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
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 […]
Taxi Drivers Becoming Driving Instructors
Why Becoming A Driving Instructor Has More Benefits Than Being A Taxi Driver For a long time, becoming a taxi driver seemed like the obvious choice of career for someone who was interested in being on the roads for a living, with the job offering flexible hours and the chance to meet people from all […]
3 Roundabouts To Practise On In Surrey
Learning to drive can seem difficult at first; you may feel like you’re trying to do too many things at once as you attempt to master clutch control, work the gears, remember and abide by traffic signals and laws while simultaneously looking around and ahead.
Driver Stopped By Police While Using FaceTime
Dangerous Things People Do While Driving Hardly a day goes by without motorists being pulled over by police up and down the country for driving while using a hand held device such as a mobile phone or iPad. On the M25 this week, for instance, a lorry driver was caught having a chat on Skype […]
Tips For Turning Right At A Busy Junction In Kingston Upon Thames
Driving around busy areas such as Kingston Upon Thames can be a daunting prospect, but as long as you take care, stay alert and keep your wits about you, you will be safe. We know that, for new drivers, turning right at junctions can seem tricky and hope that our top tips will help you feel a little more confident behind the wheel. Essentially, it’s all about being aware of what’s happening around you and making sure you’ve got your timings right.
Areas In Surrey To Practise Driving
When learning to drive, the more practice you can get, the better. Before heading out to practise your driving lessons in Surrey, it’s best to plan the route that you will take.
Good route planning will help any learner to drive more accurately and with less mistakes. It will also help avoid any undue stress all around. No driver or learner wants to end up in an argument with their learner or teacher, and undue stress due to bad route planning is one sure way to do this.
What To Expect On Your Driving Test In Morden
When you arrive at the Morden Driving Test Centre, the examiner will introduce themselves, then ask to see your provisional driving licence and possibly your test booking details and Theory Test Pass Certificate.
Who Has The Right Of Way On A Narrow Road?
On narrow roads you must be doubly cautious when attempting to pass more vulnerable road users such as cyclists and horse riders.
