Driving Tips/ Manoeuvres

Many people claim to be good drivers. In fact nearly everybody does. Driving is one of those subjects like football where everybody is an expert. The purpose of making any journey is to get there safely. WITHIN THE LAW. Causing as little inconvenience to others as possible.

The means of doing this is to drive in the way described in the Highway Code. People believe that they are so good that it does not apply to them. That is until they have a crash caused by being too close to other vehicles. Combined with speeding.

The Highway Code was created to give all road users a system of save driving which will reduce the number of crashes, deaths and injuries. They can achieve this by knowing the Highway Code and they must keep good spatial awareness that means a safe distance between themselves and the vehicle ahead and keeping a margin for error around the vehicle combined with forward planning. If everybody drove to that system of safe driving the roads would be a lot safer for everyone.

On the Practical Driving Test, the pupil will have to show that they have the following skills:

To deal with any hazard: They should always be positioned in the correct place at correct speed and the gear to match their speed and power requirements.

Before they get to the hazard: They will have to demonstrate smooth skilful use of the controls, with no sudden or jerky movements.

They will have to show Tolerance Courtesy and Consideration to other road users, which includes pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

They will have to drive according to the Highway Code. They can achieve this by having good spatial awareness, forward planning to deal with situations in good time (Anticipation developing hazard). Smooth use of the controls. Thus a smooth drive and safe journey.