Driving Test: When to Check Your Mirrors

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One of the more common causes of driving test failure results from student drivers failing to check their mirrors.  Students may have mastered all driving maneuver skills but failed to demonstrate awareness of the situation 360 degrees around them.  Scanning ahead for oncoming hazards is a required skill in itself.  Ensuring you are up to date with events to your front, left, right and rear may not only ensure you’re … Read More

Are Intensive Driving Courses a Good Idea?

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This type of driver training appears to have originated in the United Kingdom around a decade ago. Recently there’s been a quite a bit of discussion online about intensive driving courses in Australia. UK expats often ask about the availability of such courses in Australia. What is an Intensive Driving Course? An intensive driving course is usually a 5 day or 1 week crash course which offers a short turnaround … Read More