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Liz Lafferty

26. The Instructor Interviews: John – Manual vehicle

Episode 26. Liz and John sit down for a chat, and discuss what parents should stop doing to their learner drivers, why it’s harder to learn these days, and why we need better trained instructors! Missing an episode? Subscribe to the podcast on your Apple device or get access to ad free episodes, instructional videos…

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Lesson. Give Way Basics

How often have you thought “I could have taken that gap” or “whoops, I shouldn’t have pulled out in front of that other driver”? Instructor Liz will give you the knowledge to understand how to give way correctly in this lesson for Give Way Basics. You will be taught where to be looking when giving…

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17. Mini Lesson – Indicators/ Indicating at Roundabouts

Indicators, blinkers, turn signal – different names, but one of the most important tools when driving! This mini-lesson episode, Instructor Liz will help you learn when to use them, and how to indicate at roundabouts – necessary for passing the practical driving test (and keeping other road users around you informed of your intentions).

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15. Mini lesson – Mirrors

Mirrors. Which one can I rely on to use for my lane changes? Why shouldn’t I trust my side mirror for lane changes? In this mini lesson, Instructor Liz will explain how to use your mirrors correctly. Remember: mirrors should be checked every 5-8 seconds on single lane roads, and every 3-5 seconds on multi-laned…

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12. Practice tips for confident driving

Instructor Liz will give you tips on how to make learning to drive a happy and fun experience, keeping parents in control and learners calmer behind the wheel. Supervising drivers – find out what your learner isn’t telling you! Become more confident behind the wheel with mindful practice. Apple users click Subscribe For more information…

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Enjoy the Drive/Sunday Drive

When did driving become a chore? When did we lose the feeling of pleasure when getting behind the wheel? We need to reclaim our sense of fun when we are driving! Liz will tell you why happy drivers are safer drivers, and why we need to practice “Mindful Driving” (which won’t take much effort) to…

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Lesson 5. Steering Part 2 Pull-Push

Lesson 5 Steering part 2 Pull-Push steering. This style of steering is the most used day-to-day driving, as it steers the wheel slowly, and must be used at higher speeds. This steering is used for wide corners, roundabouts, traffic lights and bends. It is not useful for manoeuvers  or sharp corners, hand over hand steering……

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Driving Test Tips Part 1

Liz has presented thousands of students for their practical driving test, in this episode, she will give you some excellent tips and tricks to calm the nerves, and pass the test easily. Listen to find out why Liz’s students are passing the test on their first attempt – many with perfect test scores! For more…

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Introduction to confident driving

Why are some drivers more confident than others? Liz will explain the difference between fake confidence and true confidence behind the wheel. What do you need to become a confident driver? How do I become more confident in complex situations? Learn how to be more confident when driving.

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Lesson 2. Steering part 1 – Hand over Hand

Lesson 2. Steering – Hand over hand Hand over hand steering is used to turn the wheels quickly. There have been many myths about this style of steering – with many people (including many misinformed instructors) saying that this style of steering is somehow unsafe – NOT TRUE! When taught correctly, the hand over hand……

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