Re: One for the ADIs - roundabout indicating
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:20 pm
Like Martin, I don't know of any ADIs who teach this, and it is very misleading. Most ADIs will teach the advice given in the Highway Code, and most will probably insist that a signal is given, which is not an issue if given correctly.
Many ADIs will also teach a learner to signal when moving of from the side of the road or pulling in to a parked position. The reason being, just in case they miss something when making their observations. This is not something that I personally do unless vision is poor, or there is the likelihood of a vehicle appearing from a blind area such as a nearby junction.
Why some ADIs still teach always signal beats me, but I suppose it's the easier option. The advice in the DVSAs Driving the Essential Skills gives examples of unecessarry signals, for instance. It may not be necessarry to signal when moving off or pulling in, or if there is no one to benifit from it.
Although in the very early stages of driving when a learner is still grappling with the controls, and they are concentrating on this, they should still be encouraged to look for a reason to signal, when the stuation allows. Some might think this a little hard, but they need to be taught to think.
Nigel.
Many ADIs will also teach a learner to signal when moving of from the side of the road or pulling in to a parked position. The reason being, just in case they miss something when making their observations. This is not something that I personally do unless vision is poor, or there is the likelihood of a vehicle appearing from a blind area such as a nearby junction.
Why some ADIs still teach always signal beats me, but I suppose it's the easier option. The advice in the DVSAs Driving the Essential Skills gives examples of unecessarry signals, for instance. It may not be necessarry to signal when moving off or pulling in, or if there is no one to benifit from it.
Although in the very early stages of driving when a learner is still grappling with the controls, and they are concentrating on this, they should still be encouraged to look for a reason to signal, when the stuation allows. Some might think this a little hard, but they need to be taught to think.
Nigel.