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Your cockpit drill
There are several things that could cause problems if you don't take care.
With this in mind, before you get into your car, give a thought to general safety ...
General safety includes tyres, windows, lights, loads carried on a roof rack, etc. and the way you are seated behind the wheel. It only takes a few seconds thought to save hours of problems.
The cockpit drill is a routine that you will carry out each time you get into the driving seat. The drill is necessary to ensure that you can reach all the controls and that you have a clear view from the vehicle.
As soon as you get into the car, ensure that the handbrake is firmly applied, especially if you also have passengers about to get in - this will prevent the car from starting to roll unexpectedly.
Having done this, you are ready to begin you pre-start or cockpit drill.
The drill As soon as you are in the driving seat, you can check the items that form your cockpit drill.
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