Motorway Lessons?
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Re: Motorway Lessons?ADI or a good friend who is experienced and calm are both good ideas
Remember that a dual carriageway is potentially more dangerous than a motorway
Around here we are lucky because the A46 leicester west by pass dual has the same sort of slip roads as a motorway so coping with that dual means its dead easy to do the motorway -
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Re: Motorway Lessons?I wouldn't advise going alone, especially if you're a bit nervous/anxious. I went with my bf a few times to help me gain experience and learn how to safely and efficiently use it, then I bit the bullet and went on my own. Go with someone that has experience with motorway driving, and someone that is calm and collected
How so?(Original post by ROG.)
ADI or a good friend who is experienced and calm are both good ideas
Remember that a dual carriageway is potentially more dangerous than a motorway
Around here we are lucky because the A46 leicester west by pass dual has the same sort of slip roads as a motorway so coping with that dual means its dead easy to do the motorway -
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Re: Motorway Lessons?I had two hours of motorway tuition and thought it was brilliant. For the first half an hour, I was like "Should I be looking to overtake this lorry now?" "Should I pull back in or stay out to pass the lorry up ahead?" etc. But then for the next hour and a half the instructor barely had to speak as I just drove along and overtook etc. as I saw fit. After the lesson I felt really at ease and 5 days later did a 200 mile trip with no problems. I'd recommend the AA.
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Re: Motorway Lessons?I agree,(Original post by BJP)
I had two hours of motorway tuition and thought it was brilliant. For the first half an hour, I was like "Should I be looking to overtake this lorry now?" "Should I pull back in or stay out to pass the lorry up ahead?" etc. But then for the next hour and a half the instructor barely had to speak as I just drove along and overtook etc. as I saw fit. After the lesson I felt really at ease and 5 days later did a 200 mile trip with no problems. I'd recommend the AA.
I was always a very confident driver...
However the only reason I took motorway lessons is because it's the only way I can drive legally lol! I needed my fix of driving, I can't afford a car + insurance so I thought, **** it, two hour lesson won't do any harm! -
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Re: Motorway Lessons?Changing lane to the right, check your right mirror and blind spot. Changing lane to the left check your left mirror and blind spot.
Generally stay left if you can. Dont let yourself get stuck behind a lorry with people over taking you. Simply put. Dont drive only thinking about whats 20 foot infront of you.
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Re: Motorway Lessons?What is not allowed on a motorway that is allowed on a dual carriageway?(Original post by sarahthegemini)
How so?
Once you answer that then all will become clear
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Motorway Lessons?I did a 2hr motorway lesson with my ADI about a month after passing my test then drove from Cheltenham to Manchester alone a few days later! Motorways are easy once you've done it the first time but is definitely take someone experienced with you.
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