Driving Schools Directory
• Accelerator • Gear Lever • Moving Away • Seat Belts
• Anticipation • Gears • Moving Off • Signals
• Approaching Junctions • General • Overtaking • Steering
• Brake • Handbrake • Pedestrian Crossings • Steering Wheel
• Clearance • Head Restraint • Reverse Parking • Stopping
• Clutch • Indicators • Reversing • T-Junctions
• Crossing Other Traffic • Interior Mirror • Road Positioning • The Engine
• Crossroads • Making Progress • Safe Distance • Turn In The Road
• Emmergency Stop • Meeting Approaching Traffic • Safety Routine
• Exterior Mirrors • Mirrors • Seat


Practical Driving Test Tips - Accelerator
Problem Reason Solution
You’re using the gas pedal incorrectly Because your right heel is off the floor Keep your right heel on the floor - it will give you more precise control
You’re using the gas pedal incorrectly Because your right foot isn’t squarely on the pedal Use the ball of your foot on the pedal and position your foot centrally on it.
You’re using the gas pedal incorrectly Because you’re using the wrong foot Use only your right foot on the gas pedal
You’re using the gas pedal incorrectly Because your foot is pressing on the-wheel arch, not the pedal Move your right foot to the left on to the gas pedal, which has a certain amount of ‘give’
You’re using the gas pedal incorrectly Because you’re pressing two pedals at once Position your right heel on the floor midway between the gas and brake and pivot your foot to rest squarely on the gas pedal (consider footwear)
You’re using the gas pedal incorrectly Because you’re stamping on the pedal Use it with smooth, even pressure - both up and down
You’re using the gas pedal incorrectly Because you’re blipping the pedal Use it with smooth, even pressure - both up and down
You’re using the gas pedal incorrectly Because you’re not putting enough pressure on the pedal Use firm progressive (explain) pressure
You’re using the gas pedal incorrectly Because you’re stamping on the pedal Use it with smooth, even pressure - both up and down