Teaching A Learner To Drive?

Motorways - Mean Business!

July 12, 2022 DriveHart Season 1 Episode 25
Teaching A Learner To Drive?
Motorways - Mean Business!
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This podcast covers some 8 key pointers on managing motorways and concludes with advice on getting professional instruction for learners who are near test ready on motorways and/or post test motorway instruction. 

The key areas covered are:

1.  what is a motorway

2.  Who can use a motorway - in particular learners use of motorways

3.  Speed

4.  Signs and markings - know your highway code Signs and Signals for Motorways see link to this publication: 

 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/519129/know-your-traffic-signs.pdf

5.  Lane use and observations

6.  Overtaking

7.  Joining and leaving a motorway

8.  Emergencies

https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/stopping.html

Conclusion:  Recommendation for Learner Instruction by Professional Approved Driving instructor.

Key links to support your understanding of motorway use can be found on:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/motorways-253-to-273

A useful AA Article also covers key points discussed: 

https://www.theaa.com/driving-school/driving-lessons/advice/motorway-driving

For more information and support please see our public facebook group called  "parents - teaching a learner to drive" where you can ask any questions on driving / teaching a learner https://www.facebook.com/groups/524645638669371

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Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

Introduction 8 key points to be covered
1 and 2. What is a motorway and who can use a motorway
3. Speed on motorways
4. Signs and Markings
5. Lane use and observations
6. Overtaking
7. Joining and Leaving Motorways
8. Emergencies
Recommendation and conclusion