stalling or rolling back, and cancel the signal