Advanced Driving is a rich, multi-faceted skillset that improves all parts of your driving ability.
1. Observation and Anticipation
This involves constantly scanning the road for hazards, other vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, and anticipating their actions.
2. Speed Control
Understanding and maintaining appropriate speed for different road conditions and traffic situations .as well as obeying the speed limits.
3. Vehicle Control
Mastering the vehicle’s controls (steering, brakes, clutch, etc.) and using them smoothly and effectively.
4. Following Traffic Rules
Adhering to traffic laws, signals, and signs, and understanding priority rules.
5. Awareness of Road Conditions
Being mindful of factors like weather, lighting, sunshine/shade and shadow, road surface conditions, and adjusting driving accordingly.
6. Manoeuvring
Successfully performing manoeuvres like reversing, parking, turning around, and changing lanes.
7. Communication
Using signals, mirrors, and other vehicles to communicate your intentions and avoid misunderstandings.
8. Defensive Driving
Driving with a “what if” attitude, anticipating potential hazards and having a plan for how to react based on your experience since you started driving.
9. Adaptation
Adjusting your driving style and speed to changing road conditions, (particularly rain) and traffic patterns.
10. Understanding the Highway Code
Having a solid understanding of the rules of the road, including speed limits, lane discipline, signalling and parking restrictions.