The Examiner is constantly looking for Advanced
Driving principles, and that you;
· Concentrate properly and avoid distractions
· Read the road and anticipate potential hazards in good time
· Deal with any hazards in a planned and systematic way
· Use your mirrors before changing speed or position and always give a clear signal to other road users if they will benefit or appreciate one
· Drive with reasonable restraint, but not indecision
· Drive with accurate judgement of speed and distance
· Drive with courtesy and consideration for other road users, including pedestrians
· Are always in the right place on the road, travelling at the right speed, in the right gear and are able to stop safely in the distance you can see to be clear
They will also examine ..
Vehicle Handling Skills. That your ...
· Steering actions are safe, smooth and accurate, and you use the steering wheel correctly
· Gears are smoothly and correctly selected
· Full use of automatic transmission is made, if your car is fitted with it
· Braking is smooth and progressive
· "Acceleration sense" is used appropriately
Advanced Road Driving Skills. That you ...
· Maintain a reasonable pace and good progress if conditions permit
· Anticipate and react correctly to the situations developing ahead or around you
· Correct road position is chosen and signals are given in good time for the next manoeuvre
· Observe, obey and approach all signals, signs and road markings correctly
· Carry out smoothly, decisively and safely all overtaking manoeuvres
· Drive with proper restraint and control when roads are slippery or visibility is reduced
· Perform parking and reversing manoeuvres smoothly and competently with effective all-round observations
