In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not having control of the vehicle when reversing, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.

We chat about the following:

• Examples of not being in control while reversing
• Parallel parking problems
• Bay parking problems

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• Do you feel in control of the vehicle when reversing?
• What could you do to practise the skills you need to correct when things go wrong?
• Is your car parked or dumped when you reverse?

The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.

Go to https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk for more information about the campaign.

Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:

Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:

If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.

Free tools on our website: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/freetools

Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

Nervous Drivers Calming Kit: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/nervous-drivers-calming-kit

Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.

One-to-One Driving Confidence Coaching:

https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/one-to-one-plan

Follow or contact us on Social Media:

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In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not having control of the vehicle when moving off, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.

We chat about the following:

• Examples of not being in control of the vehicle
• When stalling can lead to test failure
• Different situations when this can be a problem

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• Do you feel in control of the vehicle when moving off?
• What could you do to practise the skills you need to feel more in control?

The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.

Go to https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk for more information about the campaign.

Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:

Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:

If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.

Free tools on our website: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/freetools

Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

Nervous Drivers Calming Kit: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/nervous-drivers-calming-kit

Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.

One-to-One Driving Confidence Coaching:

https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/one-to-one-plan

Follow or contact us on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confidentdriver/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidentdrivers/

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In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not responding correctly to traffic signs, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.

We chat about the following:

Examples of traffic signs that people commonly get wrong on their tests:

• Not returning to the left-hand lane after overtaking
• Not stopping at a stop junction
• Entering a no-entry junction (such as a one-way street)
• Driving in a bus lane at a restricted time
• Going ahead at a roundabout from a dedicated left turn lane
• Not adhering to speed limit signs

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• Have you ever seen others make the mistakes we discussed?
• How well do you know your local area, stop junctions, no-entry roads, and bus lane times? Have you done your research?

The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.

Go to https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk for more information about the campaign.

Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:

Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:

If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.

Free tools on our website: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/freetools

Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

Nervous Drivers Calming Kit: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/nervous-drivers-calming-kit

Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.

One-to-One Driving Confidence Coaching:

https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/one-to-one-plan

Follow or contact us on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confidentdriver/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidentdrivers/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVucIvyC_2AX33zNL7-yoQ

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In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about poor positioning on the road while driving, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.

We chat about:

• Common mistakes people make with their road position
• Examples of how to maintain a good road position on roads, dual carriageways and roundabouts

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• Have you ever seen others make the mistakes we discussed?
• How conscious are you of your road positioning while driving?

The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.

Go to https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk for more information about the campaign.

Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:

Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:

If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.

Free tools on our website: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/freetools

Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

Nervous Drivers Calming Kit: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/nervous-drivers-calming-kit

Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.

One-to-One Driving Confidence Coaching:

https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/one-to-one-plan

Follow or contact us on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confidentdriver/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidentdrivers/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVucIvyC_2AX33zNL7-yoQ

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In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not responding appropriately to traffic lights, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.

We chat about:

• Common mistakes people make at traffic lights
• Examples of what to look for, and what to think about
• Resources available to make sure you know how to respond appropriately to traffic lights

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• Have you ever seen others make the mistakes we discussed?
• Are there any problem spots in your local area that you can practice?

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The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.

Go to https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk for more information about the campaign.

Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:

Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:

If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.

Free tools on our website: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/freetools

Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

Nervous Drivers Calming Kit: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/nervous-drivers-calming-kit

Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.

One-to-One Driving Confidence Coaching:

https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/one-to-one-plan

Follow or contact us on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confidentdriver/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidentdrivers/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVucIvyC_2AX33zNL7-yoQ

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In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not moving off safely, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.

While this information is important in relation to passing your driving test, it is also important to recognise that each of these reasons is also connected to accident statistics and becoming a safe driver on the road for as long as you hold a driving license.

We chat about:

• Common situations when you will be moving away
• The most common mistakes people make
• Effective observations

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• How do you make sure you know it's safe to move away?
• What can you do to remember and make effective observations automatic?

The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.

Go to https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk for more information about the campaign.

Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:

Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:

If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.

Free tools on our website: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/freetools

Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

Nervous Drivers Calming Kit: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/nervous-drivers-calming-kit

Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.

One-to-One Driving Confidence Coaching:

https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/one-to-one-plan

Follow or contact us on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confidentdriver/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidentdrivers/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVucIvyC_2AX33zNL7-yoQ

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In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about incorrect positioning when turning right at junctions, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.

While this information is important in relation to passing your driving test, it is also important to recognise that each of these reasons is also connected to accident statistics and becoming a safe driver on the road for as long as you hold a driving license.

We chat about:

• Common situations that result in positioning faults
• The reason why incorrect positioning is a problem

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• Have you experienced being in the wrong lane when you want to turn right?
• Are there any local roads or one-way streets where this may be relevant for your test?
• What can you do to remember and start rehearsing your lane positioning in those areas?

The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.

Go to https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk for more information about the campaign.

Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:

Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:

If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.

Free tools on our website: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/freetools

Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

Nervous Drivers Calming Kit: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/nervous-drivers-calming-kit

Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.

One-to-One Driving Confidence Coaching:

https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/one-to-one-plan

Follow or contact us on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confidentdriver/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidentdrivers/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVucIvyC_2AX33zNL7-yoQ

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In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not having proper control of the steering, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.

While this information is important in relation to passing your driving test, it is also important to recognise that each of these reasons is also connected to accident statistics and becoming a safe driver on the road for as long as you hold a driving license.

We chat about:

• Common situations that result in steering faults
• How speed is often a factor
• Which clues to look out for to help you

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• Have you experienced any problems with your steering
• Was speed a factor?
• What can you do to start improving your observations and steering control?

The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.

Go to https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk for more information about the campaign.

Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:

Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:

If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.

Free tools on our website: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/freetools

Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

Nervous Drivers Calming Kit: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/nervous-drivers-calming-kit

Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.

One-to-One Driving Confidence Coaching:

https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/one-to-one-plan

Follow or contact us on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confidentdriver/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidentdrivers/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVucIvyC_2AX33zNL7-yoQ

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If you would like us to keep you up to date with our weekly Driving Confidence podcast episodes click the most appropriate link for you:

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Driving Instructors

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