Hints and Tips

These things are worth keeping in mind:

Use of indicators – if in doubt HC rule 103
Mini roundabouts – right of way, DO NOT wave vehicles on – keep your position safe
Roundabouts – straight lining/trimming if the situation is appropriate
Handbrake / Neutral should be selected when you are likely to be stationary for some time
Crossing of the centre line/hazard line to get a better view is dangerous
Set of open bends – straight lining/trimming only if no conflict
Crossing of solid white lines - HC rule 129
At stop lines – STOP, no need for handbrake but....
Overtaking speed – keep it legal
Progressive acceleration - brisk instead of fast
Make good progress - stick to the speed limits, whilst driving as progressively as conditions allow (SPARKLE)
Use of acceleration sense rather than brakes
Use of built in car technology and aids, cruise control, traction control, ABS ESP to be used. Parking sensors are NOT to be relied on.
If using bought in dashcams /satnavs and any power cables; ensure these are positioned on the windscreen out of the swept area so as not to restrict your view of the road ahead.
Automatic gearboxes- know makers' recommendations, you can stay in D but extra points for knowing when to use sport and manual.
Use of handbrake with auto boxes when stopped for a long time, READ the vehicle handbook for specific advice.
Cutting into RH Junctions off a main road– good observation
Joining a Motorway- lane 1 or 2 or 3 if clear
Steering techniques– pull / push