Revision question · Band 4 publications, instructional techniques

A novice can steer a straight course. What skill should they develop, in safe conditions, to keep control when briefly operating another necessary vehicle control?

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Get them to adjust the mirrors while driving

Teach them to turn corners while changing gear

Teach them to change gear as often as possible

Practise maintaining direction with one hand briefly, then returning both hands to the wheel

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Practise maintaining direction with one hand briefly, then returning both hands to the wheelThis was the right answer

Keep both hands on the wheel normally. When a gear change or another necessary control requires one hand, maintain steering control and return the hand promptly. Practise at an appropriate stage in safe conditions; do not encourage unnecessary one-handed driving or distractions.

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Rule 160Highway Code rule · The corrected coaching question is restricted to the necessary-control exception and return to normal two-handed steering.Keep steering control while briefly using another controlReviewed guidance summary · The corrected coaching question is restricted to the necessary-control exception and return to normal two-handed steering.

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