Are You A Gambler?-It’s been a while since I’ve added anything new to my driver training website. Mainly because I don’t like repeating myself unnecessarily especially in text. However, events of the past few weeks have given me cause for thought, hence, what you’re about to read.
Wynnum Test Area Scripted Drive-This link will take you to a Google Maps depiction and street directory description of a Scripted Drive that approximates the kind of route that a Driving Examiner MIGHT take in the Wynnum-Manly area. The MS Word script for use by supervising drivers is available here. The document is stored…
Horses, and Water-My day has ended with two failed tests, primarily because both candidates – that’s what the Qld Department of Transport and Main Roads calls you – were not ready for their test. Neither one consulted me as to their readiness, and it became blatantly obvious in the hour before each…
Just What Is A “Built-Up Area”?-I get asked this question constantly. Here is the legal definition from the legislation: built-up area in relation to a length of road, means an area in which either of the following is present for a distance of at least 500 metres or, if the length of road is shorter than 500…
Can You Show Me How…-Something that has come to my attention of late is the use by Driving Examiners of what amounts to ‘slang’ language in the pre-drive check
A Sombre Reminder-I came across this article today, which is entirely relevant to the art of driving, in particular, learning to drive and being instructed professionally. A boy, 3, understood to be playing with his twin brother at units at Thorneside, has died after being accidentally struck by a reversing vehicle. The…
Why You Should NEVER Trust Another Driver-Here is a short 5 minute video showing exactly why, as a defensive driver, you simply cannot trust any other driver on the road. Watch them all like a hawk, in front, alongside and behind you if you want to stay out of trouble.
Your Learner Driver’s Licence-Whether you happen to be aged 16 or 76, your driver’s licence is an important – some might say vital – piece of regulatory status/commodity in the modern world. When you are learning to drive – as opposed to simply moving a motor vehicle around on the road – under…
Are Race Drivers “Good Drivers”?-Because motorsport is one of my passions, albeit as a viewer, not a participant, I follow several of the Supercar drivers on social media. One of those I follow is Russell Ingall, on Instagram. I saw this yesterday. A short video of Russell acting as a supervising driver for his…
Are You A Gambler? - It’s been a while since I’ve added anything new to my driver training website. Mainly because I don’t like repeating myself unnecessarily especially in text. However, events of the past few weeks have given me cause for thought, hence, what you’re about to read.
Wynnum Test Area Scripted Drive - This link will take you to a Google Maps depiction and street directory description of a Scripted Drive that approximates the kind of route that a Driving Examiner MIGHT take in the Wynnum-Manly area. The MS Word script for use by supervising drivers is available here. The document is stored…
Horses, and Water - My day has ended with two failed tests, primarily because both candidates – that’s what the Qld Department of Transport and Main Roads calls you – were not ready for their test. Neither one consulted me as to their readiness, and it became blatantly obvious in the hour before each…
Just What Is A “Built-Up Area”? - I get asked this question constantly. Here is the legal definition from the legislation: built-up area in relation to a length of road, means an area in which either of the following is present for a distance of at least 500 metres or, if the length of road is shorter than 500…
Can You Show Me How… - Something that has come to my attention of late is the use by Driving Examiners of what amounts to ‘slang’ language in the pre-drive check
A Sombre Reminder - I came across this article today, which is entirely relevant to the art of driving, in particular, learning to drive and being instructed professionally. A boy, 3, understood to be playing with his twin brother at units at Thorneside, has died after being accidentally struck by a reversing vehicle. The…
Why You Should NEVER Trust Another Driver - Here is a short 5 minute video showing exactly why, as a defensive driver, you simply cannot trust any other driver on the road. Watch them all like a hawk, in front, alongside and behind you if you want to stay out of trouble. 
Your Learner Driver’s Licence - Whether you happen to be aged 16 or 76, your driver’s licence is an important – some might say vital – piece of regulatory status/commodity in the modern world. When you are learning to drive – as opposed to simply moving a motor vehicle around on the road – under…
Are Race Drivers “Good Drivers”? - Because motorsport is one of my passions, albeit as a viewer, not a participant, I follow several of the Supercar drivers on social media. One of those I follow is Russell Ingall, on Instagram. I saw this yesterday. A short video of Russell acting as a supervising driver for his…