Driving Essential Skills
The driver
8 Lessons
Attitude
Good practice
Health
Learner drivers
New drivers
Older drivers
Disabled drivers
Reviewing your driving
The driver and the law
9 Lessons
Licence requirements
Insurance
Vehicle registration certificate (V5C)
Vehicle tax
The MOT test
Roadworthiness
The Highway Code
Seat belts
Loading your vehicle
The controls
6 Lessons
Your vehicle handbook
Driving position
The hand controls
The foot controls
Switches
Other controls
Mirrors
6 Lessons
Mirrors
Adjusting mirrors
Using mirrors
Blind spots
The mirrors and hazards
MSM routine
Starting to drive
12 Lessons
Getting started
Starting the engine
Moving off
Braking
Stopping in an emergency
Skidding
The parking brake
Steering
Changing gear
Signalling
Moving off at an angle
Moving off on hills
Traffic signs
9 Lessons
The purpose of traffic signs
Signs giving orders
Signs giving warning
Signs giving directions and other information
Waiting restrictions
Road markings
Traffic lights
Traffic calming
Level crossings
On the road
11 Lessons
Awareness and anticipation
Road positioning
Bends
Stopping distance
Separation distance
Overtaking
Obstructions
Pedestrian crossings
Driving on hills
Tunnels
Trams or LRT systems
Junctions
9 Lessons
Approaching a junction
The junction routine
Turning
Emerging
Lanes at junctions
Types of junction
Junctions on hills
Junctions on dual carriageways
Roundabouts
Manoeuvring
4 Lessons
Before manoeuvring
Reversing
Turning around
Parking
Defensive Driving
6 Lessons
Defensive driving
Observation
Signalling
Hazards
Lighting and weather conditions
Other road users
Motorway driving
15 Lessons
Driving on motorways
Motorway signs and signals
Joining a motorway
On the motorway
Lane discipline
Smart motorways
Overtaking
Leaving a motorway
Weather conditions
Stopping on motorways
Motorways at night
Roadworks
Traffic officers
The novice driver
Your vehicle
All-weather driving
6 Lessons
Ensuring a clear view
Wet roads
Side winds
Fog
Snow and ice
Bright sunshine and hot weather
Driving at night
7 Lessons
Your vehicle lights
Driving in the dark
Built-up areas
Overtaking at night
Following at night
Parking at night
Meeting other vehicles
Basic maintenance
8 Lessons
Vehicle checks
Fuel
Oils and coolant
Steering and suspension
Brakes
Tyres
Electrical systems
Basic fault-finding
Breakdowns
5 Lessons
Be prepared
If you break down
Breakdowns on motorways
Breakdowns on dual carriageways
Punctures and blow-outs
Incidents, accidents and emergencies
4 Lessons
The scene of an incident
First aid on the road
Fire and electric shock
Tunnels
Ecosafe driving and the environment
4 Lessons
What you can do
Ecosafe driving
Choosing a vehicle
Vehicle maintenance
Avoiding and dealing with congestion
3 Lessons
Alternatives to driving
While driving
Urban congestion
Towing a trailer
5 Lessons
Towing regulations
Towing a caravan
Towing a horse trailer
Caravan and trailer safety
Driving techniques
Vehicle security
2 Lessons
Security measures
Parking
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Traffic signs
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The purpose of traffic signs
Signs giving orders
Signs giving warning
Signs giving directions and other information
Waiting restrictions
Road markings 130
Traffic lights
Traffic calming
Level crossings
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The purpose of traffic signs
Signs giving orders
Signs giving warning
Signs giving directions and other information
Waiting restrictions
Road markings
Traffic lights
Traffic calming
Level crossings
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