The day in the life of a driver trainer Being a driving instructor is like being the guide on a never-ending road trip. Each day, you get into a car with a mix of excitement and anticipation, ready to navigate through the challenges of teac... attitude
What is a hazard? A hazard is any possible danger that might lead to a crash. This includes pedestrians crossing the road, roadworks, broken-down vehicles and other cars stopping ahead of you or entering from side road... HPT driving driving lessons hazard
Three-point turns Three-point turns are used when a road is not wide enough to do a U-turn. Because it takes longer to do a three-point turn, in heavy traffic or on busy roads it is often safer to turn around by drivin... 3 point turn driving lessons driving test
Road rules: roundabouts I haven't written a blog about roundabouts and I'm not going to start now. There is a huge amount of uncertainty about roundabouts, I have selected a few resources and placed links here to help you ir... driving lessons driving test hazard road rules roundabouts
Hazard warning lights I had a great question form a student recently, so I thought I'd write about it here since it might be something other learners would like to know. My students know I love being asked questions. I don... driving lessons hazard warning
Demerits points for learner and provisional licence holders How many points? How many points do I have on my Learner/P licence? I often get this question from my students The simple answer is, It should not concern you. If you drive below the speed limit and o... driving points police
The NSW driving test The driving test follows a set course comprising 25 zones. During the test a testing officer will be in your car with you directing you where to drive, and recording your performance on a score sheet.... driving driving test
Sharing the road with bicycle riders Remember, safe road use is a responsibility we all share – whether as drivers, motorcyclists, bicycle riders, pedestrians or even passengers. Bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities a... attitude bicycles
Approaching traffic lights When do I stop and when is it ok to go? RED Red means stop. Wait behind the stop line. Do not go through the intersection. Simple to understand. GREEN Green means proceed through the intersection care... driving test hazard traffic lights
Parent responsibility As parents, we have a great responsibility to shape and influence our children's attitudes and behaviours, especially when it comes to driving. With the rise of traffic accidents and fatalities, it is... attitude parents road safety role model
Attitude As a driving instructor, I often see many drivers with a wide range of attitudes when they get behind the wheel. While some approach driving with caution and respect, others believe they are invincibl... attitude responsibility road safety
The importance of obeying traffic laws and the consequences of breaking them As a driving instructor, one of the most important things I teach my students is the importance of obeying traffic laws. Not only do these laws keep us safe on the road, but they also help to maintain... consequences crash fines road rules