Driving whilst using a mobile phone
Driving whilst using a mobile phone Why is using a mobile phone while driving dangerous? Using a mobile phone while…
Distractions Whilst Driving
Distractions Whilst Driving Common distractions behind the wheel: • Mobile phone use: Texting calling or using apps • Eating and…
Top 10 Reasons People Fail the UK Driving Test (and How to Avoid Them)
Poor observation at Junctions • Tip: Always look both ways and check for all types of road users before…
Understanding Driving Test Faults (UK)
Driving Fault (Often Called a Minor fault) Definition, small mistakes that do not pose an immediate danger or risk, but…
DRIVING SAFETY HANDOUT
DRIVING SAFETY HANDOUT The Importance of Lane Discipline & Observing Before Changing Lanes What is Lane Discipline?Lane discipline means:– Staying…
THE DANGER OF SPEEDING
THE DANGER OF SPEEDING Why driving too fast puts lives at risk LESS TIME TO REACTSpeeding reduces the time you…
How missing driving lessons close down your progress
How missing driving lessons close down your progress What happens when you miss a lesson? 1. Loss of momentum You…
Understanding Roundabouts - A Simple Guide for Learners
What is a Roundabout? A roundabout is a circular junction where traffic flows clockwise (UK). Vehicles already on the roundabout…
The differences between a manual and an automatic car
The differences between a manual and an automatic car When I passed my test in 1994 and since becoming a…
Drink driving
Statistics say that 17% of the population are caught driving under the influence of alcohol the next day and this…
Roundabouts
Roundabout rule of thumb Lane 1 – Straight ahead or left. Lane one is used for taking the first exit…
The Reverse On The Right
The reverse on the right side of the road The reverse on the right of the probably the one manoeuvre…
Mental Health
Mental Health When the clock turned to midnight on the 1st of January 2020 as usual I sent messages to…
The Forward Bay Park
The forward bay park One of the new manoeuvres on the driving test is the forward bay park, this manoeuvre…
The Reverse Bay Park
The Reverse Bay Park This manoeuvre will be performed at either the beginning or the end to the test and…
The Fear Factor
The Fear Factor I am a driving instructor this is what I do for a living. We all live in…
Goal setting in driving instruction
Goal setting in driving instruction I am the first to admit that when we were told that we had to…
Recommended Theory test books
Recommended books for revising for your theory test Recommended books for revising for your theory test Theory 4 in 1…
Diving test Nerves
Diving test Nerves We all suffer from nerves at some point in our lives whether we are required to do…
Anxiety with regard to driving.
Anxiety concerning driving A survey by leading insurance companies revealed that 70% of motorists sometimes feel fearful behind the wheel. …
