The first step to learning to drive is to obtain a provisional licence. You can do this from the age of 16, but you will only be able to ride a motorcycle. From 17 you can start to learn in a car.

Learning to drive comprises many skills. Your 2Pass.eu Driving School driving instructor will teach you all about Road Positioning, Hesitancy and Making Progress.

He or she will show you:-
How to position your vehicle for normal driving.
Where you should position to turn right.
Where you should position to deal with either a left or right bend.
Why it is so important to exercise ‘Lane Discipline’.
What is meant by ‘Hesitancy’.
How you can avoid ‘Hesitancy’.
What things determine the maximum safe speed you can drive at.
What the danger is of driving too slowly for the road and traffic conditions.
How to judge a safe separation distance between you and a vehicle ahead.

When you choose a 2Pass.eu Driving School driving instructor you are assured of expert tuition in the above and all of the other skills needed to be a safe driver.

When learning to drive or ride a motorcycle it is important that you practise safe driving skills, are aware of your responsibilities and knowledgeable of the theory. For this reason, throughout this publication are included random sections of text referring to the Driving syllabus, Show Me Tell Me Questions, Theory Questions and Driving Skills.

Blairgowrie will have one or more 2Pass.eu Driving Instructors starting from 1st January 2009.

2Pass.eu Driving School was formed to unite independent driving instructors from around the country.

Once you have passed the theory test the next challenge is the practical test. Repetition is the key. On test day you’ll really appreciate and benefit from your hard work. Practise makes perfect so practice hard, go over all the skills, repeat your manoeuvres time and again.

RANDOM THEORY QUESTION

Approaching a roundabout you see ahead of you yellow lines at regular intervals. What is the purpose of the yellow lines? Choose one of the following.

a) To help you choose the correct lane.
b) To help you keep the correct separation distance.
c) To make you aware of your speed.
d) To tell you the distance to the roundabout.

Answer – c.

Syllabus element:- Parallel Park – you must demonstrate effective all round observation and show consideration to other road users when parking your vehicle.

Control your vehicle making proper use of clutch (if fitted), accelerator, brakes and steering. Allow for clearance as your vehicle is turning, the front will swing out to the right.

Keep a special look out for cyclists and pedestrians who may pass close to the rear of your vehicle.

Meeting Traffic, Overtaking, Crossing Traffic – What does it all mean?

Your 2Pass.eu Driving School driving instructor knows all about how to deal with the above and can guide you to driving test success by showing you what to do in any given situation. He or she can help with the following:-

Understanding the routine used for overtaking a moving vehicle.
Knowing what to do for the best when meeting traffic or crossing traffic.
Realising when it is safe or not safe to overtake a moving vehicle.
Advising on how much room to allow when passing parked vehicles or roadside obstructions.
Practising the ‘2 Second Rule’.

There is so much more but a 2Pass.eu Driving School driving instructor will provide expert tuition in everything you need to know in order to pass a driving test.

Driving Skill:- Can you reverse park either on the road or in a car park whilst safely observing all around you? There are two parking manoeuvres. You need to be able to reverse park into a parking bay. The other parking exercise is known as a ‘parallel park’ where you reverse park on the road.

Show Me Tell Me Question :- Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check the engine has the correct level.

Answer :- Identify the coolant tank and check the min/max markings. If the coolant is below the minimum mark then more coolant will need to be added. To do this, unscrew the cap and pour in coolant until the maximum mark is reached.

2Pass.eu Driving School is based in Dundee, Scotland. From early 2009 it is our intention to extend our range of services to a wider audience with our 2Pass.eu Driving School Franchise.

In addition to manual car instruction we can also teach you to drive an automatic. And if you need assistance with Theory or Hazard Perception training this is all part of our service.

Cheap driving lessons. Exactly what is this? Is it the individual cost of a driving lesson or is it the overall cost of learning to drive for the lowest price? These are questions that need to be answered.

2Pass.eu Driving School offer probably the lowest priced driving lessons in this area provided we are represented here.

We achieve this by offering a range of services additional to actual driving lessons. Hazard perception and theory training, help and information with subjects such as insurance, buying a car etc.

We, 2Pass.eu Driving School, are associated with other businesses and we share our costs which helps to reduce our overheads. We pass these savings on to you in a number of ways. Cheap driving lessons is one way we can help but there are others which you will find out about when you choose us to help you learn to drive.

Passing a driving test in Great Britain is an achievement but it comes at a cost. The cost is the time it takes you learn the required skills and the amount of money you pay during the learning process. The time and cost elements can be reduced by choosing a driving school that has experienced and fully qualified driving instructors, backed up by a company that offers more than just the driving lessons.

Driving Instructors that are associated with 2Pass.eu Driving School meet all of the above requirements. We are all approved driving instructors. The Driving Standards Agency has registered us as fully qualified.

There is so much to learn when learning to drive. Your 2Pass.eu Driving School driving instructor will teach you all about Crossroads.

Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads.
What routine you should use for approaching and/or turning at crossroads.
Why it is important to check crossroads even if you have priority.
What you must be careful of when turning right at a crossroads.
How you should pass an approaching vehicle at crossroads if you are both turning right.
What the purpose is of a yellow box junction.
Where you should position to go ahead at a crossroads.
When you should position towards the centre of the road to go ahead at crossroads.

Your 2Pass.eu Driving School driving instructor will help you with all of this plus a lot more.

There are thousands of driving schools all over the country but most offer very limited services. Our 2Pass.eu Driving School Franchise launches early 2009. When it does we intend offering motorcycle training as well as automatic and manual car tuition and we should be in a position to do this if you are within 20 miles of Dundee

At present 2Pass.eu is a blog. The website proper is presently being developed by Colin, one of our partners. When finished, the 2Pass.eu website will be used to introduce and promote 2Pass.eu Driving School Franchise which will be available from early in 2009.

Do you know what to do when ‘Meeting Traffic’ or ‘Crossing Traffic’ or ‘Overtaking A Moving Vehicle’? How about ‘Adequate Clearance’, do you know what is meant by the term?

Driving is an acquired skill. Repetition of certain routines enhance your chances of success but you need to know so much about the theory of driving. A 2Pass.eu Driving School driving instructor will help you to:-

Know what to do for the best when another driver flashes headlamps.
Drive ‘Defensively’ and understand what ‘Defensive Driving’ is all about.
Realise what ‘Clearance’ to allow based on the speed at which you are travelling.
Learn how to anticipate the actions of other road users.
Judge if it is safe to cross oncoming traffic when turning right.

In order to be a safe driver, all of the subjects mentioned above need to be learned and understood . Your 2Pass.eu Driving School driving instructor is very experienced and will transfer to you, knowledge acquired over years, in order to help you pass your driving test.

The process of learning to drive is enhanced when one is taught via a structured process. Throughout this article are extracts from the process which includes Theory Training, Driving Syllabus, some of the Driving skills you need to possess and samples from the Show Me Tell Me questions, two of which you will get asked at the beginning of a driving test.

RANDOM THEORY QUESTION

Question – How does alcohol affect you? Choose one answer from the following.

a) It speeds up your reactions
b) It increases your awareness
c) It improves your co-ordination
d) It reduces your concentration

Answer d.

RANDOM THEORY QUESTION

Question – At toucan crossings which of the following is correct. Choose one answer.

a) you only stop if someone is waiting to cross
b) cyclists are not permitted
c) there is a continuously flashing amber beacon
d) pedestrians and cyclists may cross

Answer – d.

Syllabus element:- Mirrors – Vision & Use – You should use your mirrors often, including exterior mirrors as necessary. Always be aware of your blind spots and act sensible and safely on what you see. Always check carefully before:-

*Signalling
*Changing direction
*Changing speed

Use the MSM (mirror, signal, manoeuvre) routine. Do not signal or act without first using the mirrors.

Driving Skill:- Are your steering actions safe, smooth and accurate, and do you pass the wheel through your hands? Steering is an important consideration when learning to drive, aim to always keep your left hand to the left of the steering wheel and your right hand to the right. In this way your control of the steering wheel is maximised.

Show Me Tell Me Question:- Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level. Answer – Identify the windscreen washer level reservoir and explain how to check the level. Your car manual will give you further details.

Expert instruction coupled with your determination to succeed. That’s what it takes to pass a driving test. Over to you!