LEARNING TO DRIVE
I’ve not written here for some time, basically because I’ve not felt the need to.
Tag: regulations
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.
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…
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…
Oh, The Frustration
As your driving instructor, I can take you to your Practical Driving Assessment, I can run you through a mock test scenario in the weeks, days or hours beforehand. I can point out to you the elements of a Practical Driving Assessment that you need to be aware of, BUT,…
What Does A Practical Driving Assessment Reveal?
Q-SAFE – the name given to the Queensland Department for Transport and Main Roads’ process of determining an individual’s ability to drive a motor vehicle in a safe, co-ordinated and appropriate manner at all times whilst observing and enacting the legislated behaviours contained within the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act…
The ‘Right-of-Way’ Rule
I’m finding lately that very few drivers, learners and experienced drivers alike, have very little understanding of the ‘Right-of-Way’ rule.
Left Turn On Red
Here’s something relatively new – it’s been on trial in Queensland in selected areas for two years now – which all new drivers, as well as existing drivers, should be made aware of.
Here’s Why You Can’t Play With A Mobile Phone While Driving
Short post, very pointed. Watch the video below and tell me you can do what these people can’t.’