understand more easily;
recognize risks earlier;
predict danger; and
avoid conflict with other road users.
Many of the illustrations in this book are adapted from Colourfile Professional, the driver training aid by John Wells, which is approved by the lead body in the driver training profession, the Driving Instructors Association (DIA). These tried-and-tested diagrams are clear, easily understood and used by thousands of professional instructors. Introduction 5 Learning in stages Tries to follow the sequence of the stages, making sure you have learned and practised all of the points before going on to the next. Sometimes the area you live in may mean that some topics will need to be covered in a different sequence. For example, if you live near roundabouts and dual carriageways you will have to be taught how to drive on them fairly early on in your course of lessons. The manoeuvre exercises can be introduced at any point. However, it is advisable that your clutch control skills are fairly well developed before you start learning how to reverse, as you will be more confident and achieve success more easily. Using this guide as your personal logbook When learning something new, your instructor/supervisor should begin by giving you a full explanation and ‘talk-through’ practice. As your skill improves, you should progress and carry out the vario