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Driving Fault (Often Called a Minor fault) Definition, small mistakes that do not pose an immediate danger or risk, but show lapses in skill, control, or observation Examples: Still in the car, but recovering safely Hesitating slightly too long at a junction Gear selection, slightly late or early Impact You are allowed up to 15…

Learning to drive is one of life’s biggest milestones. Whether you’re 17 or 47, the experience shapes not only how you pass your driving test — but how you drive for the rest of your life. Many learners (and parents) ask the same question: “Should I learn with a professional driving instructor, or just practise…

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…

Meeting situations in Driving What is the meeting situation?  A meeting situation occurs when two vehicles are approaching each other from opposite directions on a road that is too narrow for both to pass safely at the same time  This is common on:  • Narrow residential streets • Country lanes • Roads with parked cars reducing the…

THE DANGER OF SPEEDING Why driving too fast puts lives at risk LESS TIME TO REACTSpeeding reduces the time you have to react to unexpected hazards-like pedestrians, animals, or sudden traffic changes. LONGER STOPPING DISTANCEThe faster you drive, the longer it takes to stop. This increases the chances of a crash. GREATER IMPACT FORCECollisions at…