Hill starts when facing down the hill are a little bit easier as gravity will be working with you rather than opposing you. Being a hill start, however, there’re still a couple of steps you need to follow to ensure you do it correctly and safely. Follow these steps once you’re ready to start moving:…
DetailsHill starts when facing uphill can be a bit challenging in a manual vehicle because gravity will be working against you. For practising this manoeuvre, choose a slope that is not too steep and with adequate space behind you, just in case your car rolls back. Follow these steps once you’re ready to start: Pull…
DetailsDriving on hills is pretty similar to driving on flat ground. There are, however, a few things that you need to do differently to make sure your vehicle does not roll into unsafe positions. Driving on hills You’ll need to use a lower (or stronger) gear when driving uphill as well as use more accelerator…
DetailsAs a new driver, it’s important that you are able to return your vehicle to the kerb and bring it to a stop safely without interfering with the flow of traffic. Below is the routine you should follow every time you are pulling over: Look for a safe place ahead to stop. Check your mirrors.…
DetailsBlind spots are large areas around your vehicle that you can’t see by just looking forward or checking your mirrors. The major blind spots for a car are located along each side slightly behind the driver. Sometimes there are others depending on the vehicle. You can minimise the blind spots for your car by adjusting…
DetailsWhen you are driving, it’s always ideal to scan the road 12 seconds ahead of you. This means you need to look at where your car will be in the next 12 seconds. It might seem like a long distance, but being aware of what is happening some distance down the road can help you…
DetailsA hazard is basically anything that you will need to react to in order to avoid an accident. There are 2 types of hazards, hidden and visible hazards. Visible hazards are those that you can easily see such as a cyclist on a narrow road or potholes, while hidden hazards are those that you can’t…
DetailsYou will need to change gears when driving a manual car as the speed of your vehicle increases or decreases. It will take a bit of practice before you get used to shifting gears, but you should be able to do it well soon if you follow these steps: Before starting the vehicle and putting…
DetailsSignalling might seem like a small, unimportant part of driving, but failing to do it could cause serious problems. That’s because signalling informs other road users (pedestrians and cyclists included) which direction you’re heading in. You should always indicate when: You want to pull out from, or return to, the kerb. Leaving or entering a…
DetailsIt can be quite difficult to smoothly move off when driving a manual car. It is, therefore, important that you practice adequately to ensure that you’re able to do it in traffic. Here are the steps for moving off smoothly in a manual vehicle: Press the clutch in and shift to the first gear. Press…
DetailsIt sounds pretty obvious, knowing how to start a car, but there are a couple of things that you’ll need to remember before you turn the key to ensure a safe and successful engine start. Before you start the car: 1. Make sure the handbrake is engaged. 2. Press the clutch until it is all…
DetailsManual cars usually stall when the revolutions per minute (RPM) of the engine drop too low causing the engine to stop. Stalling your vehicle is nothing to be frustrated about, however, as it happens even to experienced drivers. If you stall your vehicle in the middle of the road, the most important thing to remember…
DetailsWhile driving, your hands should always be kept firmly on the steering wheel in the quarter to three position. You should always remember to: Never cross your hands when making turns. Pass the steering wheel from one hand to the other to avoid crossing arms. Hold the wheel firmly but not too firmly. Ensure your…
DetailsThe most important thing to remember when moving off from the side of the road is to be patient. Take your time to ensure it’s safe before you start to move into traffic. The process for pulling out from the roadside is as follows: Check your side and rear view mirrors to see what is…
DetailsDriving; one of the most important skills you need to learn as an adult. Although important, learning this skill is, however, a bit costly which has led to a lot of people looking for a cheaper way to acquire it. Because after all, everybody loves a good bargain. Cheap driving schools, do they exist? Not…
DetailsWhen it comes to driving lessons, passing your license exam shouldn’t be the only thing you’re worried about. Proper driver training should instil the right skills and attitudes to keep you confident and safe on the road. A lot of would-be drivers chose to get driving lessons from friends or family. Although there’s nothing illegal…
DetailsThe importance of maintaining the quality of your tyres Did you know that only 22% of drivers check the condition of their tyres before embarking on a long road journey? Over time, tyres will diminish in quality from usage, and they will diminish in quality much faster if you observe bad driving habits such as…
DetailsLearning to drive is perhaps one of the most important things a person will learn to do in their adult life. There’re several reasons you might be looking to learn how to drive through a professional course, and it is important that the course provides the skill you were looking to acquire, as well as…
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