Dealing with a disability when driving

Motorway Studs – Meanings and Locations BLUE Location: Between the carriageway and the hard shoulder where there is and emergency telephone. Meaning: Indicates emergency telephone areas. RED Location: On the left edge of the motorway (between the left lane and the hard shoulder). Meaning: Marks to left-hand edge of the carriageway. Avoid crossing, unless in…

International driving licences in the UK When You Can and Can’t Use Them Validity, and Use With Provisional UK Licence 1. What is an international driving licence? • An International Driving License (more correctly, an international driving permit or IDP) is a document that translates your domestic licence into multiple languages. It must be carried…

The differences between a manual and an automatic car When I passed my test in 1994 and since becoming a driving instructor, I have always driven and taught in a manual car. However, during Covid when I was unable to teach people to drive, I worked for Tesco’s as a delivery driver. The Tesco vans…

Where to Look (and Where NOT to Look) When Driving Where are You Should Look: 1. Far Ahead on the Road: • Look well, I had to anticipate traffic lights, road signs, hazards and Bends. • Aim to scan 12 to 15 seconds ahead at all times. 2. Mirrors Regularly and Strategically: • Check your…

Roundabout rule of thumb  Lane 1 – Straight ahead or left. Lane one is used for taking the first exit which is left  or taking the second exit which on the diagram above is ahead.  Lane 2 – Right. Lane 2 is for taking the third exit which on the diagram above is right  The…