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
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Tony Harding

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Tony is a lovely, patient man, perfect for teaching people of all ages to drive. I have friends who have had Tony teach their sons and daughters to drive with great results and I will definitely be using him next year when my young person reaches 17.

Tony is passionate about teaching drivers to not only be safe but also to be considerate and patient and I highly recommend him.

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Tony is a very good instructor. I highly recommend!

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