{"id":7519,"date":"2020-04-22T10:49:39","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T09:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/?p=7519"},"modified":"2020-04-22T11:21:28","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T10:21:28","slug":"learning-to-drive-during-lockdown-how-to-keep-your-skills-sharp-without-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/2020\/04\/learning-to-drive-during-lockdown-how-to-keep-your-skills-sharp-without-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning to drive during lockdown – how to keep your skills sharp without lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ian McIntosh, CEO of RED Driving School, shares his top tips for learner drivers keen to brush up on their skills during lockdown, as featured in The i. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As lockdown continues, empty streets are the new normal. Driving test centres in the UK may be closed but the temptation for parents and their learner driver children to use the lockdown as an opportunity to practice is very real. If we are to look forward to getting out and about again soon, we must follow the government\u2019s advice to stay at home and avoid the appeal of quiet roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting\nto learn with family members can set up new drivers with bad habits and,\nwithout dual controls in the family car, it can also be very dangerous for\nthose just starting out. But most importantly right now, it is inappropriate\nfor learners and parents to be out on driving lessons. The government has asked\nus to stay home so let\u2019s follow this guidance not out of fear, but out of love\nand support for those on the frontline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We urge\nall learner drivers to take this opportunity to brush up on theoretical skills\nthat will help them become safe drivers for life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are RED Driving School\u2019s top tips for learners keen to keep their skills sharp during lockdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Nail\nthe theory test<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This part\nof getting a driving licence is often neglected as learners focus on the\npractical side of getting behind the wheel. And it shows in the statistics \u2013\nthe DVSA reports theory test pass rates for 2019\/20 are just 48%. With proper\nstudy, learners should be able to pass the test with flying colours and a solid\ngrasp of the theory behind driving will only help learners excel on the\npractical side as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theory\ntest is made up of 50 multiple choice questions, and learners need to get at\nleast 43 of these right. It\u2019s recommended that learners do at least 20 hours of\nrevision for the test. Our Theory Training Test Aid gives access to more than\n1,000 DVSA official practice theory test questions. Feedback is provided for\nevery question and learners can even take a full mock test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Know your\ntraffic signs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being able\nto instantly recognise traffic signs and understand their direction is crucial\nto safe and confident driving. Take your learning to the next step by printing\nout images of the road signs and using them as flash cards. Leave the signs at\nvarious points around your house, like the \u2018intersection\u2019 of the hallway\nbetween the bathroom and your bedroom, and test yourself as you move through\nthe house throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Quiz\nyour family and friends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zoom\nquizzes have become a staple for socialising during lockdown so use the Highway\nCode to test your friends or family on your next big night in. While revising\nthe Highway Code, prepare questions from the information you find, whether it\u2019s\na section you\u2019re struggling to remember or an answer you were surprised by.\nTesting others can help reinforce your own knowledge. Learners might also get a\nkick out of testing their parents to see how good their driving theory is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The\nhazards of the hazard perception test <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hazard\nperception section of the test is where many students become unstuck, but it\u2019s\ntesting drivers\u2019 ability to recognise and respond to hazards on the road \u2013 an\nimportant part of safe driving. Hone your skills via official DVSA sample\nhazard perception clips which you can access online and trial via a laptop or\ncomputer. Learners can also speak to their driving instructor on how to get it\nright. And practice, practice, practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Show\nme, tell me<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u2018show\nme, tell me\u2019 section is part of the practical driving test. The \u2018tell me\u2019\nquestions are asked at the start of the test when the car isn\u2019t moving while\nthe \u2018show me\u2019 questions are asked during driving \u2013 when it is safe to do so.\nThis is one section of the practical test that can brushed up on without having\nto take to the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are\nonline tutorials for this section of the test, but all learners can ask their RED\ninstructor for examples to practice in their own time. To test yourself, get\nyour family to ask the questions and practice explaining them. You should also\nget familiar with the controls of the car, such as the de-mister, cleaning the\nwindscreen and dipped lights, and this can be done from the safety of your\ndriveway in a parked car if one is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out\nmore about RED\u2019s Theory Training Test Aid here: reddrivingschool.com\/learners\/reds-theory-test-training-aid<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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