A New Rule - Learner drivers To Be Allowed on Motorways

Learner drivers have never been allowed to drive on motorways, but from Monday 4 June 2018, learner drivers will be able to take driving lessons on motorways.

Learner drivers will need to be accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor in a dual controlled car. Motorway lessons are not mandatory and therefore remain the decision of the driving instructor regarding when the learner driver is competent enough for motorway lessons.

This will better prepare potential drivers on how to drive at high speeds, maintain lane discipline and overtake when required on multi-lane roads. The purpose of this exercise is to help improve overall safety, awareness and anticipation of the actions of other drivers at high speed.  

The change only applies to learner car drivers and it is important to remember that it is still illegal for a learner that is not accompanied by a driving instructor to drive on a motorway.

Trainee driving instructors are not allowed to take learner drivers on the motorway.

At this stage, motorway driving is not part of the driving test.

It may prove beneficial and practical to first practice on a dual carriageway because similar rules apply.

Some examples regarding learning goals to achieve on motorways are training on how to join and leave the motorway, overtake and use lanes correctly, practise driving at higher speeds, understand motorway specific traffic signs and understand what to do if a vehicle breaks down on a motorway.

These changes will help learner drivers develop a broader driving experience before taking their driving test and improve their confidence to drive on the motorway unsupervised after passing their driving test.

For more information on Intensive Driving Courses call: Tel: 03330110391 or Click: Pass now Ltd 

How to Identify Approved Driving Instructors

All approved driving instructors registered with The Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), must adhere to the rules and regulations set by the registrar. Pass Now Ltd only recommend approved driving instructors to teach intensive driving courses. This helps to ensure that students receive quality tuition. 

Find your nearest approved driving instructor using the search facility below.

A Driving Instructors Responsibilities:

When giving driving lessons, the driving instructor is responsible for his/her own safety, the students and other road users.

The driving instructor must show a high regard for all aspects of road safety, high standard of driving and teaching ability, professional approach, a responsible attitude to the students and the profession.

On an intensive driving course, the driving instructor will teach on a one to one basis, help to identify the best teaching approaches to better achieve the learning goals.  

Safety is of prime importance when learning to drive, so you can be confident that the correct teaching areas are chosen to suit your driving skills and ability. Being taught by a professional driving instructor means you’re learning from an expert, who has been trained to a high standard, with good tuitional experience and knowledge to benefit you. A reliable instructor will be able to offer a range of effective Fast Pass Driving Courses at competitive rates.

To book an intensive driving course with an approved driving instructor registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Click Here: https://www.pass-now.co.uk/or Contact Us On 03330110391 / 0784 335 5577.

Benefits of booking an Intensive Driving Course

Learning to drive with an approved driving instructor is important to help ensure that the correct information is received, and the best teaching techniques are used to help reach test standard. Once the basics of driving has been learnt, practicing with family and friends can be beneficial to enhance your driving skills.

Techniques –Always best to learn with a Professional Driving Instructor, to help better understand the driving test requirements and test routes, as this will help build your overall awareness of the areas that you may encounter on the driving test, which will also give you more confidence with the independent drive exercise. There are different exercises that may be required on the practical test, such as reversing into or out of a parking bay, parallel park and pulling over to the righthand side of the road to reverse two car lengths and then rejoin the traffic. All of which you will be guided through by your driving instructor.

Confidence – will build the more practice that is dedicated to the driving techniques and the general road safety. Driving independently with confidence is not far away when you are learning intensively.

Traffic and road regulations –  Learning and passing the theory test in the early stages of the driving will help tremendously with forward planning and anticipating the actions of other road users. Also, it helps with general driving through junctions, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and identifying and reacting to road signs and markings.  The driving instructor will give a full explanation on risk management that is a major part of driving.

When booking a Pass Now Ltd intensive driving course, a local approved driving instructor registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be recommended to teach potential drivers at any level of driving to help towards becoming a safe driver and having a good understanding of the road craft techniques.

You can also benefit from a £20 online booking discount and free test offers. To book now click here Pass-Now Ltd or give us a call on – 03330110391.