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How to Drive a Car

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Are you a keen learner? Below are a list of questions you will have when taking your driving lessons. drivejohnson’s instructors will go through these with you in order while teaching you to drive. If you are being taught by someone else, however, you may find that your instructor teaches some of the subjects on a need to know basis.

How Do I Move Off in a Car?

Learning how to move off safely is one of the first things you'll practise during your driving lessons. Before pulling away from…

How Do I Stop a Car?

Stopping a car might seem straightforward, but there's more to it than simply pressing the brake pedal. You need to judge when…

How to Do a Hill Start

You might be reading this because you have a driving test coming up and it's a weakness, you're just starting out or…

How to Learn Clutch Control Easily

Keep stalling when you move off? Clutch control can feel like the hardest part of learning to drive, especially when the car…

How Do I Turn Left From a Major to Minor Road?

Turning left from a major road into a minor road is something you'll do regularly when driving. Although it might seem like…

How Do I Turn Right From a Major to Minor Road?

Turning right from a major road into a minor road? Discover the correct approach, positioning and observations needed to turn safely.

How Do I Emerge at a T-Junction?

Approaching a T-junction? Find out how to judge safe gaps, deal with restricted visibility and emerge safely onto another road.

How Do I Deal With Crossroads?

Learn how to approach and navigate crossroads safely, including the different types, who has priority, road signs and common driving test mistakes.

How Do I Deal With Pedestrian Crossings?

Learn about the different types of pedestrian crossings, how to approach them safely, understand road markings and know when to stop.

How Do I Carry Out an Emergency Stop?

Learn how to perform an emergency stop safely, including braking techniques, skid control and common mistakes to avoid during your driving test.

How do I tackle big roundabouts?

Learn how to navigate large roundabouts safely, including choosing the correct lane, signalling, understanding priority and approaching different exits.

How do I tackle Mini Roundabouts?

Learn how to approach and navigate mini-roundabouts safely, including who has priority, when to indicate and common mistakes to avoid.

How do I drive on Dual Carriageways?

Learn how to drive safely on dual carriageways, including joining and leaving, choosing the correct lane, overtaking and understanding road signs.

How should I drive on a motorway?

Learn how to drive safely on motorways, including joining and leaving, choosing the correct lane, overtaking and following motorway rules.

How do I overtake?

Learn how to overtake safely, including when overtaking is allowed, the correct procedure to follow and common mistakes to avoid.

How to overtake cyclists

Learn how to overtake cyclists safely, including how much space to leave, when overtaking is allowed and common mistakes to avoid.

How do I change gears in a car?

Learn how and when to change gears in a manual car, including choosing the right gear and making smooth gear changes.

Where can I park my car?

Learn where you can and cannot park your car, including parking restrictions, road markings and how to choose a safe parking place.

How to Maintain Lane Discipline

Learn how to maintain good lane discipline, choose the correct lane and avoid common mistakes that could affect your driving test.

What Is Defensive Driving?

What is defensive driving? Learn practical techniques, real-life examples and useful tips to anticipate hazards, reduce risks and stay safe on the…

Can I Drive In A Bus Lane?

Bus lanes are a costly trap for many drivers. Although they are a regular part of our roads, the rules around when…

Driving Manoeuvres

Struggling with your manoeuvres on your driving lessons or have a test approaching? Check out our step-by-step guides to perfect your ability…

Passing Parked Cars & Oncoming Traffic | Who Gives Way?

Passing parked cars can seem fairly straightforward at first, but it becomes much more challenging when the road narrows, parked vehicles restrict…

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Manoeuvres

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Driving test preparation

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Independent driving

Practise following signs and directions.

Show me, tell me

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Adverse weather

Prepare for changing driving conditions.

Driving dictionary

Make sense of common driving terms.