Overtaking is an inherently risky manoeuver. A lot can go wrong if you don’t do it correctly! So when overtaking it’s important to follow these steps: Consider if it’s necessary. You may feel frustrated being stuck behind someone driving slowly …
Fog Lights – when to use them and when not to!
There’s a lot of confusion of the use of fog lights. If you get it wrong you could be risking your life and the life of others. And you could be breaking the law! Key points You must use dipped …
Parallel parking
Parallel parking (reversing into a parking space behind a parked car) is not difficult…honestly! The step by step instructions below explain exactly how to do it safely. There is also a very good video that shows exactly how to parallel …
How to beat driving test nerves
You’re taking lessons and they’re going well – good news, right? But now you might be secretly dreading your instructor telling you that you’re ready for your driving test. Why? Surely it’s what you’ve been working towards for the last …
How to practice for (and pass!) your theory test
The theory test is, in effect, part one of your driving test. You can’t take the second part (the practical driving test) without passing your theory test first. Given the importance of the theory test, it’s surprising how many people …
My dad only needed 10 driving lessons!
Well done Dad! It’s certainly true that thirty – or even twenty – years ago most drivers only took 10 or 15 hours to get them through their test. But the average number of hours it takes learners to become …
The Fatal Four
The four main causes of KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) on our roads are known by the emergency services as The FATAL FOUR. 1. Inappropriate speed Even the difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between …
Driving on the motorway – a guide for new drivers
1. Is your car ready? Concerns about breaking down on a motorway can be reduced by doing some quick checks on your car to make sure it’s in tip top condition before setting off. Checking tyre pressure, tread depth, engine …
Blues and twos….what to do when emergency services vehicles approach
Should you drive onto the pavement to get out of the way of an ambulance? Go past a red light to make room for a fire engine? Is it ok to drive into a bus lane when there are blue …
How to spot gaps at busy roundabouts
Learner drivers often find it hard to spot opportunities to emerge at busy roundabouts. Even some experienced drivers will go out of their way to avoid roundabouts that think are’ difficult’ or ‘scary’! But – as the video at the …