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Learning to drive is more than just passing your test—it's about becoming a confident, safe, and responsible driver for life. At Auto Drive, we cover 27 essential skills grouped into 8 core areas to ensure you’re fully prepared for every situation on the road.
Learning to drive is more than just passing your test—it's about becoming a confident, safe, and responsible driver for life. At Auto Drive, we cover 27 essential skills grouped into 8 core areas to ensure you’re fully prepared for every situation on the road.
You Will Learn!
1. The Basics
1. The Basics
Start with the foundation skills every driver needs to feel comfortable behind the wheel. You’ll learn:
How to start and stop the car smoothly.
How to accelerate, and brake.
Adjusting your seating position, mirrors, and controls for safety.
Mastering the basics sets the stage for more advanced skills.
2. Control and Positioning
2. Control and Positioning
Learn how to keep the car under control in various conditions and maintain the correct road position. This includes:
Steering control for smooth and precise turns.
Lane discipline and positioning for different road types.
Stopping and starting on gradients (hill starts).
These skills help you stay safe and in control at all times.
3. Observations, Signalling, and Planning
3. Observations, Signalling, and Planning
Safe driving is all about anticipation and communication. We’ll teach you how to:
Check mirrors effectively and maintain awareness of your surroundings.
Use indicators and signals to communicate your intentions clearly.
Plan ahead to anticipate hazards and adapt to changing conditions.
This group of skills ensures you’re always alert and proactive on the road.
4. Junctions, Roundabouts, and Crossings
4. Junctions, Roundabouts, and Crossings
Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross when turning.
Stop fully at 'Stop' signs; yield appropriately at 'Give Way' signs.
Do not block box junctions unless turning right and waiting for a gap.
Roundabouts:
Give way to traffic from your right.
Use correct signaling for exits.
Follow lane markings and stay alert at mini-roundabouts.
Crossings:
Always stop for pedestrians at Zebra crossings.
Follow traffic light signals at controlled crossings.
Do not overtake vehicles stopped at crossings.
Stay informed, stay safe, and master these essential rules with Auto Drive Local.
5. Manoeuvres
5. Manoeuvres
Mastering key manoeuvres is vital for both the UK driving test and real-life driving:
Parallel Parking: Reverse into a space between two parked vehicles with controlled steering and constant observation.
Bay Parking: Practice both reverse and forward bay parking, ensuring precise positioning within the lines.
Pulling Up on the Right and Reversing: Stop safely on the right, reverse two car lengths, and rejoin traffic with proper checks.
Emergency Stop: React promptly to stop the car safely and under control without skidding.
These manoeuvres are essential for navigating tight urban spaces and passing the driving test confidently.
Practice regularly for precision and safety.
6. Road Types
6. Road Types
Each road type comes with unique challenges. We’ll prepare you to drive confidently on:
Residential streets with narrow lanes and parked cars.
Urban roads with traffic lights, bus lanes, and cyclists.
Rural roads, including managing sharp bends and high-speed driving.
You’ll be prepared for driving on any type of road in the UK.
7. Driving Conditions
7. Driving Conditions
Driving in various weather and lighting conditions requires adaptability. Our lessons cover:
Driving at night, including using headlights correctly.
Handling adverse weather like rain, fog, or snow.
Managing skids and understanding stopping distances in different conditions.
Be ready for any situation the UK weather throws at you.
8. Following Routes
8. Following Routes
Finally, we’ll teach you how to confidently follow navigation systems and road signs:
Understanding and interpreting road signs.
Following sat-nav instructions during your driving test.
Managing independent driving routes confidently.
This group of skills helps you stay focused and maintain control while navigating unfamiliar areas.
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