Archive of category "BTEC Driving Skills"

This article tells you about the Theory Test.  It talks about the background; how to prepare for it; how to book it and how to sit the test. The DSA introduced the Theory Test in the 1990′s.  The intention was to make all learner drivers acquire the same basic level of knowledge about driving.  It [...]

This article explains what to expect on your first driving lesson.  You have spent a lot of time researching and choosing a driving school.  You want to get the best out of your first lesson.  Don’t expect to come back from your first lesson ready for your test.  Do expect to come back from it [...]

There are several types of pedestrian crossings.  You have Pelican, Puffin, Toucan, Pegasus, and courtesy crossings.  This article gives out a method of handling them safely You need to know the types to identify the hazards. When driving it will be a light controlled crossing or a zebra crossing?    As you get closer, you [...]

This article explains how to do the Turn in the Road

This article presents an academic case for a national drivers ed programme

Roundabouts

Roundabouts cofnuse people. Why? They are very simple to use. Read this article and find out.

Park the car

This article explains the two set parking exercised that you will encounter during the driving test.
It is useful for anyone who has forgoten what their driving isntrucotr told them.

Getting Pass

This article tells you how to overtake safely. It looks at when not to overtake and explains the overtaking process

Link to article about BTEC in Driving Skills by trade body.

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