The Syllabus
The Learning to drive syllabus
The syllabus gives a structure to the learning to drive process and helps the learner to understand what is required to become good, safe thinking driver.The syllabus is broken down into 6 stages. Each stage develops the learner further and there is a process of developing independent driving and post test driving skills.
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Being In Control Of The Car
Developing Awareness, Planning & anticipation
Driving safe on the roads
Navigating & Route Planning
Developing Independent Driving
Preparing For The Driving Test
Stage 1 - Being in control of the car
Using the mirrors
Knowledge & Understanding
Cockpit Drill & Controls
Making the car stop
Making the car go
Making the car turn
Making the car go faster
Car Maintenance
ADAS (Advance Driver Assistance System )
Legal Requirements
Stage 2 - Developing Awareness, Planning & Anticipation
Moving off from the side of the road
Pulling up at the side of the road
Straight Line Reverse
Turn in the road
Meetng Traffic & Clearance
Stage 3 - Driving Safe On The Roads
Basic Junctons: Side roads on the left
Basic Junctons: T Junctions on the left
Basic Junctons: T Junctons turning right
Basic Junctons: Side roads on the right
Basic Junctons: Crossroads
Traffic Light Junctions
Pedestrian and Other crossings
Basic Roundabouts
Mini Roundabouts
The Emergency Stop
Bay Parking
Parallel Parking
Multi Lane Roundabouts
Dual Carriageways
Rural Roads
Motorways
CityCentre
Stage 4 - Navigating & Route Planning
Following a SAT NAV
Following Traffic Signs
Driving a pre-determined route
Driving to a chosen destination
Route Planning: The supermarket challenge
Refuelling the car
Stage 5 - Developing Independent Driving
Driving to a friends or family members’ house
Driving to work, college or university
Driving to The Metro Centre
Driving through a fast food drive-thru
Driving at night
Driving in different weather conditions
EmergencyServices
Stage 6 - Preparing For The Driving Test
Understanding the Driving Test
Mock Assessments
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