Archives: Driving Podcasts

Lesson 15. Reversing. Why do so many people get confused when reversing? Can I use my reversing camera on the driving test?  Do I need to steer in the opposite direction? Why do I keep getting the steering wrong when I reverse? Instructor Liz will make reversing simple to understand, and explain how the car moves……

Lesson 14. Intersection Safety. Or how to avoid being T-Boned! Although we don’t like to think of it, we need to be aware that other road users may not obey the road rules (or are simply distracted), and can put us in danger. In in this lesson, Instructor Liz will tell you what warning signs……

Lesson 12. Block outs. Many times when driving we have our view obstructed: trucks, buildings, trees, road works, or it could be something as simple as a bend. But unless we can recognize the block out, how can we know we are safe to go? Instructor Liz will give you the procedure to be used……

We all think that going really slow is easy, right? It’s not as easy as it sounds! Have you ever scared yourself in a carpark by going too fast and almost hitting something? Did you scrape your car on the kerb even though you thought you were going slow enough? When you were pulling out……

Who do I give way to at a corner? What steering do I use? Does my car position matter? Instructor Liz will answer all these questions (and many more that you didn’t even think of) when she explains why this everyday part of driving is so important to good driving habits, and passing the test……

Lesson 20. 3 Point Turns, otherwise know as U-turns using forward and revers gears, is a procedure that should be learnt after gaining confidence in the light traffic areas. This procedure requires very good car control, and should only be attempted at very slow speeds, and with fast turning of the wheel. I have put……

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……

This procedure is necessary to learn, as it is used not only on the practical driving test, but it is also the basis for lane change procedure. This must be practiced, so that it becomes a natural action when pulling into or out of the kerb. You are unauthorized to view this page.

Communicating with other road users is one of the most important ways we can be confident when driving – if others know what we are doing, we are less likely to be worried about their reactions, that way, we can concentrate on our job of driving! Instructor Liz will give you the tools to use,……