St Helens Group of Advanced Motorists

Driving Tips

 

I passed my Advanced Driving Test in 1986, having completed a number of Observed runs with members of the St Helens Group.

 

Being enthusiastic about Advanced Driving I stayed with the Group and have been an Observer ever since. I have participated in approximately 800 observed runs since 1986 in helping members of the public to pass the Advanced Test. In 1997 I obtained the Institute of Advanced Motorists Senior Observer Certificate and passed re-tests in 2002, 2005 and 2009. I was also the Group's Chairman for 4 years and the Training Officer for 6 years. I hope that the following driving tips/advice I have put together will help to plug some of the holes in your understanding of Advanced Driving. These are my own ideas except for a few contributions from fellow Observers, where appropriate credit is given. As always, please use the advice wisely.

 

Mark Farnworth
Group Vice-President

1. Advanced Driving Books

2. Terminology

3. Applying the System of Car Control

4. Observation

5. Town Driving

6. Country Driving

7. Motorway Driving

8. Roundabouts

9. Overtaking

10. Traffic Lights on Dual Carriageways

11. Commentary

12. Signalling Right of Way

13. Use of the Handbrake

14. Dealing with Horses

15. The Use of Automatic Gearboxes (Advice from the IAM)

16. Corners & Bends

17. Anti-Lock Braking System

18. Driving Tips At A Glance

Disclaimer: Driving is never a black and white activity, but full of grey areas, therefore neither I nor my fellow Observers in the St Helens Group of Advanced Motorists are liable for any consequences you may experience as a result of reading our advice. You are the driver. You should be in control of your vehicle at all times.