The thinking driver – A pause for thought. An article by Peter Rodger.

This handout describes how to conduct a pre-drive check, how to go through a systematic cockpit drill and then the start up procedure to be used prior to driving off.

In-car technology which was once only fitted to luxury or high-end vehicles is now becoming more commonplace. This hand-out offers advice for using this technology to complement your driving.

Mobile communication and GPS is becoming more commonplace in cars, this hand-out offers advice for using this technology to complement your driving.

Emergency vehicle responding to calls and using warning equipment would like to pass you but will not expect you to put yourself or others in danger to facilitate this. This handout applies a common-sense approach to assisting where possible.

This hand-out offers advice for sharing the road with vulnerable road users. The roads are there for everyone to use and as advanced drivers and riders we have a duty to make sure we share them safely

Night driving presents unique challenges drivers, the limit of vision is dictated by the
performance of your headlamps, your windscreen and your eyesight. This handout
covers legislation and some practicalities regarding driving at night.

This hand-out offers advice for driving during inclement weather. With each season
comes a range of conditions all of which need to be managed safely.

The test is the culmination of your training, it is your opportunity to show how good you are and justify your observer’s faith in you. A little bit of nerves can be a good thing. Stay focused and try to enjoy it. The perfect driver has not yet been discovered but how close are you?