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Book your practical driving test.
To book your practical driving test use the link below:- https://www.gov.uk/book-driving-test
Book your theory test.
To book your theory test, use the link below:- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/book-change-or-cancel-your-theory-test-appointment
Driving etiquette.
• It is polite to wave, thanks to drivers for giving way • Wave to acknowledge the thanks. • Give way to oncoming traffic when the obstruction is your side of the road. • Give way to uphill traffic. • On single track roads pull in to a passing space on the left to...
Rush hour driving
Stay safe in heavy traffic. When you are in a traffic queue the traffic may suddenly stop. Keep your eyes on the road. Keep a safe distance between you and the car in front. There may be traffic waiting to join the queue from a side road. If the traffic is crawling...
Flashing Headlights
Flashing headlights is used to alert other drivers of your presence. If another car is flashing their headlights when you are waiting to pull out. This does not mean it is safe to pull out. It is your responsibility to make sure it is safe. Never wave a car out. Do...
Cockpit check
• Door • Seat • Steering • Seatbelt • Mirrors Doors – closed properly – legal responsible of the driver Seat – adjust – height, rake, headrest, reach to peddles (reach clutch peddle all the way down without stretching) Steering – adjust reach & height Seatbelt – legal...
MIRROR, SIGNAL, MANOEUVRE
M.S.M MIRROR, SIGNAL, MANOEUVRE M.S.M is the basic routine for driving. Break down M.S.M. Into 5 steps MANOEUVRE= POSITION, SPEED, LOOK = M.S.P.S.L. MIRROR SIGNAL POSITION SPEED LOOK
Signal when necessary
Signal before you change direction. Signal your intention in good time to allow other road users time to react. Don’t signal too early. This can be misleading. Before signalling, consider this:- • Is your signal misleading? • Is your signal helpful? • Misleading –...
Effective use of mirrors
Use mirrors well before:- • Changing speed • Changing direction • Signalling Main mirror – change speed Side mirror – change direction All mirrors & blind spot – moving off Mirrors are used in pairs Main & right – moving right Main & left – moving left...
Speed Awareness Part II
Speed limit tips 1. Roads with street lights – speed limit 30 mph unless otherwise sign posted 2. When you turn into a new road – if the speed limit changes there will be a sign 3. No sign means - same speed limit 4. When a dual carriage way becomes a single...
Manoeuvring tips
1 control the speed of the car 2 look where you are going 3 react to what you see 4 be aware of your surroundings 5 give way to other road users
Tips on passing the driving theory test.
Preparation • Study “The Official Highway Code” • Learn and understand the rules of the road • Study “The Official DVSA Guide to driving – the essential skills At the test • Read the full question • Read all of the answers • Read the question again, then answer • If...
How to improve your speed awareness
Speed Awareness Many motorists get caught by speed cameras every day. If you are caught speeding you will receive a fine and penalty points on your licence. This is both inconvenient and costly and could ultimately get you off the road. Speeding can also cause...
How to avoid accidents in traffic queues
A common accident on UK roads is: a car going into the back of another car at traffic lights or in traffic queues. If you get hit from behind when stationary it can cause you a whiplash injury and damage your car. Even though it's not your fault, it is not a nice...
How to avoid accidents at roundabouts
One of the most common accidents on the UK roads is a car going into the back of another car on the approach to a roundabout. Don't be the cause of one of these accidents. Here are ten tips on avoiding these accidents. On approach to a roundabout:- 1. Approach at a...