Meeting and Anticipation while learning to drive.

While on your driving test you will be expected to  anticipate other road users and give way when needed.

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Tips to help with a Sat Nav

The Sat Nav

Whatever your age it's important that you understand the limitations of a sat nav system so that you can get the best out of it without getting into trouble.

1. You're driving, not the sat nav 
   You can't blame the sat nav if you commit an offence or have an accident. It's your fault.
2. Trust your eyes not the sat nav
   People have been marooned in fords, driven into rivers and down railways because their sat nav told them to. If the road looks wrong, don't take it. 
You know what you're driving, the sat nav probably doesn't 
If you have a large vehicle or a caravan, you can't be sure that a road is suitable just because the sat nav tells you to go down it. Watch for signs. 
Watch the road not the sat nav 
A sat nav can give all sorts of information about where you are going, much of which you don't need.
Don't block your view of the road
The sat nav should be in your line of sight. You don't want to have to look down or turn your head a long way, but it should not block your view of the road. Put it where it won't injure anyone in an accident. 
Don't try to programme the sat nav while driving 
Programming on the move will take one hand from the wheel, two eyes from the road and a brain from driving. Always pull over before adjusting settings.
Use all of the features
On a complicated, busy roundabout, it is unwise to take your eyes off the road to look at the sat nav, and much better to receive spoken instructions. 
Check the route is practical before you go 
Is the sat nav taking you to the right Farnborough? Hampshire, Warwickshire or Kent? If you put in the wrong destination, it will take you to the wrong destination. Does the route look right? 
Update the sat nav regularly
It needs to know about new roads, new traffic systems and generally keep itself up to date.
Thieves like sat navs too 
If it's detachable, always take it out when you leave the car. Mounts or suction cap marks also attract thieves as they know that drivers who remove the sat nav from the window tend to leave it in the car.

How are your driving lessons going?

As a pupil do you ask your driving instructor questions or do you just nod your head and agree?
If you nod then you need to ask yourself what do you want to get out of your driving lessons.  Yes we all know that you want to pass your driving test and drive off into the sunset.  But if you don't ask your instructor questions they you will not get the best out of your driving lesson.
Questions like:
Why do I keep stalling the car?
What do you mean when you say...?
How do I improve my gear changing?
The list can go. But if you ask any decent driving instructor they will be only to happy to answer any of your questions.  After all, if you are improving faster then everyone is happy and you will save money.
Good luck with your driving lessons.
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The new driving test.

Being tested.

At moment the DVSA are trailing the new style driving test with the help of driving instructors and pupils.  The results are looking promising, but there is no roll out date as such, YET.  What I will do is put up some posts about this.  Keep watching and if you have any questions just ask.

FREE theory test app for you

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The driving test. Meeting and anticipation

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Driving test route 2. Milton Keynes

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Driving test route 1. Milton Keynes

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The end of the counterpart.

How will the changes of the driving licence affect you. From 8th June the counterpart of your driving licence will be abolished. 
What happens when you go to take your theory test?
What happens when you take your practical test?
What do I have to do when I want to start driving lessons?
How do I hire a car without my counterpart?
How can my new employer check my licence has no endorsements?
http://www.drive-travis.co.uk/driving-licence-changes

Pass your driving test in Milton Keynes

Looking for driving lessons in Milton Keynes?  Then check out my websitewww.drive-travis.co.uk It has lots of information on how to drive.  There are videos on how to start your driving lessons.  Lots of pupil reviews and lots more photos of pupils who have passed the driving test in Milton Keynes.
Safe and happy driving
James@Travis School of Motoring

Teach your kids to drive.

Top tip!

It might seem obvious - but you must stay calm when you are teaching your kids... Angry words and fights can easily lead to accidents. 

It's probable that you are close (emotionally) to the person you are supervising (son, daughter, wife, husband, etc.) and so will want them to do well. 

This caring approach can often cause frustration when you see them struggling with something that you feel should be easy.

Often problems are caused by being in the wrong place - above all pay attention to the route planning advice on this page.

Remembering some of the problems you had as a learner will help. Alternatively, swap places and go home.