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A growing library of practical advice for learners — tap a topic below to expand it. We'll keep adding to this as new themes come up.

Car control+

Cockpit drill and seating position
Starting and stopping the engine
Clutch control and finding the biting point
Moving off safely
Steering technique
Using the accelerator smoothly
Normal and progressive braking
Coordinating the clutch and brake when stopping

Gears+

When and how to change gear
Matching gears to speed
Changing down when slowing
Block gear changes
Selecting a suitable gear before a junction
Avoiding unnecessary gear changes
Hill starts and downhill control
What coasting is and why it reduces control
Recovering safely after selecting the wrong gear

Braking and stopping+

Planning early and braking progressively
Understanding stopping distances
Safe following distances
Braking in rain, ice and poor conditions
Emergency stops and ABS
Using the parking brake correctly
Stopping smoothly without stalling
Holding the car safely on a hill

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