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 - General
Problem Reason Solution
You’re driving too close to the left-side verge Because you didn’t realise that the road had narrowed on the left Plan ahead, look at the layout of the road, and adjust speed and position early and smoothly
You’re driving too fast, generally Because you’re unaware of the hazards and dangers Match the speed to suit the conditions (advise on dangers). Never accelerate into hazards
You’re driving too fast, generally Because you’ve been driving with / watching other drivers who disregard limitations Fit in with other road users, within certain limitations (advise governing factors)
You’re driving too slow, generally Because you’re not aware of the need to fit in with others Fit in with other road users, within certain limitations (advise governing factors)
You’re driving too slow, generally Because you’re over cautious hesitant Be positive and make progress in a realistic manner, fitting in with others’ expectations
You’re not checking your mirrors often enough Because you’re not aware of the reasons for doing so Check your mirrors, say, every 5 seconds, as a general guideline. This will give you a Clear picture of what the following traffic is doing / planning to do
You’re not checking your mirrors often enough Because you’re mentally preoccupied / not concentrating Keep your full attention on driving tasks - go through the routines in your mind MSM... and so on, or say them out loud, to help you focus.
You’re not checking your mirrors often enough Commentate on your driving -commentate to concentrate and anticipate
You’re not checking your mirrors often enough Because you’re mentally preoccupied / not concentrating Put outside worries or concerns to the back of your mind while you’re driving
You’re not checking your mirrors often enough Because you’re mentally preoccupied / not concentrating Give driving tasks 100% concentration. Use your concentration muscle and focus on the art of controlling the car and safe road procedure
You’re rushing all your driving procedures Because you’re not planning ahead Start safety sequences - MSM -earlier, say, at least 4 or 5 car lengths earlier than you are now doing