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Stopping Distances
What is stopping distance? Stopping distance is the time that it takes to bring a moving car to a complete stop. This includes the time...

Simon Harrison
Apr 8, 20202 min read


Pull Up On The Right & Reverse In A Straight Line Manoeuvre
A guide to the driving test manoeuvre - pull up on the right and reverse in a straight line.

Simon Harrison
Apr 5, 20206 min read


Reverse Bay Park
A guide to the 45 degree Reverse Bay Manoeuvre

Simon Harrison
Apr 2, 20205 min read


Parallel Parking Manoeuvre
A guide to the parallel park manouvre

Simon Harrison
Mar 30, 20205 min read


Green Filter Lights
Traffic Filter Lights A green (arrow) traffic filter light allows traffic to proceed in the direction of the arrow. A directional green...

Simon Harrison
Mar 28, 20203 min read
Awareness Planning and Anticipation
Awareness, Planning and Anticipation To anticipate, is to take action when you expect something will or might happen, or rather when a...

Simon Harrison
Mar 14, 20202 min read


Park Road Roundabout Loughborough
Learning how the roundabouts near you work is important. What lane to be in to go where you need to go, which roundabouts have clear...

Simon Harrison
Feb 21, 20201 min read
Clutch Control
LEARNING CLUTCH CONTROL Clutch control is important to avoid stalling, being able to pull away smoothly, control the speed of the pull...

Simon Harrison
Feb 20, 20204 min read
Speed Limits
National speed limitsType of vehicleBuilt-up areas mph (km/h)Single carriageways mph (km/h)Dual carriageways mph (km/h)Motorways mph...

Simon Harrison
Feb 14, 20201 min read
Moving off safely and smoothly
Moving off safely, smoothly and with confidence is a key element to remember, get right and perfect. Try not to get your clutch control confused with the technique used when changing gear. It will get easier and stay put in your mind like riding a bike. Get The Car Ready To Go It’s very important that before you complete your all round observations and signal to pull away that you’re car is actually ready to go. If you don’t get the car into first gear and remove the handbra

Simon Harrison
Feb 13, 20203 min read
Climbing and crawler lanes
Climbing and crawler lanes are provided on some hills. Use this lane if you are driving a slow-moving vehicle or if there are vehicles...

Simon Harrison
Feb 11, 20201 min read
Single carriageway
Where a single carriageway has three lanes and the road markings or signs do not give priority to traffic in either direction use the...

Simon Harrison
Feb 10, 20201 min read
Dual Carriageways
Understanding Dual Carriageways Lane discipline If you need to change lane, first use your mirrors and if necessary take a quick sideways...

Simon Harrison
Feb 9, 20201 min read
Road Signs
Here are the official road signs taken from the 2020 Highway Code If you are interested in learning to drive then please call Simon at...

Simon Harrison
Feb 8, 20201 min read


Emerging From A Junction
How to emerge from a junction safely

Simon Harrison
Feb 7, 20203 min read


Turning into new Roads
How to turn left and right safely using the M S P S L routine.

Simon Harrison
Feb 6, 20202 min read
Pass Plus Explained
4FRONT DRIVING SCHOOL Pass Plus is a practical training course that 4front Driving School offer to those who have recently passed their...

Simon Harrison
Feb 4, 20202 min read
Understanding Driving Test Faults and Your Result
Taken from the Gov website Driving test faults and your result There are 3 types of faults you can make: a dangerous fault – this...

Simon Harrison
Feb 3, 20202 min read
Driving in Fog
Driving In Fog The RAC say’Fog lights need to be used at the right times to combat reduced visibility, otherwise you could be a danger to...

Simon Harrison
Feb 2, 20203 min read
Shoes For Driving
Choosing the right pair of shoes to drive in can make or break a lesson, test or driving experience. You need to be able to feel the...

Simon Harrison
Jan 31, 20202 min read
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