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Skills to work on before the test

Find out what’s going on around your car, especially vehicles beside and behind you, and in your blind spots. Check your rear view and side mirrors, especially before you signal, brake, turn or change lanes. Check over your shoulder.

Planning a good practice session

Teaching someone to drive isn’t just about getting in the car and driving. Drive covers the top 7 things you need to do before, during and after your practise session.

Hazard detection skills

Example:

You spot some oncoming traffic. You say to the testing officer ‘oncoming traffic’. You explain your response ‘keeping left to keep a safe distance’. In the weeks before your test, practise talking about hazards while driving. Start as a passenger with a more experienced driver.

Night driving

To be a safe night driver you need to know when to keep your lights on and the hazards to look out for. This Drive lesson teaches you how.

Keeping a practice log

Teaching someone to drive? You’ll want to make it a positive experience. This Drive lesson covers tips and tricks around how do deal with mistakes, lesson length and when you might need to call in a professional instructor.

Preparing for and booking the test

Getting your learner licence is the first step towards becoming a great driver. Find out how to prepare for and book your test, to ensure nothing goes wrong on the big day.

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