The Cockpit Drill
Cockpit Drill - Do not forget your Cockpit Drill
Cockpit Drill - Carry out a Cockpit Drill immediately upon sitting in a vehicle
When you first get into the vehicle you will get used to performing your cockpit drill. The aim of the cockpit drill is to make sure that you are comfortable in your seat and in a suitable position to operate the controls of the vehicle. The cockpit drill is very important. The letters D.S.S.S.M help us to remember the order in which the cockpit drill checks must be carried out.
- Door --- must be properly closed.
- Seat --- comes in three parts,
- Cushion - adjust the part that you sit on so that your left leg bends slightly when the clutch is fully depressed.
- Back - adjust for comfort.
- Head restraint - not head-rest. It is there solely to prevent whiplash injuries in the event of an accident. Adjust it so that it is directly behind your head.
- Steering --- checked by placing both hands on top of the wheel.
- Seatbelt --- ensure that the strap is flat across the chest.
- Mirrors --- adjust all mirrors to give the correct field of vision.
Once you have completed the cockpit drill you will be sitting comfortably and suitably positioned to operate all of the controls of the vehicle.
