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Useful Learning Resources
Books & Manuals
Essential Reading:
The
Highway Code is the "bible" of all road
users and (like The Bible) some of us read it more than
others. This book puts together the system of rules we
all follow when we drive.
Unfortunately it was, until they revamped it a year and a bit ago, the most unreadable book in the English language. The new edition is much more user-friendly, although it is still not exactly four stars as a good bedtime read.
A number of books try to grasp the nettle of the theory test. They largely end up reiterating the general issues already explained in other more useful books about driving. The theory test is, after all, about just these things.
A book to test yourself with is a valuable part of your preparation: "AA Pass First Time Driving Test Theory 2002/2003" is a good example. Try also "Roadsense: the Official Guide to Hazard Perception for All Drivers and Riders" by Suzi Perry
Advisable Reading:
Driving: The Essential Skills . In readable form, a validation of everything your driving instructor was trying to tell you. A good "general driving" volume.
To see how the practical driving test then evaluates and tests these skills have a look at The Official Driving Test. A book by the "test people" (the DSA) themselves, it splits the test into each of its elements to describe what the examiner expects, and the faults that could make him unhappy.
Suggested Reading:
If you like your roadsigns writ large, Know your Traffic Signs is the book for you! There is a little interesting history, too.
For more advanced exploration of driving methods - especially in the latter half of your driving course try Roadcraft (The Essential Police Drivers Handbook) .
The greater part of this book is based upon police driving practices and is particularly good with skills such as overtaking, often difficult to practice in any depth when you are a learner, yet vital to your driving safety.
Web Sites
The correct approach for learner driver information, and a booking hub for theory and practical tests.
A general site with directories and advice on everything from passing your theory test to buying a car.
Wearing the proper shoes for driving? Know your cockpit drill? An interesting "How to.." section and some "Fascinating Facts".
From the Stationery Office, the Roadcode is intended for younger road users, but it's still an interesting site for theory test preparation especially. The "Road Signs Quiz" is fun, if a little tongue in cheek...
All about the Pass Plus. Which is a very, very, very good idea!
They rejoice in the wonderfully user-friendly and snappy title of "The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency" but at least they do say "Welcome"!>
Here's where to go if you want to know how to license almost anything... including you, of course.
Encyclopaedic site for the learner, and to some extent the qualified driver, too. Given the author Bill Lavender's association with BSM there is surprisingly little promotion for the old firm: read the jokes; follow the links - maybe not all original, but good stuff.
The Institute of Advanced Motorists runs probably the most accessible and beneficial (in the author's opinion) further training programme for drivers. They are not backward in promoting the cause, however, so click on to find out more.........
the unbiased web site for Learner drivers, Driving Instructors, Instructor trainees and anybody else who has an interest in the driver training industry.
