“Thank you for being such a lovely instructor and giving me all the help I needed to pass!” Abi

• My Mrs D’s Key Facts & Expectations 2021 document sets out information about how I teach and what to expect when learning with me.
• Google “Driver Active Quick Tips” for useful free tips on driving success.
  http://www.driveractive.com/tips/Tips_for_learners.html
• National Highways has launched a ‘Driving on Motorways’ hub that’s packed full of useful guidance and information to help you feel more confident when driving on motorways. Follow the link to watch the video and to find out more.
  https://nationalhighways.co.uk/road-safety/driving-on-motorways/
• The Space Invader ‘Tailgating’ campaign aims to reduce the number of people who are killed and seriously injured on our roads. Click on the link below to play the game and learn more about how dangerous tailgating can be.
  https://highwaysengland.co.uk/staysafestayback/
• The Government have created a new website called ‘Safe Driving for Life’. Loads of useful information including help with passing your theory test.
  https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/
• I advise you to watch the “Blue Light Aware” video on how to deal with emergency vehicles whilst driving. www.bluelightaware.org.uk/
• Be ‘Biker Aware’ and watch these hard hitting clips called ‘Take Another Look’.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC3Zxqz56i4
• A series of though-provoking new videos has been launched to encourage LEARNER drivers to be more aware of motorcyclists. There are clips of the new videos to be viewed at:
  https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-videos-to-help-learner-drivers-improve-motorcyclist-awareness
• Please watch “Cadence”, a ten minute film which spreads the message about why a hand-held mobile phone should never be used behind the wheel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL3SrAOOFH
• The DVSA launched a new campaign in July 2019 to encourage learner drivers to broaden their driving experience BEFORE they pass by increasing the amount of practise they have driving on country roads, independently following road signs and driving in the dark. I already build these key skills into lessons, but click on this link to find out more… https://despatch.blog.gov.uk/2019/07/19/how-were-planning-to-encourage-learner-drivers-to-broaden-their-experience/
• The British Horse Society (BHS) has launched a new safety video as part of its ‘Dead? Or Dead Slow?’ campaign. The video has been created to highlight the seriousness of road safety for equestrians and the importance of passing horses on the road both safely and slowly. To view the video use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhW9xbLNdLU
• Have a go at this useful Highway Code Quiz aimed at both drivers and cyclists. The quiz includes the rules and laws that cyclists and drivers must follow whilst on the road. 
  https://www.thebikestoragecompany.co.uk/road-safety-quiz/
• IAM RoadSmart and Mitsubishi Motors in the UK have produced a series of videos to give motorists some winter driving advice in a short, easy-to-digest form.
  Driving in storms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLobmTMBBsw
  Driving in snow and ice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgFqUK8_S2I
  Six basic winter tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEAlmghFOcc
• Take a look at this website for ‘defensive driving’ top tips.
  http://www.carcalluk.com/top-10-safe-driving-tips/index.html
• The vehicle safety ‘Show Me, Tell Me’ Questions form part of the Practical Driving Test. We will look at these in more detail in your lessons. They can be downloaded here:
  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions
• Watch this quick video about the current practical driving test:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dZRbU2MiDk
• Watch this useful video about using a Sat Nav safely and effectively:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKuCvcq2P-8
• This video is a useful introduction to a mock test using the Sat Nav
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5SQCCnqSJU
• Go to http://toptests.co.uk/ for lots of FREE mock theory tests to help you practise.
• This link takes you to a guide about the Hazard Perception test, including videos:
  http://toptests.co.uk/driving-tips/hazard-perception-test-guide/
• Watch this video showing the instructions that the examiner will give you for the ‘Pull Up On the Right’ manoeuvre:
  https://despatch.blog.gov.uk/2017/08/24/why-pulling-up-on-the-right-is-real-life-driving/