Lesson Topics

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA), the people who will carry out your driving test, has recommended a comprehensive syllabus that new drivers should be taught in order to bring them up to the required standard. I will teach this syllabus in a way that will suit each student’s ability. I will not teach shortcuts or tricks just to enable a quick test pass. It is my professional responsibility to produce safe, competent drivers.

The main topics I shall teach are listed below. It should be noted that these are just a list of the areas that are to be covered and do not suggest a set list of lessons. As stated, lessons will be tailored to suit each pupil's individual needs. Further information is provided on the corresponding pages and these can be used as lesson notes during your training:

Basic Controls:

Controls & Cockpit Checks

Moving Off & Stopping

Steering

Changing Gear

Hazard Drill:

Hazards

M-S-P-S-G-L

Approaching Junctions To Turn Left or Right

Approaching Junctions To Emerge

Overtaking Slow & Stationary Vehicles

 

More Advanced Hazards:

Crossroads

Roundabouts

Traffic Lights

Pedestrian Crossings

 

Manoeuvres:

Turn In The Road

Reverse Around A Corner

Reverse Parallel Parking

Reverse Bay Parking

Controlled Emergency Stop