By Alana Burton
The first edition of the Highway Code in the UK was released in 1931, 81 years later, this booklet which is revised on a relatively frequent basis sells in the region of one million copies per year.
The Highway Code is the first port of call for all new drivers in order to acquaint themselves with the laws of the road; it contains 306 rules and 9 annexes covering all aspects such as pedestrians, animals, motorcyclists as well as drivers.
There are a number of ways to further a driver's career and to gain experience in a safer environment other than by "trial and error". There are additional driving courses run by most driving instructors, then there is the option of taking lessons in becoming an Advanced Driver. One such Institution is the IAM (Institute of Advanced Drivers). This course enables drivers with a certain amount of experience to enhance their skills in car control as well as to be able to make safe progress within the parameters of the law and taking road conditions as well as the local environment into account.
Tips from an Advanced Driver
1) A good way of judging your speed in relation to a bend is to pin-point the apex and as you approach the bend, if the road opens then your speed is correct, however, if the bend continues to come towards you, then you are approaching it too fast and you will need to slow down.
2) In order to be in control of your vehicle at all times, keep both hands on the steering wheel, not too tightly, not too loosely either, in a natural and comfortable way. Somewhere in the region of ten to two is the best.
3) Always pay attention to all road signs and think to yourself what other hidden danger may be linked to this sign, for example a hospital sign - Not only will you find that ambulances will need priority access but also you need to take into account pedestrians, other drivers pulling in and out of car parks just to mention a few.
4) If your car has been parked, before setting off again, do a quick visual check to make sure you don't have a flat tyre or there could be some other hazard you would be unaware of.
5) Always be courteous towards other drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and road users in general
There are numerous other ways of improving your skills behind the wheel, the IAM test is one of them, you can also train using a skid pan which teaches drivers how to handle a vehicle during a skid as well as various other car handling techniques
The Highway Code is the first port of call for all new drivers in order to acquaint themselves with the laws of the road; it contains 306 rules and 9 annexes covering all aspects such as pedestrians, animals, motorcyclists as well as drivers.
There are a number of ways to further a driver's career and to gain experience in a safer environment other than by "trial and error". There are additional driving courses run by most driving instructors, then there is the option of taking lessons in becoming an Advanced Driver. One such Institution is the IAM (Institute of Advanced Drivers). This course enables drivers with a certain amount of experience to enhance their skills in car control as well as to be able to make safe progress within the parameters of the law and taking road conditions as well as the local environment into account.
Tips from an Advanced Driver
1) A good way of judging your speed in relation to a bend is to pin-point the apex and as you approach the bend, if the road opens then your speed is correct, however, if the bend continues to come towards you, then you are approaching it too fast and you will need to slow down.
2) In order to be in control of your vehicle at all times, keep both hands on the steering wheel, not too tightly, not too loosely either, in a natural and comfortable way. Somewhere in the region of ten to two is the best.
3) Always pay attention to all road signs and think to yourself what other hidden danger may be linked to this sign, for example a hospital sign - Not only will you find that ambulances will need priority access but also you need to take into account pedestrians, other drivers pulling in and out of car parks just to mention a few.
4) If your car has been parked, before setting off again, do a quick visual check to make sure you don't have a flat tyre or there could be some other hazard you would be unaware of.
5) Always be courteous towards other drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and road users in general
There are numerous other ways of improving your skills behind the wheel, the IAM test is one of them, you can also train using a skid pan which teaches drivers how to handle a vehicle during a skid as well as various other car handling techniques
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