Learn to Drive Syllabus

What you will be covering

1.  The driver’s Seat

• Cockpit checks
• Controls and instruments

2.  About the vehicle

• Vehicle safety checks
• Vehicle security
• Load or passengers

3.  Getting started

• Moving off
• Normal driving position
• Stopping
• Emergency/controlled stop
• Meeting traffic
• Straight reverse
• Turning left and right

4.  The traffic environment

• Crossroads
• Roundabouts
• Complex junctions
• Pedestrian crossings
• Level crossings
• One-way systems
• Dual carriageways
• Rural roads
• Motorway

5.  Hazard Perception

• Visual search
• Identifying hazards
• Prioritizing hazards
• Reacting appropriately

6.  Maneuvers

• Right reverse
• Left reverse
• Turn in the road
• Reverse bay parking
• Forward bay parking
• Reverse parallel parking
• Pulling up on the right-hand side

7.  Responsible driving

• Eco-Safe driving
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• ndependent driving
• Vulnerable road users
• Night driving
• Adverse weather
• Commentary driving

8.  New driver scenarios

• Distractions
• The influence of others
• Fatigue
• Speed choices
• Alcohol
• Drugs
• In-car safety features