Basic Car Controls

Discover the cockpit drill, an exercise carried out at the start of a lesson to set the car up for the drive. Learn what the major controls are and how to use them
DTC automatic driving course Handbrake

What's included in this course

  • Cockpit Drill
  • Hand Controls
  • Foot Controls

Course Content

Automic Driving Course Cockpit Drill

Course Cockpit Drill

Learn the cockpit drill, a routine that you will carry out each time you get into the driving seat, so that you can reach all the controls
DTC Driving Course Automatic

Hand Controls

Learn the major hand controls need to safely operate a car. This includes the steering, gears, indicators and handbrake
DTC Driving Course Automatic Foot Pedals

Foot Controls

Learn the two foot controls. Which foot should be used for what pedals?

Why chose us

Course FAQ

Yes, of course, you can. After purchasing the Controls Lesson, if you decide to purchase the full DTC Online Drive Course, you will receive a discount of £5.94, making this course completely free.

You will also get a refund for the course if you decided to buy the bundle package which consists of the Automatic or Manual course, The Psychology of Learning to Drive, and the Driving Test Tips and Tricks

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