The Top Ten Reasons For Failing A Uk Practical Driving Test
The Top Ten Reasons For Failing A Uk Practical Driving Test
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Learning to drive can be expensive and stressful; and there are many driving instructors all competing for your business. So how do you choose the right instructor?
Only in the short-term. There are a couple of reasons why you should seriously consider taking out an insurance policy in your own name as soon as possible.
Now insurance is always a pricey overhead but new drivers aren't exactly a good bet for insurance companies. I'm sure you're the best driver your instructor ever had the pleasure of teaching, but let's face it, he's probably passed out a fair few bad ones too. New drivers are generally young, impetuous, impatient and foolhardy. Insurers see an accident waiting to happen and statistically, new and young drivers are involved in more road accidents.
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.
You are not the only one who is nervous about your son sitting behind the wheel for the first time. Your son is equally tensed as well. Teenagers often seem to be less expressive when it comes to fears hence the best way to relieve him off the tension is to encourage him. Do not let your own hesitation come in the way. Your fears are nothing but the result of being a caring parent but do not let that this lower his confidence. Have a friendly chat with him before his driving lessons watford start. Make him understand the importance of having a copyright.
Other factors to avoid include harsh acceleration and sudden braking. Hard acceleration will get you nowhere fast and at best will cause your wheels to spin. It's best to accelerate slowly and keep your car in as high a gear as possible to avoid wheel spin and losing control. Sudden braking won't bring you driving lessons watford to a halt but will instead cause your brakes to lock and the car to slide and spin. If this happens, try to steer into the spin to avoid making the problem worse. It goes without saying you should allow a greater stopping distance on snow covered roads. In snowy conditions stopping distances are around ten times longer than normal so this gives you some idea of what you are dealing with. Rather than using the brakes, instead take your foot off the accelerator if you need to slow down.
Then ask for someone to show you around. Does the place look generally tidy? Are the helicopters clean, and do they look generally well looked after? Just judge them as you would look at a car. Do they look like wrecks? Dented? Paint smart? Clean windscreen? Clean main and tail rotor blades? Clean carpets inside? Generally well looked after? Does the hangar look as though everyone cares about the state of the place and the way it runs? Or does it look neglected?
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). 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.