THEORY AND HAZARD PERCEPTION
THEORY TUITION
As well as learning the practical side of driving, just as important is the theory side. Until the 1990s, there were no such things as separate theory and practical tests—hopeful new drivers needed only to take one driving test. This test would play out similarly to today's practical tests, but examiners would also ask candidates questions on the highway code, the set of rules and guidelines that all road users must follow.
If you have ever taken the time to read the Highway Code, though, you will be aware that the book is quite extensive, containing rules on everything from child car seats to legal blood alcohol limits. Quite simply, there isn't enough time in the practical test to properly put a candidate through their paces when it comes to theoretical knowledge—especially with so much actual driving to be done. To address this issue, a theory test was introduced on 1 July, 1996. This was a separate written examination which all learners now had to pass, in addition to the practical, to gain their full UK driving licence.
If you have ever taken the time to read the Highway Code, though, you will be aware that the book is quite extensive, containing rules on everything from child car seats to legal blood alcohol limits. Quite simply, there isn't enough time in the practical test to properly put a candidate through their paces when it comes to theoretical knowledge—especially with so much actual driving to be done. To address this issue, a theory test was introduced on 1 July, 1996. This was a separate written examination which all learners now had to pass, in addition to the practical, to gain their full UK driving licence.
HAZARD PERCEPTION
During your lessons, we will integrate the theory side alongside your practical driving. It is hard not to, considering the knowledge needed for sign reading and understanding line and lane marking, pedestrian crossing types and rules, plus speed limits and categories of vehicles and so on. Those are just a number of areas in which we will delve deep into the theoretical side of driving. A good driver will always know and understand what signs mean for instance and more importantly why they are there. I often say that signs are the punctuation in a piece of text, without them the road in front could be very hard to read.
THEory revision
I will offer to pupils the chance to do some theory work instead of having a practical drive. It would be just as important as driving the car itself. If a pupil is struggling with certain areas of their theory revision, I will help them in any which way I can. I can provide books and reading material either to borrow or to buy, plus access to a website which I subscribe to as an instructor. This website is called Theory Test Pro (please see link below). It has 2 sides, one for pupils and the other for instructors. I can access the progress pupils are making and see for myself any areas which the pupils needs extra help with or which areas they are doing very well with. I recommend this website alongside any other apps and books they may decide to use for research and revision.
