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		Unit 2		Drive in road and traffic
					Signs of competence in this unit
						The following information and examples will help people using the competency standard form a picture of desired performance.
						The driver is skilful Drivers who are performing to the standard appear organised. When you watch them use the controls you quickly notice a pattern to their driving. They use the controls consistently in the same order, usually one followed by another, rather than doing many things at once. When they make a turn, these drivers have done everything before they get there: checked the mirrors, applied the signal, adjusted speed and selected the appropriate gear. They know how traffic systems work and are good at 'reading' the road and traffic conditions. They can usually work out the best way to move through busy sections of road and respond early to traffic situations that could hold them up. But that doesn't mean they are forever changing lanes. They change lanes only when they judge they can gain something by it. Therefore, you don't see these people changing lanes only to find that the other lane is blocked. The driver can transfer learning Drivers who are performing to the standard can apply their learning to a range of driving conditions. If they have not experienced a specific type of driving environment, they adapt quickly. To the casual observer, it is not obvious when this driver is in an unfamiliar environment - regardless of whether it is a freeway, a tight mountain road or a corrugated dirt track. The driver can deal with problems Drivers who are performing to the standard have a storehouse of road and traffic experiences that allows them to preempt most problems. When they encounter typical problems such as road works or heavy traffic, they quickly decide on the best way to deal with the situation. If the best approach is to sit and wait, they do this patiently. These drivers not only solve their own problems but where possible, they help other drivers with theirs. For example, if another driver misjudges a manoeuvre our driver will have anticipated this and backed off to give that person more room or time to correct their mistake. The driver does it in the real world Drivers who are performing to the standard demonstrate a high level of compliance with the law: in the workplace they stick to the road rules and set an example to other road users. They are courteous but not to the point of confusing other drivers. They never take advantage of driving an emergency services vehicle. They are unlikely to be booked for speeding or any other traffic offence, but if they do slip up they will acknowledge their error and be prepared to accept the consequences. When they drive, their performance is consistently to the standard regardless of the situation. They need no supervision and little encouragement to drive to the standard.

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