Jess’ Driving Diary [Part 14] – Reverse Around the Corner

Welcome to Part 14 of Jess’ Driving Diary. A weekly blog of driving lessons but from the perspective of both pupil and instructor.

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Be Prepared – What to Keep in a Winter Emergency Kit

As a young new driver, it can be tempting to only think about spinning the wheels of steel and getting out on the road with your buddies and chums as soon as you have past your test but it is worth considering being prepared in car, for winter,  when it finally comes around. My first […]

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Driving in the Rain

As we are discovering this year, it is the rain which is creating chaos, not just on the train lines but on the roads as well.

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What is the Point of the Rear View Mirrors?

‘We drive into the future using only our rear view mirror’  Marshall McLuhan This morning I drove along Southend Seafront, on my way for a daily constitutional up the Thorpe Bay end and for a while I found myself positioned behind a Learner Driver – slowly but erratically making her way in the same direction […]

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Rights of Way on a Roundabout

What lane do I get into? Which exit do I take? Recognise the above two questions… Roundabouts are one thing that you WILL have to learn to deal with when becoming a learner driver. Whether you like them or not. Getting used to them just takes time, education and practice. So what’s the first thing […]

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winter driving in the snow

Driving In the Snow

At a Pass 4 U, all of our Driving Instructors are qualified to teach you in all sorts of weather conditions, including snow.

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Getting to Know Your Road Signs

Research completed by oil company Castrol in 2012, showed that two-thirds of people are confused by basic road signs on a daily basis.

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Turn In The Road Manoeuvre

A turn in the road or a 3-point turn is probably the easiest of the manoeuvres but can still go wrong if not performed properly.

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Open and Closed Junctions

When dealing with junctions you must always consider whether it is safe to pull out and if you have enough time to get going before another vehicle comes along. Where your basic cross roads or T junctions are concerned you will need to decide if it is a Open or Closed junction. So what’s the […]

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Safety Check Questions – Show Tell Questions

Go over these questions as much as possible. You will need to answer them at the beginning of the test when you are likely to be most nervous.

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