Ask the expert

Welcome to Ask the Expert!

We have teamed up with a highly qualified Approved Driving Instructor to help you understand the various rountines and manoeuvres you will be expected to perform in your Practical Driving Test.  To watch a full video lesson visit Driving Test Success Online and sign up for the free trial.

Driving Lessons

• How to complete the Pre-Driver Safety Checks (Cockpit Drill)
• How to Change Gears
• How to Steer
• How to complete a Hill Start
• How to complete a Downhill Start
• How to deal with Roundabouts
• How to deal with Turning Right
• How to deal with Level Crossings
• How to deal with T-Junctions
• How to deal with Box Junctions
• How to deal with an Emergency Stop
• How to deal with Junctions and Side Roads

Manoeuvres

• How to Reverse Bay Park
• How to Reverse Parallel Park
• How to Reverse around a Corner
• How to Turn in the Road

Pedestrian Crossings

• How to deal with Pedestrian Crossings
• How to deal with Uncontrolled Crossings such as Zebra Crossings
• How to deal with Light controlled such as a Pelican, Puffin or Toucan Crossing
• How to deal with Patrolled crossings such as a School Crossing Patrol

Different weather conditions

• How to cope with Summer driving
• How to cope with Driving in the rain
• How to cope with Winter driving
• How to cope with Driving in snow
• How to cope with Driving in icy conditions

General Advice

• Stopping Distances
• Separation Distances
• Appropriate shoes for driving
• Awareness and Forward Planning
• How to check engine fluids
• Essential weekly safety checks for your car
• Driving at night
• How to improve your MPG
• Driving an automatic
• How to change a wheel
• Guide to buying your first car
• Guide to paying for your first car