Going round the block with block changes

Going round the block with block changes

One of the biggest changes in driver training over the last 30 years has been the use of block gear changes.  Many years ago in the 1960’s and 1970’s drivers had no choice but to change down through the gear box.  Brakes were so poor they needed the engine braking...
Why do we still teach push/pull?

Why do we still teach push/pull?

For as many years as I can remember in this country it is always been thought and indeed taught by driving instructors up and down the country that the correct, safest and best way to steer a steering wheel whilst driving a car is to push pull the steering wheel. ...
To signal or not to signal that is the question?

To signal or not to signal that is the question?

To signal or not to signal that is the question? Signalling or indicating can be a confusing thing, do I signal just to be on the safe side, or do I not need to signal all the time? Will I confuse or mislead another road users? Or sometimes more important to the...
The safety bubble

The safety bubble

Whilst in outer space there is plenty of room and the likelihood of bumping into someone or something else is very remote but down here on earth the chance of bumping in to someone or something is somewhat greater…… There is a need therefore to create a safety bubble...
Lucy Best, Ventnor

Lucy Best, Ventnor

Hello Kevin I felt like my previous instructor didn’t quite understand how nervous I was and I just I had to get on with it. I feel that things could have been gone through a bit better. I think the methods were very good and everything was always explained very...

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