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Tips to Overcome Nerves while on your Driving Test

When you are nervous your body temperature can rise, and your blood sugar can lower, and you can get a dry throat. Dehydration can make it difficult to concentrate. Tips to Overcome Nerves while on your Driving Test Try to get a good night sleep the night before the...

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Preparation for passing the Driving Test

When you have had enough driving lessons, you should be able to drive safely without assistance. Drive at an appropriate speed for road and weather conditions. Your driving instructor will send you for your driving test when you can pass. Knowledge builds confidence...

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Fake copies of The Highway Code

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is currently investigating and acting against unscrupulous sellers of a fake version of The Highway Code. The errors in the fake versions could potentially put road users at risk of breaking the law or, even worse, having...

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Low Speed Manoeuvring Control

Clutch Control – use the clutch to control the speed of the car (uphill) Set the gas – clutch at the biting point to hold the car still Set the gas – clutch up a little past the biting point to move the car slowly Set the gas – clutch up more to increase speed Set the...

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Cockpit Drill & Controls

Cockpit Drill Door --------- properly shut - drivers responsibility Seat ---------- comfortable position, able to reach controls and clear view adjust seat base, height, rake, head restraint Steering ---- unobstructed movement - adjust height & reach Seatbelt ----...

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HAZARD GAME

Be observant while driving, call out: - • Hazards in the road ahead. • When there are many hazards, Prioritize hazards. • Call out the main hazards (the hazards that will affect you the most) A Hazard is an avoidable danger or risk. (anything that may cause you to...

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TRAFFIC SIGN GAME

Be observant while driving, call out: - • every traffic signs. • all road markings. Play the traffic sign game to improve your awareness.

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SPEED LIMIT GAME

Be observant while driving, • Every time the speed limit changes – call out the speed limit – check your speed. • Every time you turn into a new road – call out the speed limit – check your speed. Play the speed limit game to improve your speed awareness.

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Driving test changes from December2017

The driving test in England, Scotland and Wales will change from Monday 4 December 2017. The changes are designed to make sure new drivers have the skills they’ll need to help them through a lifetime of safe driving. The 4 main changes to the test are: the independent...

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Rural roads

Hazards on rural roads • Sharp bends • Slippery road surface • Flooded roads • Pot holes • Debris in the road • High hedgerows • Narrow roads • Pedestrians in the road • Wild animals in the road • Farm animals in the road • Horses and riders in the road • Slow moving...

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Turning right safely

When turning right, give way to oncoming traffic. When you turn it’s your responsibility to make sure it’s safe. Safe means you can turn without causing any other road user to change speed or direction. If the car in front of you turns right, this does not mean it is...

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