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Cockpit Checks.

The cockpit checks should be completed every time you get into the car, the purpose is to ensure you can reach all the controls and see clearly out of the car including the mirrors.

  1. Ensure all the doors are closed properly, you can check this by looking to see if the interior light is still on or by checking the instrument cluster for a door open warning light.
  2. Adjust your seat so that you can depress the clutch fully with a slight bend in you knee. You should also adjust the seat height so that your chin comes inline with the top of the steering wheel for a clear view forwards. You should also adjust your head restraint so that the top of it comes inline with the top of your head.
  3. Adjust the steering wheel so that you can reach it with a slight bend in your elbows yet still see the instrument cluster (speedo etc).
  4. Fasten your seat belt ensuring there are no twists.
  5. Adjust your mirrors so you can see clearly around the car center view so that you can see clearly out the back whilst seeing on the right hand side about 1 cm of your head. Side view mirrors so that the horizon is level (not looking at the sky or the ground should be 50/50), but also so that you can see about 1-2 cm of the side of your car, this helps with perspective of where other vehicles are in relation to you
  6. Check the car is in neutral and the handbrake is secure and you are ready to start up and get driving.
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