Learnmoore Driving

Commentary is a very useful skill, here is an example of commentary by Iain Moore Grade Six Approved Driving Instructor RoSPA Gold with DIAmond advanced and Fleet.  It is by no means perfect, but demonstates planning ahead and good observational skills, on a short Journey from Leek, Staffordshire into Stoke on Trent.  This journey I [...]

Positioning should take many factors into consideration What is the safest position? What position will provide the best view of the road ahead? How can my position help other drivers to pass? Positioning as a form of signal Where could I go if there is a problem (Escape route)   Each of these should be [...]

History was made in the fleet driving sector in law on the 17th February 2011; Cotswold Geotechnical Holdings were fined £385,000 following a fatal incident after the company failed to take precautionary measures to prevent health and safety risks. This sets an important precedent for fleet managers, which should make any business who employs drivers who [...]

Asking how well you use the accelerator may seem a strange thing to question but in my opinion most drivers use approximately 50% more accelerator than necessary on most drives.  How much, or how little do you actually need?  Try on the next drive to use just 10% less and see how much difference it [...]

As an advanced driver, I try and drive to the best of my ability at all times, and enjoy the art of driving, but I am far from perfect.  However for most the act of driving is simply a means to an end, a way from A to B, from work to home, or taking [...]

At Learnmoore Driver Training, using commentary to develop driver’s awareness has always been part of training for provisional license holders and full license holders alike. Commentary is speaking aloud which could include: What your can see, hear, smell taste and feel An explanation of the hazard. how they develop and road features How you react [...]

Many drivers are not sure how to react to blue lights from emergency vehicles, understanding their intentions and where they can get past is key to been safe.  Many drivers do not know the emergency vehicle is even there, this is one of many reasons for regular mirror checks.  The use of the car stereo [...]

All of the following is sound advise in the fog. The highway code says Fog 234 Before entering fog check your mirrors then slow down. If the word ‘Fog’ is shown on a roadside signal but the road is clear, be prepared for a bank of fog or drifting patchy fog ahead. Even if it [...]

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Core competencies describes the method DSA require to developing a clients driving by Identifying faults, Analysing and Correcting them (Remedial Action).  A good way of remembering these is WHAT, WHY and HOW? Note this is not necessary in this order.  In a dangerous, or stressful situation is is often better to explain HOW to correct it, [...]