The Driving Plans ڈرائیونگ پلاننگ

Driving Plans - P.O.M and M.S.M routines - Driving Plans

These are the two Driving Plans that can be used to cover all circumstances when in control of a car

Driving plans are essential knowledge for people learning to drive. Driving plans give you a starting point for all manoeuvres that you may need to undertake. Driving plans can be easily broken down into manageable segments. There are two basic driving plans. The car itself must fulfill one of two physical states, it must be either moving, or stationary. The driving plans below reflect these states.

If the car is stationary then the driving plan P.O.M: Preparation - Observation - Manoeuvre (P.O.M) is used.

Whereas if the car is moving the driving plan changes to M.S.M: Mirror - Signal - Manoeuvre (M.S.M).

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Let us look at these driving plans in more detail

Driving Plans - P.O.M - Driving Plans

I propose to look at the P.O.M driving plan twice. If you are stationary whether you are moving off from the kerb, or moving off from a stationary position in traffic you use the same driving plan, there are just slight detail changes.

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Preparation - Observation - Manoeuvre

These are the three stages that have to be completed for this driving plan, and in that order, to move the car away safely. Safely being under control and with effective observations to ensure the safety of yourself and everyone else. The driving plan is applied slightly differently when applied to moving off in traffic as will be detailed below.

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Moving Off - From the kerb

Preparation.

Press the clutch down, select first gear and return your hand to the steering wheel. Set the gasand find a gentle biting point. Once you have found the biting point you should keep the clutch in the same position.

Observation.

.Mirrors in Pairs and look over your right shoulder to check the blind spot, then indicate if necessary.

Manoeuvre.

Release the handbrake when you are happy that it is safe to go and as soon as the car moves re-check the right blind spot.

As soon as your vehicle is straight in the normal driving position you should start to perform afull set of mirror checks.

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Moving Off - In traffic

Preparation.

Press the clutch down, select first gear, set the gas and find a gentle biting point. (you may quite rightly have performed a "rolling first gear change" on approach).

Observation.

A full set of mirror checks. You need to know what is happening behind you as well as at the sides. It can be very offputting if a cyclist appears on the left side without you knowing.

Manoeuvre.

Release the handbrake when you are happy that it is safe to go.

Perform another full set of mirror checks quite soon aftermoving off.

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Mirror - Signal - Manoeuvre (M.S.M)
or
Mirror - Signal - Position - Speed - Look (M.S.P.S.L)

This are the driving plans that will enable you to approach every junction in the Pakistan, India, Australia, and U.K. safely

What follows is a general description that will be explained in more detail for each junction type individually in further tutorials.

As you approach a junction, you need to plan in advance where you are going. Forward planning is a very important element of the driving course and the benefits cannot be too greatly emphasised.

The M.S.M routine stands for Mirrirs, Signal, Manoeuvre. Whereas mirrors and signal are almost self explanatory the manoeuvre phase is not. The acronym M.S.P.S.L actually stands for Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed, Look. This is a much more accurate reflection of what actually happens during the manoeuvre phase of a turn.

The routine works as follows:

Mirrors.

Checked either in pairs or as a full set approximately six seconds before the junction.

Signal.

If necessary (if turning left or right, not on approach if you are going straight on), and in the correct direction.

Position.

Position the car as appropriate for your direction of travel.

Speed.

Speed should be reduced gently in advance using only the brake pedal with both of your hands remaining upon the steering wheel. Once you have reduced speed sufficiently for your manoeuvre you should engage the appropriate gear for the speed that you are now doing.

Look.

Throughout your approach to the junction, you should be taking effective observation with regards to oncoming traffic and other hazards.

When your speed has been reduced sufficiently and you have made the decision, is it safe to go or not? You should select the correct gear for the speed that you are doing and either enter the junction or stop, whichever is appropriate.

Your position whilst completing the junction is important as is keeping up the observations. There are idiots out there, avoid them! Once the junction has been completed, you must cancel the indicator if it has not self-cancelled and perform a full set of mirror checks.

This may seem complicated at the moment. Do not worry, it gets easier as you get used to doing it.

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Driving Plans - Implementing the Driving Plans

Driving Plans are not just theory. You have to practice them!

While you are in your instructors vehicle you will of course be expected to follow these driving plans. If you are fortunate enough to have a car available for you to practice in between lessons then you must be strict on yourself. Make yourself adhere to the above driving plans.

What is a "Manoeuvre" ?

ma·neu·ver

   [muh-noo-ver]  Show IPA noun, verb, -vered, -ver·ing.







ma·neu·ver   [muh-noo-ver]  Show IPA noun, verb, -vered, -ver·ing.
–noun
1.
a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
2.
maneuvers, a series of tactical exercises usually carried out in the field by large bodies of troops in simulating the conditions of war.
3.
an act or instance of changing the direction of a moving ship, vehicle, etc., as required.
4.
an adroit move, skillful proceeding, etc., esp. as characterized by craftiness; ploy: political maneuvers.
–verb (used with object)
5.
to change the position of (troops, ships, etc.) by a maneuver.
6.
to bring, put, drive, or make by maneuvers: He maneuvered his way into the confidence of the enemy.
7.
to manipulate or manage with skill or adroitness: to maneuver a conversation.
8.
to steer in various directions as required.
–verb (used without object)
9.
to perform a maneuver or maneuvers.
10.
to scheme; intrigue.
Also, especially British , manoeuvre.

Origin:
1470–80  for an earlier sense; 1750–60 for current n. sense; < F manoeuvre,  MF manuevre  handwork, deriv. of OF manuvrer  < L manū operāre  to do handwork, equiv. to manū  (abl. of manus  hand) + operāre  to work ( see operate); r. earlier maanorre  manual labor < MF, as above

—Related forms
ma·neu·ver·a·ble, adjective
ma·neu·ver·a·bil·i·ty, noun
ma·neu·ver·er, noun
un·ma·neu·vered, adjective

—Synonyms
4.  stratagem, tactic, ruse, artifice; procedure, scheme, plot, plan. 6.  scheme, contrive, intrigue. 7.  handle, finesse. 10.  plot, plan.