**** 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...
Adrian Fedyk
- Jun 27
- 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...
Adrian Fedyk
- Jun 17
- 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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Adrian Fedyk
- Jul 4
- 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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Adrian Fedyk
- Jun 27
- 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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Adrian Fedyk
- Jun 17
- 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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Adrian Fedyk
- May 27
- 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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Adrian Fedyk
- May 15
- 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...
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Adrian Fedyk
- May 7
- 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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Adrian Fedyk
- May 1
- 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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Adrian Fedyk
- Apr 24
- 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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Adrian Fedyk
- Apr 17
- 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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Adrian Fedyk
- Apr 13
- 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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Adrian Fedyk
- Mar 6
- 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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Adrian Fedyk
- Mar 6
- 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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Adrian Fedyk
- Mar 6
- 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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Adrian Fedyk
- Mar 6
- 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...
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Adrian Fedyk
- Mar 6
- 1 min
*** A is for Accelerator ***
The accelerator increases the amount of fuel being sent to the engine. Pressing the accelerator pedal feeds more fuel into the engine and...
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