Novice to Expert
Driving is all about confidence. The more hours you spend on the roads, the more confident you become. In this article we’ll talk you through how to become a better driver.
Being a novice
You’ve passed your driving test. Well done! You no longer need someone besides you while driving. This can be scary at first. You no longer have someone to slam on the breaks if you’re about to cause a hazard. Don’t be afraid! There’s a reason why the driving examiner passed you. Remember the advice given to you while learning how to drive.
One way of improving your driving after passing is taking a Advanced Driving Courses. An ADC was set up to improve driving standards voluntarily. Its tests are ungraded and marked pass or fail. Once you pass, you are an Advanced Driver for life. It’s designed to improve your confidence on the road and also make you a safer driver.
Becoming an expert
Road safety, taking care of your car and understanding the roads falls under becoming an expert. Road safety is important! It is vital you are aware of your surroundings when driving. Make sure there’s no distractions around you e.g. mobile phone on silent, two hands on the wheel, tyre, oil and mirror checks before setting off on long journeys, etc. Take care of your car is also important. You should perform a full service every year in addition to a MOT (which by law should be done every year). This ensures your car is road worthy.
Understanding the road is useful and keeps you safe. For example, knowing when to overtake, knowing the difference between a one-way road and regular road, avoid bus lanes. These things make you more knowledgeable about the road. Below are 4 things that’ll level up your driving skills.
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