Revision question · Band 4 publications, instructional techniques

Part of the MSM routine is referred to by the abbreviation PSL. What does PSL stand for?

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Position - Slow Down - Lifesaver

Position - Signal - Look

Position - Speed - Look

Position - Speed - Lifesaver

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Regardless of a driver's experience, the Mirrors - Signal - Manoeuvre (MSM) routine should be an integral part of their driving. The Manoeuvre part is broken down into

P - Position - Position your vehicle correctly and in good time.

S - Speed - Adjust your speed as necessary for the manoeuvre.

L - Look - Look for other traffic or road users when you reach a point from which you can see. Assess the situation, then decide whether it's safe to proceed and act accordingly.

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Carrying out driving tests: examiner guidanceReviewed guidance summary · The current examiner guidance names position–speed–look within the manoeuvre phase; the mnemonic remains tied to observation and a safe decision, not recitation alone.

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