How to do an Angle Start in Automatic Car

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How to do an Angle Start in an Automatic Car
When we drive off from a parked position, ideally we would just like to drive off without dealing with any obstructions. You may have parked your car on an empty road but when you come back, let's assume that a driver has parked in front and another at the back. You have no option but to move off at an angle. This is known as an angle start
During the driving test, the examiner will ask you to pull up on the left, instructing you to get fairly close to the car in front. If you leave too much of a gap, the examiner will only ask you to get closer. It is important to understand that the closer you get to the vehicle in front, the hard it will be to get out. So, ideally, you want to follow the tyres and the tarmac rule. When you stop, ensure that you can still see the tyres of the car in front and the tarmac.
Once you have stopped, the examiner will ask you to drive off when it's safe to do so. Don’t rush the move-off. Ask yourself, whether the road is flat, uphill or downhill. Keeping a slow speed ( similar to reversing) is vital for this manoeuvre. However, at the same time, you need to steer briskly otherwise you could end up hitting the corner of the vehicle in front.

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Very detailed and clear instructions for the angle start. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

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Thank you for your valuable feedback Mahboob. Drive safely

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[@hyusuf2207]

Thanks for your explanation

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[@vaidyanathanmohan887]

Thanks for the automatic car version. Please give reference to the manual version cars for those who may want to view as per their car.

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[@addis5144]

Thank a lot

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You're most welcome. Drive safely Addis

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[@cynthiamensah6075]

Thanks so much very helpful.

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You're welcome

[@kimiyaf2755]

Make a video to change the line, please!

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Hello, Thanks a good idea! Thanks

[@foridakhanom997]

Thanks for another great video.
Can you do a cheeky one and reverse back a bit before pulling out?

[@dtc_uk]

No, not in the angle start. If you are closer than you would like, you can dry steer before moving off

[@foridakhanom997]

@dtc_uk ahh okay, makes sense! Thank you 😊

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Thanks and welcome

[@asmausman8580]

Very informative

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Hello Asma. I'm glad you liked it. Hpoing to see more of your comments on future videos

[@SC-13xy]

can u please explain when to use your signals when moving off

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Yes, the DVSA say you should signal if it MAY help any other road user, including pedestrians

[@mantiroots4570]

Thanks so much please

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You're most welcome Manti Roots-570

[@irmakatzel6928]

In the past, I drove a Mercedes-B - class auto. On a gradient it rolled back like a manual when I started it from a parked situation, which meant engine off and parking break applied. Strange.. 😅

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Tottaly agree, STRANGE

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Thanks

[@SkidCudi]

Do I have to select N before D I saw some videos on Instagram.

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No, not on my mercedes GLA