Driving Tips - Clearance
Guidance reviewed: 25 September 2026. Use these prompts with professional instruction and the handbook for the vehicle you drive.
Accelerator
Anticipation
Approaching Junctions
Brake
Clearance
Clutch
Crossing Other Traffic
Crossroads
Emergency Stop
Exterior Mirrors
Gear Lever
Gears
General
Handbrake
Head Restraint
Indicators
Interior Mirror
Making Progress
Meeting Approaching Traffic
Mirrors
Moving Away
Moving Off
Overtaking
Pedestrian Crossings
Reverse Parking
Reversing
Road Positioning
Safe Distance
Safety Routine
Seat
Seat Belts
Signals
Steering
Steering Wheel
Stopping
T-Junctions
The Engine
Turning the Car Around
Practical Driving Test Tips — Clearance
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| There is not enough room for two vehicles | Priority has been assumed rather than agreed safely. | Slow down early, assess signs and road layout and be ready to give way. Do not force another road user to brake or swerve. |
| You move out without checking | Attention is fixed on the obstruction rather than surrounding traffic. | Check mirrors and blind spots as necessary before changing position. Signal only when it would help other road users and would not mislead them. |
| You pass parked vehicles too closely | The available space and possible hazards have been underestimated. | Allow a safe margin for opening doors, pedestrians and vehicles moving off. Slow down and be prepared to wait if the gap is uncertain. |