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Lesson 40. Right turns at traffic lights. This is the procedure that at least 50% of fully licenced drivers do wrong! It can be a dangerous procedure if done incorrectly, and it’s one of the most common places for crashes to happen. Instructor Liz will explain clearly what the procedure is, and also what potential……

Lesson 39. Left turn at traffic lights. Many drivers are confused when turning left at a set of traffic lights; Which cars do I have to give way to when I turn left at signals? Can we turn on the red light? Do I need a green arrow to go? What do I do at……

Lesson 38. Parallel reverse parking. This is one of the most requested lessons in preparation for the test. You will hear Instructor Liz’s 3 tips for getting your car in perfectly every time! You will also hear how to fix and adjust any mistakes.  To attempt this manouver, you must have excellent slow speed car control, hand over hand steering, and of course, great observation skills. Lessons required before attempting this; Lesson 2. Hand over hand steering, Lesson 3. Vision, Lesson 11. Slow speed car control, Lesson 15. Reversing.

Lesson 39. 90 Degree Angle Parking – Reverse in (Rear to kerb).This procedure can become a favourite way to park for many drivers! Also, it’s the safer way to park, as you are coming out of the spot in drive and (hopefully) with better vision. Instructor Liz will talk you through the procedure so that you can stay calm and in control.

Lesson 36. 90 Degree angle parking (front end in to space). Parking is one of the most difficult manouvers, as it requires very good slow speed car control, very fast steering and understanding how a car moves at strong angles. It can be very challenging to manouver a rectangle into a 90 degree angle space!……

Lesson 35. Night Driving. Driving at night for the first time can be a bit scary, but Instructor Liz has been helping driver feel confident while driving at night since 1997. Now she has recorded all her tips and tricks to help you as well. *An extra tip from Liz: Remember that driving at dawn and dusk have added risks; the position of the sun can be blinding at times, and animals (especially in Australia) are very active at dusk and dawn, so please take extra care!

Lesson 34. Wet weather driving.

Driving in the rain is necessary at times. When possible, drivers should avoid driving in conditions that are more likely to cause problems, but if you do have to drive in the rain, Instructor Liz has recorded some of her valuable tips so you can be confident in the rain. *Pro tip – Drivers who have not had experience driving in heavy rain during the day, should not attempt to drive in heavy rain at night. Your crash risk is much higher driving in wet conditions at night.

Lesson 33. Vision Review and Threat assessment. This is an extremely important lesson for all drivers, as many of us get caught up with worrying about a single road user instead of understanding that we need to be aware of threats from all directions! In this episode, Instructor Liz will tell you how to identify threats, how to rate them and how to deal with them. Lesson information required for this episode: Lesson 3 The Most Important lesson, Lesson 4. Safety Bubble, Lesson 7. Early Decisions, Lesson 23. Traffic Drive Lesson 31. Lane Changing.

Lesson 32. Slip lanes and turn bays. Many drivers do not use the slip lanes and turning bays correctly. In this episode, Instructor Liz will explain how to use these lanes easily and with confidence. Lesson knowledge required for this topic: Lesson 31. Lane Changing

Spiral Roundabouts. They can be confusing for many drivers. In this free mini lesson, Instructor Liz will talk through the correct procedure to use this type of roundabout. These roundabouts have been catching test applicants by surprise when they are directed to use them on the test, and many have failed the practical driving test because the driver does not know how to use spiral roundabouts correctly!

It is recommended you listen to the Full lessons: 21. Roundabouts and 30. Multi-Laned Roundabouts to understand the procedures, road rule requirements, and listen to Liz’s extremely helpful tips for giving way correctly and dealing with other drivers at roundabouts.

Lesson 30. Multi-Laned Roundabouts. These roundabouts can be intimidating to many drivers, with the speed of other vehicles usually being faster than single laned roundabouts, and more vehicles to watch for. Instructor Liz will talk you through the procedure and how to deal with vehicles entering when they shouldn’t!

Lesson 29. 45 degree angle parking. Learn how to control the car when parking front to kerb and rear to kerb. This is a gentle start to learning how to park. Practice these techniques before learning to park in a shopping centre.

Lesson 28. Road signs and markings. This is one of Liz’s favourite subjects! So many drivers miss spotting road signs, making driving more difficult and potentially dangerous! For students attempting the test, this episode is a must, as it can be the difference between passing easily, and failing from a mistake that would have been fixed by reading signs or markings!

Lesson 27. Pedestrian Crossings. There are 6 types of pedestrian crossings, can you name 3? Other questions of ten asked; Do we need the pedestrian to be off the crossing before we drive through? Do I need to stop for a pedestrian waiting at a corner? What procedure do I need for the driving test? Instructor Liz will explain how to deal with all types of crossings in this episode.

Lesson 26. Traffic Lights. Do I have to stop for a yellow light? Which line do I stop at? How do I know when the lights are going to change? Instructor Liz will talk you through the valuable traffic light procedure, which can be the difference between passing and failing your test.

Lesson 25. Using controls in traffic. How often should I check my speedo? When should I look in my mirrors? Do I need to use Neutral when stopped for a long time? Instructor Liz will answer all of these questions and more in this episode.

Lesson 23. Traffic Drive. Learn how to observe the traffic around you, what to watch out for, what to do if something happens near you, and how to deal with tailgaters in traffic.

Lesson 22. Hills and Bends. Learn how to get a “sense of speed” and maintain a constant speed on hills. Why the warning signs are very important to pay attention to, and when to use pull-push steering on bends.

Lesson 21. Roundabouts (single lane). So many drivers are not confident at roundabouts ; who do I give way to according to the the road rules? How can I get on the roundabout when there is constant traffic from the right? How do I indicate? Where do I have to position my car? All of these questions and many more will be answered by Instructor Liz. She has all of the great tips and tricks, as well as the road rule information for using single laned roundabouts. This is one of her most popular lessons with Learners and Fully licenced drivers as well!

Lesson 19. Commentary Driving. This is the one thing every driver can do to stay focused on the job of driving! It is also one of the best ways to keep the nerves under control on the test, as you will communicate to the examiner how mindfully you are driving, and how aware you are of the potential threats and hazards in your driving environment.

Lesson 17. Hill Starts.  Have you ever stopped on a hill, and worried about rolling backwards? Or worse, did you roll back when there was someone behind you? We can often panic in those situations, and make things worse! Instructor Liz will give you the simple technique to use when stopped on a hill, and with a bit of practice, you will never have to panic about having a vehicle behind you ever again!

Liz explains why you may still be making mistakes in the backstreets, and how to  fix them before heading into traffic. Cornering still a bit wide? Or is cutting corners the problem? Still jerking the wheel? Finding you can’t steer correctly when you want to? Jumping the car around? These are common problems with all learners. Listen to this episode to understand how they happen and how to fix them!

Lesson 16. U-Turns are the fastest and easiest of the manouvers, yet so many drivers end up making it a 3 point turn! Instructor Liz will give you clear instructions on how to do the manouver  easily and with control, so you don’t take extra time having to correct a mistake. Included for the Queensland drivers, is an explanation of the “U-Turns at intersections” that you may be required to demonstrate on your practical driving test

Stop! Does it really mean stop? Do we count to 3 seconds? Where do we stop the car – at the sign or at the line? These are very common questions learners (and many experienced drivers) ask when facing a stop sign. Instructor Liz will make it clear; where to stop, how examiners can tell……

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Blind spots are areas around the vehicle that cannot be seen using mirrors alone, which is why it it so important to know where they are and how to check them correctly – especially on the driving test! Liz will explain exactly where they are, how to check them, and when it is required to……

Lesson 5. Pull-Push steering. This steering is used for turning the wheel slowly. It is used for all general driving, including roundabouts, turns at lights and wide turns as well as bend steering. It will be a very difficult style of steering to turn the wheel quickly (don’t use on manouvers or sharp corners). From……

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Steering Part 1 Hand over Hand This is a great steering technique to use when needing to steer quickly. It is perfect for manouvers – U-turns, 3 point turns, parking, and also for sharp back street corners. This steering style is widely regarded as being “against the law” or “not able to control the wheel”, ……

This episode is specially created for anxious drivers.

I have had many nervous and anxious students in my car, and most of them have had the same worries and concerns about learning to drive:

What will my instructor be like?

Will they yell at me if I make a mistake?

What if I crash the car?

What about all the other cars around me?

Sound familiar? Yes, deep down, we humans are very alike with our fears….

This episode is designed to first of all; calm you down, then trigger better feelings about driving.

Learning to drive, or driving in difficult situations (for the fully licenced drivers) shouldn’t be scary, it should be a calm and satisfying experience. Feeling good that you have accomplished something you previously thought you couldn’t do!

Listen to this episode to feel more confident and less anxious behind the wheel.