Tips, guides, and advice for new learners starting driving lessons.
Meeting Traffic – Who Goes First and How to Handle It Safely Meeting traffic is when two vehicles approach each other and there isn’t enough space for both to pass at the same time – usually because of parked cars…
Turning Right from a Major Road into a Minor Road Turning right from a main road into a side road might seem simple, but it’s a key area where mistakes like cutting the corner or misjudging traffic can lead to…
Turning Left from a Major Road into a Minor Road Turning left from a main road into a side road is one of the most common driving moves — but it still needs good timing, observation, and smooth control. Whether…
Emerging Right at T-Junctions – Confidence and Control Turning right at a T-junction takes a little more care than turning left. You’re crossing the path of traffic from both sides, which means you need good timing and observation. Here’s how…
Emerging Left at T-Junctions – How to Do It Safely Approaching a T-junction and turning left might seem simple, but there’s a lot to think about — especially when learning to drive. From your road position to your observations, each…
Positioning for Normal Driving – Stay Safe and Centre Your Car Good road positioning is all about keeping your car safely and smoothly in your lane. Whether you’re driving on a quiet street or a busy dual carriageway, being in…
Changing Gears: When and How to Shift Smoothly One of the key skills in learning to drive a manual car is knowing when and how to change gears. Doing it smoothly helps your car run better, saves fuel, and keeps…
How to Master the Clutch and Clutch Control For many learner drivers, the clutch is the trickiest part of driving a manual car. It can feel like a mystery at first — especially when you’re stalling, bunny-hopping, or struggling to…
How to Steer Correctly When Learning to Drive – And Why It Really Matters Learning to steer correctly is one of the most important foundations of safe driving. While it might seem simple at first, how you handle the steering…
