What is POM and why do I need to know it?
The Prepare Observe Move (POM) routine is used when you intend to move your
car from a stationary position, either parked at the kerbside or when stopped
at a junction or in stationary traffic.
- Prepare
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This is getting the vehicle ready and preparing to pull away when the road
is clear.
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- Press the clutch down and hold it there
- Select first gear, and move your hand back to the steering wheel
- Press the gas pedal down until you are at about 1500-2000 rpm
- Bring the clutch up slowly until you find the biting point
- Put you left hand on the Handbrake and be ready to release it
- Observe
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Take a good look around the vehicle...
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- Look over both shoulders
- Check centre mirror and the appropriate exterior mirrors
- Check your blind spot
- Signal if necessary
- Move
- If everything is clear and it is safe to do so...
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- Release the handbrake, and move your hand back to the steering wheel
- Release the clutch slowly while gently increasing the gas
- If you find the vehicle is starting to move away too fast, ease off the gas slightly and push the clutch back down slightly
- Re-check your mirrors and/or blind spot and move your car to the normal driving position
- Do one final mirror checks
