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10 Reasons People Fail Their Driving Test

Despite nerves, there are many common reasons that people fail their driving test. If you’re preparing for a test soon, take note of these simple mistakes. Once you know them, it is easy to avoid them. 1. Use of mirrors Checking your mirrors is vital to being a safe driver. There are two main ways […]

Why Observation On Manoeuvres Is So Important When Driving

On Manoeuvres Is So Important When Driving

Observations are one of the key components of the POM (Prepare, Observe, Move) routine, which should be undertaken during every driving manoeuvre. During a driving test, the examiner pays close attention to the driver to ensure they are making the correct observations, which vary depending on which manoeuvre is being performed.

However, even outside of a test situation, the most perfectly performed manoeuvre can become a disaster if the driver fails to observe correctly.

How To Change Lanes Safely

For learner drivers, changing lanes can seem very daunting. You need to control the car at the same time as estimating the distance and speed of oncoming traffic in the lane into which you want to move. Sometimes it involves a quick decision, although as a learner, you feel safer when you can take time […]