One can be taught to drive at an early age and if you have access to off road facilities age is not a barrier. To learn to drive on public roads however you need to be 16 years old for motorcycles or 17 for a car. 2Pass.eu Driving School have qualified driving instructors that can instruct you.
So what does it take to become a safe driver? First you need to have a good understanding of the theory of driving and of the highway code, road signs, road markings etc. Add to this knowledge of the Driving Syllabus plus the Driving Skills you need to acquire and some idea of the Show Me Tell Me questions that get asked at the beginning of a driving test. This information is peppered throughout this article.
During 2008 and continuing into 2009, the government will be looking at ways to improve the standards of new drivers.
There are many measures under consideration but a fundamental one is trying to ensure that potential new drivers receive a high standard of tuition.
Currently there is every chance that when you choose a driving instructor, the driving school you choose may provide you with a trainee instructor. This is not something that we recommend!
According to the website – http://www.learnerdriver.co.uk/ – very few trainee instructors actually qualify as Driving Instructors and yet while they are training, they could be taking your money. Apparently only 18% of trainee instructors pass all of the examinations required to become fully qualified.
2Pass.eu Driving school driving instructors are all fully qualified. Driving Instructors associated with 2Pass.eu Driving School have been successful in passing all of the qualifying tests and are registered with the Driving Standards Agency. We are all experts in the field of driving instruction!
In the UK, most people when they learn to drive, opt for learning in a maunual car. In the United states and in many other countries around the world this is not the case. In fact, manual or ’stick shift’ as it is known, is the minority choice.
If you are thinking of learning to drive an automatic car it is important to realise that there are different types of automatics and they have different characteristics but one things is common. Automatics do not have clutches so you only need use one foot when driving.
Driving Skill:- Can you reverse left into a limited opening remaining reasonably close to the kerb, observing all around you? One of the manoeuvres you could be asked to perform is reversing into a side road. It needs to be done in a controlled manner whilst ensuring observation all around you .
Syllabus element:- Reversing – When you are reversing you will need to control your vehicles speed. Steer a course reasonably close to the kerb. Remember that the front of your vehicle will swing out as you turn a corner. Throughout all of this, maintain effective observation of the area around you and act sensibly and safely on what you see.
Avoid hitting or mounting the kerb, or steering too wide.
Show Me Tell Me Question:- Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked. Answer – Information will be found using the car manufacturer?s manual. Check the tyre pressures by using a reliable pressure gauge when the tyres are cold. Don?t forget the spare and remember to refit the valve caps.
RANDOM THEORY QUESTION
Question – You are carrying a 5 year old child in the back seat of your car. The child is less than 4ft 5inches (1.35 metres) in height. The child must use an adult seat belt under what circumstances. Choose one answer from the following.
a) A correct child restraint is not available
b) It is a lap type belt
c) The child sits between two adults
d) The safety belt can be shared with another adult
Answer – a.
RANDOM THEORY QUESTION
Question – You are carrying a 5 year old child in the back seat of your car. The child is less than 4ft 5inches (1.35 metres) in height. The child must use an adult seat belt under what circumstances. Choose one answer from the following.
a) A correct child restraint is not available
b) It is a lap type belt
c) The child sits between two adults
d) The safety belt can be shared with another adult
Answer – a.
To do well you need determination and the correct attitude, add this to plenty of practise and the outcome is success!



