Observations are one of the key components of the POM (Prepare, Observe, Move) routine, which should be undertaken during every driving manoeuvre. During a driving test, the examiner pays close attention to the driver to ensure they are making the correct observations, which vary depending on which manoeuvre is being performed.
However, even outside of a test situation, the most perfectly performed manoeuvre can become a disaster if the driver fails to observe correctly.
Learning to drive is something which almost everyone will attempt at some stage in their lives; and while many people opt to get the ball rolling as soon as they turn 17, it can still be a daunting prospect at any age.
For some it’s the fear of the unknown and the responsibility which comes with driving vehicles, for others it’s the fear of failure – especially if that person is a little older and feels the pressure of needing to hold a license.
When you hear your driving instructor mention zebras, puffins and pelicans you’d be forgiven for thinking they were talking about the latest episode of an
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