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      **** Y is for Y-junctions ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Feb 7
      • 1 min

      **** Y is for Y-junctions ****

      Y-junctions can be deceptive because they often call for little change in direction. Normally, the road going straight ahead has priority...
      **** X is for Crossroads ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Feb 7
      • 2 min

      **** X is for Crossroads ****

      Crossroads are often accident black spots, so take extra care, especially on roads carrying fast-moving traffic. Accidents often involve...
      **** W is for Wet Roads ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Feb 7
      • 3 min

      **** W is for Wet Roads ****

      Stopping Distance Wet roads reduce tyre grip, so slow down. Give yourself plenty of time and room for slowing down and stopping. Keep...
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      **** Y is for Y-junctions ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Feb 7
      • 1 min

      **** Y is for Y-junctions ****

      Y-junctions can be deceptive because they often call for little change in direction. Normally, the road going straight ahead has priority...
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      **** X is for Crossroads ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Feb 7
      • 2 min

      **** X is for Crossroads ****

      Crossroads are often accident black spots, so take extra care, especially on roads carrying fast-moving traffic. Accidents often involve...
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      **** W is for Wet Roads ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Feb 7
      • 3 min

      **** W is for Wet Roads ****

      Stopping Distance Wet roads reduce tyre grip, so slow down. Give yourself plenty of time and room for slowing down and stopping. Keep...
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      **** V is for Vision ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Dec 1, 2021
      • 2 min

      **** V is for Vision ****

      The biggest single danger to any driver is being unable to see properly. You won't be able to make the right decisions if you can't see...
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      **** U is for Understeer ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Nov 26, 2021
      • 2 min

      **** U is for Understeer ****

      All vehicles vary in how they behave when turning at various road speeds. Some respond less than you expect in relation to the amount of...
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      **** T is for Thinking Distance ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Nov 14, 2021
      • 2 min

      **** T is for Thinking Distance ****

      Thinking distance depends on how quickly you react. It takes well over half a second for most people to react. If you are tired or...
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      **** S is for Signalling ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Oct 31, 2021
      • 2 min

      **** S is for Signalling ****

      Signals are normally given by direction indicators and/or brake lights. It's important that you use the correct signal. Use signals: To...
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      **** R is for Roundabouts ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Sep 28, 2021
      • 3 min

      **** R is for Roundabouts ****

      Roundabouts allow traffic from different roads to merge or cross without necessarily stopping. Priority Before you enter a roundabout,...
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      **** Q is for Questions ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Aug 24, 2021
      • 3 min

      **** Q is for Questions ****

      There are numerous questions that you may have before you start learning to drive, below are just a few of the most common things that...
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      **** P is for Patience ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Aug 9, 2021
      • 1 min

      **** P is for Patience ****

      It is said that patience is a virtue, and this is certainly true when you are driving. Sadly, incompetence, bad manners and aggression...
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      **** O is for Observation ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Jul 4, 2021
      • 2 min

      **** O is for Observation ****

      A skilful driver constantly watches and interprets what's happening around them. Always drive at such a speed that you can stop safely...
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      **** N is for Night Driving ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Jun 27, 2021
      • 2 min

      **** N is for Night Driving ****

      You will find that you're very much more limited by conditions at night. You can't see as far as you can in daylight, so less information...
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      **** M is for Mirrors ***
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Jun 17, 2021
      • 2 min

      **** M is for Mirrors ***

      Using your driving mirrors regularly and sensibly is vital to good driving. Learning to judge the speed and distance of vehicles behind...
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      *** L is for Lane Discipline ***
      Adrian Fedyk
      • May 27, 2021
      • 2 min

      *** L is for Lane Discipline ***

      You should always follow lane markings, which are there for 2 reasons: They make the best possible use of road space They guide the...
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      *** K is for Knowledge ***
      Adrian Fedyk
      • May 15, 2021
      • 2 min

      *** K is for Knowledge ***

      If we didn't have any knowledge, we wouldn't really be able to drive! Practical experience of driving is fantastic, and clearly really...
      17 views0 comments
      **** J is for Junctions ****
      Adrian Fedyk
      • May 7, 2021
      • 5 min

      **** J is for Junctions ****

      A junction is where two or more roads meet, usually with a minor road joining a major road. There are many types of junction - including;...
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      *** I is for Independent Driving ***
      Adrian Fedyk
      • May 1, 2021
      • 3 min

      *** I is for Independent Driving ***

      There are three possible elements to this; using SatNav (including on your driving test), following road signs (including on your driving...
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      *** H is for Health ***
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Apr 24, 2021
      • 2 min

      *** H is for Health ***

      Sometimes called Fitness to Drive, health is an important factor in driving. In the long-term, any pre-existing or new medical condition...
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      *** G is for Gears ***
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Apr 17, 2021
      • 3 min

      *** G is for Gears ***

      The gearbox contains the gears, which control the relationship between the engine speed and wheel speed. First gear provides the greatest...
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      *** F is for Following Distance ***
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Apr 13, 2021
      • 2 min

      *** F is for Following Distance ***

      This is also known as a ‘separation distance’. It refers to the gap that we leave between our vehicle and the vehicle in front. It’s...
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      *** E is for Emergency Stop ***
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Mar 6, 2021
      • 3 min

      *** E is for Emergency Stop ***

      The emergency stop, also known as the controlled stop, is often practised during driving lessons. This involves simulating an emergency...
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      *** D is for Dual Carriageway ***
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Mar 6, 2021
      • 2 min

      *** D is for Dual Carriageway ***

      A dual carriageway is a road which has a central reservation to separate the carriageways. They are usually used to link major roads or...
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      *** C is for Clutch ***
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Mar 6, 2021
      • 2 min

      *** C is for Clutch ***

      In Manual Transmission Cars, (ie, with a Gear Lever and Clutch Pedal) the clutch pedal decides if the engine is connected to the wheels....
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      *** B is for Brakes ***
      Adrian Fedyk
      • Mar 6, 2021
      • 2 min

      *** B is for Brakes ***

      Brakes are for slowing down, or stopping but there are other ways we can slow our vehicle down, such as simply taking our foot off the...
      44 views0 comments
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