Everything we do in life frequently, becomes a habit. Routines may make life dull at times, but they are necessary in learning to drive. Forgetting one small item, such as putting on the seatbelt, may have serious consequences.

The cabdrill is a logical order to get yourself, the car and traffic ready for take-off. A driver, having failed to prepare before take-off, gets distracted from driving while adjusting the mirrors or seat, after another family member had used the vehicle. It's too late to search for the windscreen wipers after it had started raining or the horn, if a child is about to run across the road.

There are 12 items in the cabdrill. Lets brake these into four categories of three each:

	After entering the car:
1.	Shut and lock doors, locate all controls
2.	Ensure handbrake is on
3.	Ensure gearlever is in neutral
	Prepare yourself
4	Adjust seating
5	Adjust mirrors
6	Fasten seatbelt
	Prepare the vehicle
7.	Start engine (check warning lights and gauges and familiarize with positions of the key (ignition/accessories etc.)
8.	Select appropriate gear (in an auto, foot must be firmly on brake)
9.	Release ratchet on handbrake (pull up a little, press button and hold)
	Preparation for traffic
10.	Check mirrors
11.	Give five seconds indication
12.	Check over shoulder (blindspot) Release handbrake and move off. (For procedures for smooth take off in a manual vehicle, see How not to stall the car) Concern is often expressed about the danger of being trapped by a locked door. Whilst this is valid, the possibility of an intruder is greater, especially when travelling alone at night.