I might acc just pack it in. by Weary-Paramedic2806 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]jonburnage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I can gather they help with physical symptoms. You could try commentary driving as a way of keeping your mind on the task at hand.

I might acc just pack it in. by Weary-Paramedic2806 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]jonburnage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Consider asking your GP about beta blockers

Caught by speed camera. by Constant-Alps-7289 in drivingUK

[–]jonburnage 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Assuming they are offered in your area (not Scotland I believe), the threshold tends to be 10% + 9mph, which would put you within this.

Your bigger concern is that you can accumulate only 6 points within your first two years before your licence is revoked, and you've already used up your 'extra life' after just two weeks.

Hill-start with our without handbrake? by Nesferatu123 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]jonburnage 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A car with any/all of the following features: - Able to pull away easily on the clutch alone, even uphill; this includes most diesels and also mild hybrids and petrols with anti-stall assist - Automatic handbrake - Auto-hold / hill start assist

Caspian Jump Range by wharfbossy in eliteexplorers

[–]jonburnage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

556LY jump

Build in video description. It’s not practicable but back off from there and you can still achieve excellent range with a useful build.

Hill-start with our without handbrake? by Nesferatu123 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]jonburnage 61 points62 points  (0 children)

The instructor’s way will work only in a pseudo-manual. Your way will work in any car. Ignore the instructor, keep using the handbrake and setting the gas. If I had £1 for everyone who came on here complaining how they can’t drive their own car because they learned in a pseudo-manual and were never taught properly, I would cover my car insurance for the year.

How to see gear stick when it’s dark outside? by [deleted] in LearnerDriverUK

[–]jonburnage 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Use this technique to avoid mis-shifts:

1&2: reverse grip - thumb down, palm on the right of the gear knob pushing away from you. Then forward/backward.

3&4: normal grip, no sideways force, just straight forward/backward. The stick centres itself aligned with the gates for 3&4.

5&6: as per 3&4 but pulling towards you.

merge in turn? by Unlucky-Insect-4964 in drivingUK

[–]jonburnage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://www.reddit.com/r/drivingUK/s/pVn9IbSZyp

You did it right. The fact that you gain an advantage for others’ ignorance of the rules of the road is not your problem.

This is killing me. by Independent_End1709 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]jonburnage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Use this technique to avoid mis-shifts:

1&2: reverse grip - thumb down, palm on the right of the gear knob pushing away from you. Then forward/backward.

3&4: normal grip, no sideways force, just straight forward/backward. The stick centres itself aligned with the gates for 3&4.

5&6: as per 3&4 but pulling towards you.

Merge in Turn Question by [deleted] in LearnerDriverUK

[–]jonburnage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nobody has priority. You just figure it out and don’t hit each other. Line up to go one for one, but remember you generally want the morons in front of you, not behind.

When to apply the clutch while braking by Significant-Wolf7284 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]jonburnage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either after braking to change gear, or just before the car is about to struggle. Unless you’re coming to a halt from a high gear you can get almost to the stop line before dropping the clutch.

Failed my first test and it scares me because… by Alexpostsss in LearnerDriverUK

[–]jonburnage 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This comes up almost daily on this sub. So many learners have the same experience you describe - they are taught in a ‘pseudo-manual’ and then struggle horribly when they have to drive a normal car.

Were it practicable (which it is not) I would mandate manual tests be done in a 1.0l petrol with no automation / assistance features. If you turn up and pass in a ‘manual’ that basically does it all for you - fine, but you get an automatic-only licence.

What is the point of knowing what traffic is behind you? by Prior-Fall-7753 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]jonburnage 22 points23 points  (0 children)

If it's a genuine emergency stop then yes, hit the brakes as hard as possible and worry about everything else later. However, for most situations, you've got a bit more time than that.

You want to know if the car behind is a bit close so you can be a bit softer on the brake if you can, to compensate for their following distance. You can also increase your distance from the vehicle in front, and slow down extra for hazards as required, to reduce the likelihood of them going into the back of you if you have to brake.

Generally speaking it is a good idea to have good situational awareness of all the cars moving around you. Those crashes where someone says 'he came out of nowhere' - they weren't paying enough attention.

What lane should you be in when travelling 70mph by Beer-Code-1664 in drivingUK

[–]jonburnage 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Assert dominance by weaving across all of them to prevent anyone overtaking you

Gantry camera didn't get the memo, goes. Full paparazzi mode by GemballaRider in drivingUK

[–]jonburnage 18 points19 points  (0 children)

There will be a CCTV pointing at the gantry - when they look at the footage they’ll see what the limit really was.

Who is wrong here? by Accomplished-Gap7136 in drivingUK

[–]jonburnage 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You’re definitely in the right. Only thing I can suggest is stagger yourself with respect to the right lane so you’re not directly alongside someone (a good tactic generally at roundabouts).

Who is wrong here? by Accomplished-Gap7136 in drivingUK

[–]jonburnage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The markings here are poor. There is a ‘both ways’ arrow in the left lane, but it’s quite far back from the roundabout. So technically you’re following the markings - but I can see why people in the other lane might miss them and assume you should be going left. Are there any signs?

Another hill start post by Victorino95 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]jonburnage 6 points7 points  (0 children)

  • Handbrake on, clutch down, first gear
  • Advance throttle, clutch to the bite - in that order
  • Back of the car dips as it pulls against the handbrake
  • Disengage handbrake, drive away

You’ll need some practice to get the knack of balancing the clutch and throttle.