The cost of getting on the road Learning to drive, buying a car, tax and insurance are part of prepping a young driver for life as a motorist. But how much does it really cost? This guide  by Go Compare not only gives you comparison of car insurance quotes, but can offer short-term learner driver insurance for drivers aged 17-65, starting from seven days to 24 weeks - with the ability to select cover type. https://www.gocompare.com/car-insurance/guide/the-cost-of-getting-on-the-road/ Sorry, you do not have iframe working. Click here to go to the article. The cost of getting on the road Learning to drive, buying a car, tax and insurance are part of prepping a young driver for life as a motorist. But how much does it really cost? This guide by Go Compare not only gives you comparison of car insurance quotes, but can offer short-term learner driver insurance for drivers aged 17-65, starting from seven days to 24 weeks - with the ability to select co...

Motorway Information Signs  All motorway signs are blue. The following table identifies the most common signs and what they mean.  Read on for more information on Motorway Driving Pass Plus   can help you get to grips with parts of driving you may not have covered in much detail in your lessons such as motorway driving. Alternatively, you could ask your driving instructor to take you for a couple of extra lessons in areas such as this to build your confidence. Or we may suggest this as part of driver training. Pass plus can be covered after your test, read on to find out more about Plus and how 4front Driving School could help you. If you are interested in learning to drive then please call Simon at 4front Driving School on 07905657229 Or visit our website on  http://www.4frontdrivingschool.co.uk You can email 4frontdrivingschool@gmail.com Or visit our Facebook Page at  http://www.facebook.com/4front...

Motorway Driving Make sure your car is ready for a drive on the Motorway  High speeds and long distances can increase the chance of your car breaking down so you are recommended to carry out the following checks on your vehicle beforehand: Tyres : Make sure they’re in good condition and inflated to the correct pressure for motorway driving. This is indicated in the vehicle handbook or drivers door pannel. U se a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps. Check the tyre tyres depth and that there are no cuts and bulges. There should be 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre. Displaying any faults?:  Make sure there are no mechanical faults lit up on the dash display. Mirrors : Make sure your mirrors are visibily clean and correctly positioned. Windscreen and windows : Make ...

Traffic control lights There is a sequence to remember when it comes to traffic lights, but what do they mean?  (please note that some crossings work differently and an amber flashing light may appear)   RED means ‘Stop’. Wait behind the stop line on the carriageway RED AND AMBER also means ‘Stop’. Do not pass through or start until GREEN shows. GREEN means you may go on if the way is clear. Take special care if you intend to turn left or right and give way to pedestrians who are crossing. AMBER means ‘Stop’ at the stop line. You may go on only if the AMBER appears after you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that to pull up might cause an accident. What about amber flashing lights? Pelican crossings are signal-controlled crossings operated by pedestrians. Push-button controls change the signals. Pelican crossings have no red-and-amber stage before green; instead, t...

A tutorial in gear selection Changing gear allows a car to be driven economically, reducing fuel consumption and maximising performance. The more you become consistent with your gear selection, matching it with the revs and good clutch control then the more fuel efficient you will become. Most modern cars have 6 gears and reverse. To change gear: Once you have achieved 2000 revs per minute - Release the accelerator pedal and then press the clutch pedal down fully. Remove your left hand from the steering wheel, position the hand according to the gear needed and avoid cupping it around the gear knob and move the lever gently but precisely from one position to another. Return your left hand to the steering wheel. Release the clutch pedal slowly snd smoothly   Then once released reapply power by pressing down on the accelerator pedal to continue to increase your speed. Whilst changing gear you must always keep your eyes on the road and not look down at the gear...

The 2 Second Rule When you learn to drive with 4front Driving School, you are taught to be a better and safer driver. One of the key factors to drive safely is to keep at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle In front at all times. You will realise that the following distance increases the faster you go but the time it takes you to get to the same point as the vehicle In front stays the same. We need to keep a safe distance so that we have enough time to think and react. As we all know safety on the road is paramount, but so often drivers just don't pay attention to the two second rule. If you find that the vehicle behind you is ignoring this rule and following too close we suggest reducing the speed slightly and increase the distance between you and the vehicle In front so that you reduce the risk of needing to brake hard. So, what is the two second rule? Well, one second is the distance between yourse...

What is stopping distance? Stopping distance is the time that it takes to bring a moving car to a complete stop. This includes the time it takes you to react to the hazard (thinking distance), and the time it takes for the brakes to stop the car (braking distance) You can calculate it with this stopping distance formula: Stopping distance = thinking distance + braking distance When driving, you should leave enough clear distance in front of you to be able to come to a stop. This is in case the traffic suddenly slows down, causing you to brake. We can achieve this by following the 2 second rule However, stopping distances vary depending on factors like the weather and your driving speed. Stopping distances Stopping distances include the distance travelled while the driver notices a hazard and applies the brakes (thinking distance), and while the vehicle comes to a full stop from its initial speed (braking distance). The government's official estimates ...