Pedestrian Crossings: Types, Tips, and Safety Information
Pedestrian Crossings: Types, Tips, and Safety Information 1. Zebra Crossing Appearance – Black and white stripes with flashing, amber beacons.When…
Motorway Studs - Meanings and Locations
Motorway Studs – Meanings and Locations BLUE Location: Between the carriageway and the hard shoulder where there is and emergency…
Where to Look (and Where NOT to Look) When Driving
Where to Look (and Where NOT to Look) When Driving Where are You Should Look: 1. Far Ahead on the…
Using a Sat Nav: How to Follow Directions and Understand Terminology
Using a Sat Nav: How to Follow Directions and Understand Terminology 1. What is a Sat Nav? A Sat Nav…
Sod’s Law and How it Applies to Driving
Sod’s Law and How it Applies to Driving What is Sod’s Law? Sod’s law is a British expression that means…
International driving licences in the UK
International driving licences in the UK When You Can and Can’t Use Them Validity, and Use With Provisional UK Licence…
Meeting situations in Driving
Meeting situations in Driving What is the meeting situation? A meeting situation occurs when two vehicles are approaching each other…
Suitable footwear for Driving
Suitable footwear for Driving Wearing appropriate footwear while driving is essential for maintaining full control over your vehicle. The right…
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…
