PRE-DRIVING ORIENTATION

Getting Ready to Drive / COURSE CONTENT OF DRIVING SCHOOL / HEAVY VEHICLE (C, CE, D) /PRE-DRIVING ORIENTATION
  1. Walk around check (exterior)
    1. Systematic inspection of the vehicle using BLOWBAGA
    2. Cleanliness
  2. Vehicle checks (interior)
    1. Accessories
      • First Aid kit
      • Tool box
      • Early Warning Device
      • Fire Extinguisher
      • Dry cloth
      • GI wire
      • Water
      • Extra oil
      • Extra brake fluid
    2. Cleanliness
  3. Pre-start routine
    1. Closing and locking doors
    2.  Proper sitting position
    3.  Adjustment of steering wheel
    4.  Adjustment of mirrors
    5.  Wearing of seat belt
  4. Starting the engine
  5. Identifying switches & controls
    1. Window controls
    2. Turn signal level and headlight switch
    3. Windshield wiper and washer switch
    4. Aircon controls
    5. Emergency flasher switch/ hazard light switch
    6. Horn
  6. Vehicle’s Essential Parts and Functions
    1. Essential parts identification and functions that maybe useful during road breakdowns and emergencies
    2. Electrical System
    3. Cooling System
    4. Air Supply System
  7. Basic Types of Retarder
    1. Exhaust
    2. Engine
    3. Hydraulic
    4. Electric
  8. Shifting Gear Procedure
  9. Starting Procedure
  10. Stopping Procedure
  11. Left & right turning
    1. Observing TLSL (think, look, signal, & look again)
    2. Head check
  12. Identifying instrument panel
    1. Gauges & meters
    2. Warning lights & indicators
  13. Post driving routine
    1. BLOWBAGA application
    2. Lost-and-found items
    3. Damaged goods and/or cargo left overs
    4. General condition of the vehicle
    5. Preparing job order/request
    6. Walk around check
    7. Uphill and downhill parking
    8. Security of the vehicle at the parking area
Release 2.5.4