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roundabout (also known as a traffic island) is a road junction at which traffic moves in one direction round a central circular island to reach one of the roads converging on it. Drivers follow a simple rule to avoid accidents. In the UK where we drive on the left: At the island you must give way to traffic coming from your right as they have priority. The driver goes round the island in a clockwise direction. Roundabouts aren’t just tricky for learner drivers, many experienced drivers with years of driving under their belt can find these sections of road the hardest to manage. Thankfully, there are a number of rules to keep you and other drivers alike safe. The aim of the roundabout is to keep the traffic flowing, but this can only be achieved if everyone on the roundabout keeps to these rules. Among these are rules on how to signal on approach to and when coming off of a roundabout. You can read up more on roundabouts in the highway code. Priority You should give way to traffic from the right on a roundabout. As you approach, look to the right and all around to anticipate your opportunity to go and to the left to see where you need to steer or position the vehicle. Try and approach the roundabout so that you can if possible keep the car moving. Obviously there are going to be times when you need to stop. You can proceed without stopping if the way is clear. Where there are traffic lights, priority is determined by them and some roundabouts have traffic lights in them to control the flow of traffic and co-ordinate priority. You must respond to these lights and stop the vehicle at the appropriate markings. You must also keep the keep clear markings clear when traffic is heavy. Turnung Left When turning left on a roundabout, you are aiming to take the first exit. Therefore you should already be positioned in the left-hand lane on approach. You should check your rear view mirror and left hand mirror before signaling left (MSPSL) and before you enter the roundabout. Then keep signalling left as you go around keeping to the outside of the roundabout. Make sure you stay in your lane! Only cancel the signal once you have completely exited. Going straight over When going straight over a roundabout (usually classed as the second exit or straight on or at 12 O’clock) you should position your car in the left-hand lane (unless road markings tell you otherwise – sometimes they may inform you that the left-hand lane is for turning left only). When going straight on you do not need to signal before entering the roundabout (unless signalling to get into the correct lane) and should only start signalling as you pass the last exit before the one you plan to take. This is to inform drivers waiting to join the roundabout that you will be continuing past them. As soon as you have passed all other exits, check your mirrors again and signal left to let everyone know that you’ll be exiting at the next turn-off. Only cancel the signal once you have left the roundabout. Turning right When turning right on a roundabout, ensure that you are in the right-hand lane on approach, and check your rear view mirror, right hand mirror and signal right before you enter the roundabout. Continue to signal as you enter the roundabout and stick to the inside of of it, you may find on larger roundabouts that the lane markings naturally help you todrift out towards your exit. Make sure to cancel the signal as you change lane to approach your exit especially if the markings have not drifted you out. Signal left after you pass the last exit before yours. Cancel the signal upon departing the roundabout. Taking an intermediate exit Some roundabouts are very large and have many exits. If not taking the first left, going straight over or turning right, you should follow these rules. Firstly, position your vehicle in the correct lane on approach to the roundabout. If you are taking an exit beyond straight over, you will likely need to be in the right-hand lane and should signal right too; but, as always, use the road markings to be absolutely correct. Road markings will also let you know if you should alter your position while going around the roundabout. As soon as your exit is next in sight, ensure you are in the left-hand lane and signal immediately. Once again, only cancel the signal after you have left fully. How you approach a roundabout depends on it’s shape and size and on the speed and proximity of other traffic. However, it is often appropriate to slow the car down, as part of the MSPSL routine, and choose second at about two car lengths from the line. Whether you engage the gear, or not, depends on whether it is clear from the right. Approach in second gear to proceed smoothly. Changing into second gear at two car lengths from the roundabout is often most efficient. This enables you to proceed smoothly if you find the way to be clear as you approach the line. Approaching the roundabout in second gear and looking up to the right, you may find that it’s not safe to proceed. In this case you can simply pull up to the line, changing again into first gear and stop the vehicle at the broken lines while you wait for your turn. When it’s safe to set off, build the speed quickly in first gear so that you’re able to change early. Once in second, your hands are free to steer and signal as required. Tips on Signalling Signal timing is very important: Too early and traffic may think you’re exiting earlier. They may then emerge in front of you. Too late and traffic may think you’re continuing on the roundabout. This can cause them inconvenience as they plan to join. Always use the mirrors before signalling. Cancel the signal if the car doesn’t when you have cleared the roundabout. Dealing with Congestion on a Roundabout Where your exit off of the roundabout is blocked, be prepared to hold back and allow crossing traffic to flow. When your exit clears, traffic from your left will hold back and allow you to proceed. Judgement Approaching a roundabout, traffic from the right has priority and should not have to change speed or direction on your account, so smoothly stop at the line and select first gear if this would be the case. However, do consider that the momentum you have on approach can often provide a great opportunity to slot onto the roundabout ahead of traffic from your right. Assess the relative speeds as you make this decision. Aswell as observing the traffic to your immediate right, look further around the roundabout and consider any vehicles which they will be giving way to. This will often provide a window of opportunity for you to proceed and can be a crucial opportunity in busy traffic. If you want to book a driving lesson with 4front Driving School then please fill out our online enquiry form at https://www.4frontdrivingschool.co.uk/driving-lessons-in-loughborough Or call Simon on 07905657229 You can email 4frontdrivingschool@gmail.com We offer tailor made driving lessons in and around Loughborough. Check out our google reviews https://g.co/kgs/CUaHs8 www.4fontdrivingschool.co.uk www.drivinginstructorloughborough.co.uk www.drivinglessonslougborough.com Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4frontdrivingschool Labels .4front Driving Schooldriving instructor Loughboroughdriving lessons Loughboroughdriving school LoughboroughLoughboroughRoundabouts LABELS: .4FRONT DRIVING SCHOOL DRIVING INSTRUCTOR LOUGHBOROUGH DRIVING LESSONS LOUGHBOROUGH DRIVING SCHOOL LOUGHBOROUGH LOUGHBOROUGH ROUNDABOUTS

Some people can be mislead by their perception of the driving test regardingits purpose. Whether it be learning their theory and sitting the theory test, or learning how to drive and taking their pracical. The purpose of learning isn't just to pass the test, it is to make you become a safe and competent driver who understands the highway code and puts their learning and understanding into good practice. It is there to make you aware that you are responsible for your actions and react to the actions of other road users. As long as you do your best and try to be as responsible as you can you shouldn't go wrong. If you would like to learn to drive then please contact Simon on 07905657229 www.4fontdrivingschool.co.uk www.drivinginstructorloughborough.co.uk www.drivinglessonslougborough.com Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4frontdrivingschool

Here are some diagrams of situations drivers face each day at mini roundabouts. You need to be clear about how you would or should dal with each situation correctly. Look at the possible answers and use the button to reveal the correct answer. In a real situation you would need to work this out quickly in your head without hesitating. You can return to the home screen at any time. https://simonh731.wixsite.com/driving-test/roundabout-situations

Stopping distances are a favourite part of the theory test, but they’re not easy to remember. That’s unless you know a special trick… which we’ll reveal here. It takes a bit of maths, but bear with us. All you need to do is multiply the speed by intervals of 0.5, starting with 2. That’ll give you the stopping distance in feet, which is acceptable for the theory test. For example… 20mph x 2 = 40 feet 30mph x 2.5 = 75 feet 40mph x 3 = 120 feet 50mph x 3.5 = 175 feet 60mph x 4 = 240 feet 70mph x 4.5 = 315 feet There are 3.3 feet in a metre – so divide the distance in feet by 3.3 to get the stopping distance in metres. You’ll need a calculator for that, but it shouldn’t be necessary for the theory test. Example: Question: What is the overall stopping distance at 50mph? Answer: Factor for 50mph is 3.5 and so overall stopping distance at 50mph is 50 x 3.5 = 175 feet. Thinking Distance The thinking distance (in feet) is the same as the speed (in mph). Example: Question: What is the thinking distance at 50mph? Answer: Thinking distance at 50mph is 50 feet. Braking Distance The braking distance is the overall stopping distance minus the thinking distance. Example: Question: What is the braking distance at 50mph? Answer: Overall stopping distance at 50mph is 175 feet (see above). Thinking distance at 50mph is 50 feet (see above). So braking distance is 175 - 50 = 125 feet.

My personal progress log Why not create a personal log that you can update each driving lesson that reflects on what went well, what didn't go so well and what you may need to work on. This can help you progress and achieve your goals and give you personal targets to work towards. What went well? Praise yourself for what you have achieved that lesson and how far you have come. Look back on what you have learnt so far and what new challenges and situations you have faced. Have you achieved your goal from last lesson? What didn't go so well? What didnt go so well that you may need to work on. Why didn't it go to plan and what would you do differently if you were to face that same situation again? What do you need to work on next time? Give yourself a goal for next lesson. Make it your target and remember to reflect back on it before your lesson. If you are interested in learning to drive then please call Simon at 4front Driving School on 07905657229 Or visit our website on http://www.4frontdrivingschool.co.uk You can email 4frontdrivingschool@gmail.com Or visit our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/4frontdrivingschool SHARE Labels 4front driving schooldriving instructor Loughboroughdriving lessons Loughboroughpersonal progressreflecting back on your learningstudent log LABELS: 4FRONT DRIVING SCHOOL DRIVING INSTRUCTOR LOUGHBOROUGH DRIVING LESSONS LOUGHBOROUGH PERSONAL PROGRESS REFLECTING BACK ON YOUR LEARNING STUDENT LOG

This is a guide that 4front Driving School have put together to help you manage and potentially overcome your driving test nerves. It is very common to be nervous about your test, but you need to find a way to reduce the nerves so that they don’t impact on the outcome of your test. This post highlights some of our previous tips and some new ones that you might want to consider using and maybe even develop or put in place with your instructor on the lead up to your test. So like we said driving test nerves are common and nerves as a whole do affect everybody to some degree, so we advise all our students to consider reading this post and see if some of the tips work for them. Nerves can come in different forms such as anxiety, panic, stress, or emotions, so we’re going to address some tips and some strategies that you might be able to put to good use. And hopefully it will help you to calm some of those nerves. Can you describe your nerves? What are they about and how does it make you feel? Have you experienced the sweaty palms and our heart beating faster and that tight knot in your stomach? These are the feelings you get when you associate your nervous feelings. This is quite normal and happen in lots of situations such as on the day of your Driving test. We all experience elements of anxiety in different forms at some point in our lives and I know from experience myself and that of my past students that the driving test can be a period of time where some learners can feel more anxious than others. Please don’t be afraid to open out to your instructor about this, they are there to support you, just as this guide is designed to do. At the end of the day both you and your instructor want you to pass, so finding a constructive way forward is key to success. Your feelings could be a combination of anxiety, fear of the unknown and worrying about what might happen such as the outcome or result, even though it hasn’t happened yet. It can even be excitement mixed into this concoction of nerves. Your instructor at 4front Driving School can help you to achieve the best outcome on the day of your test and hopefully get rid of some of those nerves that you may have. Did you know that we get these feelings with the sweaty palms and that heart beating faster, because it is a natural response to a stressful situation. Your body responds by releasing adrenaline which in turn makes you feel more stressed and your heart rate then increases as a result. And for some their palms may start to sweat. It can develop into a panic attack if your not careful which is why it is important to start controlling our nerves, ease them and reduce their affect on our bodies. The release of adrenaline, when your nervous, has its benefits as adrenaline helps your body react more quickly. so when it makes the heart beat faster it is increasing the blood flow to the brain and muscles, and then stimulates the body to make sugar to use for fuel to deal with stressful situations so we don’t want to distinguish our nerves completely, just control them. How do we control our nerves? Most learner drivers find that once they’ve started their test and are a few minutes into it, then the nerves had started to go or gone completely. This is because their concentration had taken over and masked the nervous conversations they were having in their head before. So we encourage our students to imagine going beyond those first few minutes where you are focussed and then the nerves may well reduce or disappear more quickly. A good strategy to deal with the nerves is to open out to someone like your instructor and talk over the problem. Just don’t let it bottle up inside until it becomes unbearable. You will then be able to turn the worry into a positive thought, with a determined mind, rather than fearful or negative reflection. (Why not read our post on thoughtfield therapy) Ask yourself the question – What is worrying you? And write down the answer so it’s clear on paper what the worry may be. Maybe its a particular part of your test that you’re worried about. Or it could be the stories you have been told by friends of their encounter with a specific examiner. Never fear the examiner, they are just normal people like you or I just doing their job, they’re not there to be your friend or make any judgement about you. They are there to assess whether or not you are ready and safe to drive on your own. So don’t dive in with a fearful mind. Take a deep breath, tap your pressure points and tell yourself the positive references you have written down with your instructor. Look after yourself, try to keep those stressful hormones under control. It is also important to get a good night’s sleep the night before your test, but you need to calm your nerves to allow the body to relax, so again you may want to run through your tapping process to calm your thoughts and let your body relax, switch off and fall into a state of sleep. If you are finding sleeping difficult on the run up to the test then we suggest trying some remedies such as calms, which help calm your thought processes at night and let your mind switch off. I have always found certain foods that give you a boost of natural energy that help me stay focussed, alert and ready for a test. Foods with protein, iron and sometimes the addition of caffeine. I’m not suggesting changing your diet, but do something different before your test. Mango is high in iron and can help you relax. Sweet potatoes and watermelons also help you relax along with herbal teas. Nuts, chicken, chocolate, bananas and oats help release natural energy and keep you focussed for long periods of time as well as caffeine. I wouldn’t suggest you mix them together, but why not try them out and see how you perform. Energy drinks are questionable and can increase anxiety. It’s not always a good idea to use these as it’s not natural and instead it is giving you a quick temporary burst of energy which also ends with a sudden drop in energy too, when it wears off. Believe in yourself, be determined and tell yourself you can do it. Your instructor believes in you, so you should believe in yourself too. The driving test can be a silent affair. You don’t have to make conversation with the examiner, but it may help you feel more comfortable having a chat. However, remember to end the conversation when you face situations that need you to concentrate more. It’s not the time to make friends but it is better chatting than sitting in silence and helps divert the mind from worrying about things. If you are the quiet type then we suggest to our students to become an instructor in your head so when the examiner gives you instructions you then tell yourself what you need to do as a more detailed set of instructions. This again helps stop your mind from worrying. Hae you considered music? Music can help calm nerves, create moods, reduce anxiety and fill the gaps of empty silence. Having music on in the background, quietly, non offensive, can be requested in your test. Why not see if it works for you. Don’t publicise the fact you are about to take your test over social media, as telling everyone puts more pressure on you to pass and then facing everyone if it doesn’t go to plan. Unfortunately sometimes people don’t pass and this is not a great feeling. People you have told will ask, so try to keep quiet about it. A surprise when you do pass is so much better to share. It’s an achievement, a reward, something to be proud of, a moment you will remember and cherish. If you want to tell your closest friends then do, but just be careful. When it comes to family and friends maybe tell them before about how your feeling and that you don’t want them to put pressure on you and ask them to support you whatever the outcome so that you feel comfortable and focussed on the day of your test. Fear of the unknown is the worst part about the driving test so get to know what is required of you on the day of the test and what to expect. Read our blog post about this topic and speak with your instructor about what happens from the moment you arrive at the test centre to the examiner meeting you in the waiting area and what happens next. You may want your instructor to sit in the back of the car on your test for a bit of piece of mind and reassurance. Some however don’t want this as they feel more comfortable with just the examiner watching and observing. At the end of the day you need to remember that you are the one taking the test and your instructor can’t do or say anything throughout it – you have to make the decisions so choose what is best for you. Read up on what happens at the end of the test so you know the process. Then you can decide if you want your instructor with you to hear the feedback from the examiner. Put all these processes and ideas together and it should help to alleviate some of those fears of what’s gonna happen on the day of your test. Be prepared in readiness for your test and get yourself to the point where you feel ready to tackle this challenge. Trust in your  judgment and your instructors views – that you are ready and can do this. Tell yourself with positive statements and determination when you walk through the door of the test centre, “I can do this, I believe in myself and my ability to pass my Driving test. I am ready, let’s do this.” If you would like to learn to drive then please consider learning to drive with 4front Driving School, Please visit our website at www.4frontdrivingschool.co.uk #overcomenerves #worriesabouttests #testpreparation #overcomeanxiety #anxiety #stress #nerves #fear

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This blog post was developed by 4front Driving School to help students take a positive, determined and focused approach towards their learning and driving so they give themselves the opportunity to succeed and achieve their goals. The facts can be presented in a simple way – the harder you work for something that you desire such as passing your Driving Test, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it. Stay focussed and plan well ahead of the consequences before you turn your decisions into actions. You will develop your own strategies to suit different senarios that you should try to remember, adapt and develop to suit the situation if you ever face them again. Learning to drive involves commitment, time, patience, and determination, so give it everything you have got and don’t be despondent by mistakes. Mistakes are part of learning and give you something to work on. When learning to drive it is important to reflect back on mistakes you make. Mistakes are normal and as we just said are part of learning. Its very important that you can understand why you might have made the mistake and what you would do next time to prevent it from happening again. This will help you become a safe and competent driver. If you make a mistake and realise you have made an error – discuss it with your instructor. Try and address what you think you should have done differently. This is good self assessment. Students who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed in their learning and development, the more they want to succeed and develop, and the more they find their own path to succeed even further and achieve their own goals. Learning To Drive can open the door to new opportunities, a world of freedom and prospects. So to make a success of your driving, you have to use each lesson as an opportunity to improve, to become better, to get a little bit closer to your goal(s). It is not always instant and usually takes time and effort from you that you should schedule for and commit to. Then the more that you accomplish, the more you will be able to grow and develop as a safe and confident driver. Then your end goal is more likely to be achieved with success. So as long as you have the hunger for success, you will always have the right dose of energy inside you to achieve it. Try and take responsibility as a learner driver as soon as possible. You need to become less and less reliant on your instructor to step in, guide you or tell you what you should or shouldn’t do. You will be ready for your test sooner if you become more independent. Get your theory test out the way early on and build your knowledge and understanding of the highway code as soon as possible. This will help you progress towards independence. If you wish to book a driving lesson with 4front Driving School or just want to find out more, then please fill out our online enquiry form at https://www.4frontdrivingschool.co.uk/driving-lessons-in-loughborough Or call Simon on 07905657229 You can email 4frontdrivingschool@gmail.com Or Visit our website directly at http://www.4frontdrivingschool.co.uk We offer tailor made driving lessons in and around Loughborough. Check out our google reviews https://g.co/kgs/CUaHs8

Speed Limits At 4front Driving School we encourage our students to be observant towards speed limit signs and look out for the change of speed which is more likely to be placed at the junction to a new road, but can also appear at points on a long carriageway too. National Speed Limit To begin with when learning to drive we say to our learners to drive at a speed they feel comfortable with. Once you have built up your confidence you can aim towards achieving a safe speed to drive at. Remember it can also be dangerous driving to slow. There is no excuse for dangerous driving wheather it be too fast or too slow. Maximum Speed Gantries across motorways Basic Speed Limit Signs If you are driving around a town and there are no signs then the speed limit is 30mph. If the speed limit goes from 40-30 or any other speed to 30 then you will see the change of speed as a 30mph sign. This usually appears at at junction into a new road or exit on a roundabout. If you are interested in learning to drive then please call Simon at 4front Driving School on 07905657229 Or visit our website on http://www.4frontdrivingschool.co.uk You can email 4frontdrivingschool@gmail.com Or visit our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/4frontdrivingschool #4frontDrivingSchool #DrivingSchoolLoughborough #speedlimits #localdrivingSchool #DrivingLessonsLoughborough

We now have a Podcast which is underway. It is to coincide with our blog to support our Learner Drivers and achieve our aims of achieving student centred learning. You can subscribe to our Podcast which is available in different formats such as Google Podcasts, Spotify and Anchor https://open.spotify.com/show/78qFVbeVyL2rMWwvXSx6wZ?si=YAvOzopEQNqHx3-jVVEJWQ https://anchor.fm/4frontdrivingschool #4frontDrivingSchool #DrivingLessonsLoughborough #Podcast

Learn Your Road Signs This is a free PDF download to help you understand and recognise your road / traffic signs. Its not just used to pass your theory, you need to recognise them everyday when out on the road, learning to drive and after passing your practical driving test. Click on the image or link below to open the resource. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/519129/know-your-traffic-signs.pdf If you are interested in learning to drive then please call Simon at 4front Driving School on 07905657229 Or visit our website on http://www.4frontdrivingschool.co.ukYou can email 4frontdrivingschool@gmail.com Or visit our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/4frontdrivingschool #4frontDrivingSchool #DrivingInstructorLoughborough #DrivingSchoolLoughborough #trafficsigns #DrivingLessonsLoughborough #roadsigns

Sat Nav In Your Driving Test This part of the test is your independent driving part and it’ll last around 20 minutes – roughly half of the test. Following directions from a sat nav During the independent driving part of the test, most candidates will be asked to follow directions from a sat nav. The examiner will provide the sat nav (a TomTom Start 52) and set it up. You won’t need to set the route – the examiner will do this for you. So, it doesn’t matter what make or model of sat nav you practise with. You can’t follow directions from your own sat nav during the test – you have to use the one supplied by the examiner. You’ll be able to ask the examiner for confirmation of where you’re going if you’re not sure. It won’t matter if you go the wrong way unless you nake a fault while doing it. One in 5 driving tests won’t use a sat nav. You’ll need to follow traffic signs instead. If you are interested in learning to drive then please call Simon at 4front Driving School on 07905657229 Or visit our website on http://www.4frontdrivingschool.co.ukYou can email 4frontdrivingschool@gmail.com Or visit our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/4frontdrivingschool #4frontDrivingSchool #satnavinyourDrivingtest #independentdriving #satnav #DrivingLessonsLoughborough #DrivingTest