Take a look at this video to learn all the different controls and parts that you will need for your show & tell me section on your driving test.

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You should be checking your mirrors in pairs, every time you see a hazard. A hazard is anything that can cause you to take action to avoid, or it can be a manoeuvre that needs care and attention to perform. Examples: a child on the path, a cyclist, junction or bend in the road. Anything that you look at that is not 100% predictable or controllable requires you to check your mirrors as it is a [...]

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First, make sure the minor road you want to reverse into is suitable. Is it clear? Is there adequate room? Is the major road you are reversing from suitable? How busy is it? What kind of road marking and signs are there? Stop about 3 car lengths from the side road you would like to reverse into (about 6 to 18 inches from the kerb, not in a parking position) and secure the car. There will be [...]

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There are two options for the bay parking; the first is pulling up parallel to the parking bays and the second is facing away from them at about the 11 O’clock position. I will teach the first. Pull up beside the bays and find the reference point. Once you have that secure the car and P-O-M. As soon as you start to move (at a snail’s pace) steer full lock to the left while looking all around. [...]

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Pull up next to the car you are parking behind with your left mirror, about a foot in front the parked car’s door mirror. Use the P-O-M procedure with reversing observations and remember all reversing manoeuvres are at the speed of a snail, giving you time to think and look. As the car approaches the first reference point, turn the steering wheel to the left (to the reference point on the [...]

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Is there camber or is your road on a hill? Make sure that it is an appropriate place to carry out this manoeuvre. Pull up to a parking position and secure the car, select 1st gear and use the same procedure as moving off (P-O-M). Move the car at a snail’s pace, and turn the wheel as fast as you can to the right lock. Remember; slow car, fast hands. As you approach the reference point steer a [...]

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M-S-M. Check that it is a safe place to overtake. Do you need to overtake? Select the appropriate gear for your speed and position yourself so that you can see ahead. If it is clear and you can see a good distance ahead, check the mirrors for anyone else overtaking, apply a signal and increase your speed briskly. When you can see the vehicle you have overtaken in your interior mirror it is safe [...]

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Pedestrian Crossings (controlled and uncontrolled). You will use M-S,(brake light)-M. There are two types of crossings as indicated above. Controlled crossings are controlled by traffic lights or lollypop people. Lollypop crossings will generally be near a school so look out for the school signs and the yellow zigzag line on the road and children, if you see these signs slow down and pay [...]

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Roundabouts are another kind of junction when we need to use the procedures mentioned above. You will see a diagram of the roundabout as you approach, giving a clear indication of the exits for major routes, and a stub to minor routes. These diagrams will give you the layout of the roundabout and a heads up on how to deal with your route. Use M-S-P-S-L when approaching. When you get to the give[...]

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T-junctions, emerging to the left and right and minor to major. First we need to spot the junction, which is important as it is the end of the road and unless it’s a dead end, there may well be traffic in the major road at the end of it. You will notice the end of the road as there will be buildings, bushes, trees and cars but no more road leading ahead. Closer to the junction there will [...]

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