Module 1: Introduction and Town driving.
- Observation, judgement and awareness.
- Eye contact.
- Consideration for vulnerable road users.
- Positive driving.
- Safety margins all round your vehicle.
- Typical features of urban roads.
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Module 2: All Weather Driving. (this will be a theory session, with practice in other modules if the opportunity allows)
- Rain
- Sleet and snow.
- Mist and fog.
- Bright sunshine.
- See and be seen.
- Appropriate speeds.
- Skidding, the cause and cures.
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Module 3: Out of Town Driving and Rural Roads.
- The main differences from town driving.
- Observing the road ahead.
- Making progress safely.
- Bends hills and uneven roads.
- Safe separation distances.
- Safe overtaking.
- Anticipating all other road users.
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Module 4: Night Driving.
- Lights
- Adjusting to the dark.
- Driving at dusk and dawn.
- Judging speed and distance.
- Anticipating all other road users.
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Module 5: Dual carriageway Driving.
- Effective observation as far ahead and behind scanning mirrors frequently, being aware of blind spots. Planning near middle and far distance.
- Judgement and planning. Safe separation distances and safe overtaking.
- Joining and leaving dual carriageways.
- Lane discipline.
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Module 6: Motorway Driving
- Joining and leaving motorways.
- Planning journeys in advance.
- Safe speeds in different circumstances.
- Effective observation and anticipation.
- Signs signals and markings.
- Lane discipline.
- Courtesy and co-operation with other road users.
- Motorway fatigue.
- Breakdown procedures.
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