5 Questions To Ask A Driving Instructor

Today's driving test is the hardest driving test anybody taking driving lessons in the UK has ever had to take. The days of learning to drive in 10 hours are long gone. When I passed my driving test it was 25 minutes long. In my local area there were no dual carriageways, or by-passes. There were half the number of roundabouts and as for traffic levels, well; two car families were still in the minority. The Test comprised of a basic test of competence and only 2 out of three manoeuvres. However the test was much more difficult than the one my father passed in 1962, and so it goes on.

In more unusual cases the road layout may be a bit confusing. One of the roads in my local area fits this description. As you look down the road it appears to head toward a set of traffic lights, but on closer inspection, there is a give way line some sixty metres before the lights as the through road curves in from the right and up to the lights. You are in fact in the side-street and need to yield. Although I deliberately take all of my pupils to this junction for the experience, a couple of them have still been caught out due to bad weather conditions or lack of concentration.

Use feedback from those who've tried it and had results to give your report credibility. You could point to visual evidence of success or pose a challenge to do something to test the validity of what you are saying.



Observation during left reverse. When reversing the car you should be looking behind you through the rear window the majority of the time with frequent looks around. It is not enough to just rely on your mirrors when reversing. When you approach the point of turn and you start steering left on this manouvre the front of your car swings out towards the middle of the road. You should check to the right to make sure the road is clear before doing so. You also need to check frequently for other road users moving in your area and deal with them accordingly.

As time goes by you might get to a position of wanting to earn a little money from your drumming. There are various avenues for this, such as playing in a wedding / function band. These tend to get steady work maybe driving lessons watford or gigs per week and they pay quite well. If you are receiving money for playing, you have a duty to ensure that you act as a professional... arrive early, be easy to get along with, look the part, be prepared etc. Other opportunities for regular paid gigs are holiday camps, cruise liners, and even being a drummer in the Armed Forces. In the UK, the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines all offer full time jobs for musicians..not only do you get to travel the world playing the drums, but you also get well paid for it!

Please remember that this is only my opinion; however it is one gained from experience, having listened to a great number (hundreds) of debriefs at the end of the driving test, as well as sitting in the back during dozens of tests over the years. So what do I mean by grey areas and how can you avoid them? Grey areas will be situations where different people could view the learner's actions differently, such as one person/examiner feeling that a learner is traveling slightly too close to parked cars and another simply too close. It is down to the examiner's own perception of the situation and, as in most situations this can be slightly different from person to person.

Consider whether it may be worth taking the Pass Plus programme. This programme will teach you how to drive under several different driving conditions, including in town, at night, in all weather, on the motorway, and others. You can learn many safety lessons by taking this course and insurance companies like seeing this on your records and many will give you a discount if you can show you have taken the course.

There are a number of people in the UK who operate illegally (unqualified people teaching for financial reward). Anybody can get a set of dual controls a roof sign and some training materials. Since 2007 all newly qualified instructors undergo an enhanced CRB check. Illegal instructors won't have this. Some instructors who don't pass the final examinations carry on instructing illegally. Usually they will be friendly, courteous, try to befriend you so that you won't ask questions. They will usually also charge a lot less than a professional (see my other blog on cheap driving lessons watford driving lessons). Make sure you see their certificate, make sure it hasn't expired, and check the name photo's and dates all match up. If you have doubts walk away as you could also be liable for aiding and abetting an offender.