Lifesaver Checks when pulling off..

[JonWal]

Hi All, with regards to the MOD1 and MOD 2 tests and Lifesavers.

Trying to get in as much practice as posible before my DAS corse next month, but have a query on the lifesavers.

I know on MOD1 its Lifesavers both sides before moving off, but is this the same on MOD2? Say you're sitting in traffic, you come to a stop. Before pulling off, lifesaver left then right?

Thanks all, just want to get into good habits now.

Cheers, Jon
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[Val]

it depends if you are on single lane simple mirror check will be fine.

You do left or right lifesaver only if you expect something to come from some direction like multiple lanes or you are going in that direction.

Just relax. Constantly doing unnecessary lifesavers will just unsettle your ride and balance.
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[Silver_Fox]

True. I actually got 2 minors in my Mod 2 for TOO MANY lifesavers (at a clear roundabout I did one, continued, then to be safe I would do another to ensure it was still clear. Was told it wasn't necessary)

Lifesavers when changing direction/speed, and keep checking mirrors. THAT you can't do too many times

[Matt B]

[someotherguy]

I was taught to do a "four-point check" before moving off, in all situations.

Left shoulder, left mirror, right mirror, right shoulder.

The reasoning was that cyclists could be anywhere!

I'm not saying I actually do that in the real world, but it's how I was taught. Both instructors I had when I did my DAS drilled it into me - "four-point check before moving off".

I did it that way on both MOD1 and MOD2, and passed with no minors.

YMMV.

[supZ]

[JonWal]

[Marclev]

[DVSA Derek]

On the Mod 1, you are told at the start - treat the area like you are on a public road.

Lifesavers are for changes in position, direction, when joining flowing traffic, moving off etc. In the Mod 1 all that is required is a simple lifesaver as you move off for each exercise - and appropriate observations at the u turn. We wont mark people who do the four point thing after they stop on the Mod 1 - but we do have a chuckle at how stupid it looks.
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[gbrand42]

I find a lifesaver shoulder check before pulling off to be especially beneficial
if I am sitting in front of the PC and I'm not sure if the wife has gone to bed.
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[FuzzyBallz]

I was taught to check left and right shoulders before pulling off, at all times.

If I came to a line of traffic and was stopped for more than 5 seconds I was told to check both left and right shoulders before moving off.

I done it on Mod 1 and Mod 2, and didn't get any minors for too many lifesavers.

I'd just do them anyway, that way if you have an anal examiner, you got it covered.

Then when you pass, do what everyone else does, and don't bother with lifesavers when pulling away from lights, or slow moving traffic etc...

[johnnyarctic]

Make sure you check everything on MOD1 before you pull away after your emergency stop.

I was told to check over my shoulder before pulling away in traffic too, and still do now.
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[NJD]

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I generally just close the door when I'm pulling off
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I thought this thread was about something else too, my lifesaver checks are
1. making sure the curtains are properly closed

2. That the Mrs has been out at least 10 minutes and hasn't forgotten anything.

3. Glop mop is in reach before I get too carried away.


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[JonWal]

[JonWal]

...And thanks everyone else for the pulling off tips.

I will ensure I keep the sound down and check over my shoulder before clicking that 'Play' button
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