You need to be 17 to start learning to drive and have a valid provisional licence before you take your first driving lessons.

Pitlochry is an area that we intend to have represented by a 2Pass.eu Driving Instructor. 1st January 2009 is the first date that we intend having someone in this area.

2Pass.eu Driving School will provide a very comprehensive training package. The website we are developing will contain masses of useful material helping our members to pass both theory and practical driving tests. Online booking and payment by credit or debit card offers many advantages.

Unlike many Driving Schools, 2Pass.eu Driving School does not employ Trainee Instructors. All our Instructors are properly qualified and registered with the Driving Standards Agency.

Our driving lesson prices are very competitive, in fact it is quite possible that 2Pass.eu Driving School offer the lowest price driving lessons in this area.

Currently our Driving School is operational in Dundee with plans to expand our services to a much wider audience, starting early 2009.

A good driver needs to possess many things which can be broken down into a few categories. Knowledge of Theory, an understanding of the Driving Skills you need to acquire, and appreciation of the Driving Syllabus and ability to carry out all that these require. Included in this article are random extracts from the Theory Test, Show Me Tell Me questions, Driving Syllabus and Driving Skills.

RANDOM THEORY QUESTION

Question - At toucan crossings which of the following is correct. Choose one answer.

a) you only stop if someone is waiting to cross
b) cyclists are not permitted
c) there is a continuously flashing amber beacon
d) pedestrians and cyclists may cross

Answer - d.

RANDOM THEORY QUESTION

Approaching a roundabout you see ahead of you yellow lines at regular intervals. What is the purpose of the yellow lines? Choose one of the following.

a) To help you choose the correct lane.
b) To help you keep the correct separation distance.
c) To make you aware of your speed.
d) To tell you the distance to the roundabout.

Answer - c.

One way of building your confidence is to choose a fully qualified instructor.

Syllabus element:- Bay Parking - you must demonstrate effective all round observation and show consideration to other road users when parking your vehicle.

Control your vehicle making proper use of clutch (if fitted), accelerator, brakes and steering. Allow for clearance as your vehicle is turning, the front will swing out to the left or right depending on the direction of travel.

Keep a special look out for cyclists and pedestrians who may pass close to the front of your vehicle.

Introducing 2Pass.eu Driving School. You are reading this on a blog created to promote awareness of the services we will be offering from early in 2009 when we will be launching the 2Pass.eu Driving School Franchise. If our plans are successful we should have driving instructors covering this area.

Driving Skill:- Do you always travel at a speed at which you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear? Knowing your stopping ability is so important if you want to be a safe driver. Braking differs from one vehicle to another so ensure you know your capabilities.

Show Me Tell Me Question:- Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey. Answer - As you move off check the brakes. They should not feel spongy and the car should not pull to one side.

You have heard the saying - 'there is no substitute for experience'. How you get the experience is to practise.

Getting started - If you are 17 years of age and have a provisional licence you can start your driving lessons in a car, either manual or automatic.

Forfar is planned to be covered by 2Pass.eu Driving School. As we only go live on 1st January 2009 there will be no cover until then.

Driving Instructors and Learner Drivers benefit with 2Pass.eu Driving school. As a Driving School that is mainly marketed via the internet, our overhead costs are low. This enables us to achieve two major objectives - competitive lesson pricing for those learning to drive - extremely low cost franchise for Driving Instructors.

The 2Pass.eu Driving School website which is currently being developed is intended to provide extensive training facilities for our members. It is our intension to make this service available starting early in 2009. When launched the website will continue to be developed on an ongoing basis.

There is a lot to learn when you set out to obtain a driving licence. What is most important is that you realise that you have a responsibiltity when in control of a vehicle that is powerful and can cause injury and death if handled incorrectly. Within the text of this post are sections taken from The Driving Syllabus, The Theory Test, Driving Skills and Show Me Tell Me questions.

RANDOM THEORY QUESTION

As a driver what does the term 'BLIND SPOT' mean? Choose one of the following.

a) An area covered by your right-hand mirror.
b) An area not covered by your headlamps.
c) An area covered by your left-hand mirror.
d) An area not seen in your mirrors.

Answer - d.

RANDOM THEORY QUESTION

You are about to stop. Which one of the following should you do?

a) Sound the horn.
b) Use the mirrors.
c) Select a higher gear.
d) Flash your headlights.

Answer - b.

A qualified instructor will be able to promise the highest standards of tuition and tailor the lessons around your specific needs.

Syllabus element:- Meeting Other Traffic - If there is an obstruction on your side of the road or not enough room for two vehicles to pass safely, be prepared to wait and let approaching vehicle through. When you turn right across the path of an approaching vehicle, make sure you can do so safely. Be careful not to cause other road users to slow down, stop or swerve to avoid you.

This blog is created for the purpose of introducing 2Pass.eu Driving School. It is our intention to be represented in different parts of the UK starting from January 2009.

Driving Skill:- Can you turn the car around using forward and reverse gears whilst safely observing all around you? One of the manouevres you could be asked to perform is a 'turn in the road'. It is important that you practise effective observation whilst maintaining control of the car.

Show Me Tell Me Question:- Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working. Answer - Activate the brake pedal and make use of reflections in garage doors etc to see if the brake lights come on or ask someone to help.

In summary, our fully qualified experienced instructors can help you on the path to a full licence. What is needed from you is the correct attitude and plenty of practice.

One can be taught to drive at an early age and if you have access to off road facilities age is not a barrier. To learn to drive on public roads however you need to be 16 years old for motorcycles or 17 for a car. 2Pass.eu Driving School have qualified driving instructors that can instruct you.

Blairgowrie is planned to be covered by 2Pass.eu Driving School. As we only go live on 1st January 2009 there will be no cover until then.

2Pass.eu Driving School aim to introduce many benefits for learner drivers and we are developing a website to enable this. The first step to obtaining a licence to drive is passing the theory test. We believe that a Driving School should provide Theory Training as a service for our students. It is our intention to provide free Theory Training plus Hazard Perception.

2Pass.eu Driving School currently operate in Dundee, Scotland and offer a range of services that include Theory and Hazard Perception training plus driving instruction. When we go live with our 2Pass.eu Driving School Franchise from early 2009 we hope to offer these services and more to a much wider audience.

Learning to drive appears to many to be quite complex but in fact once you understand what is required of a good driver, learning what you need to becomes easier. To help understand what you need to know, I have inserted into this document, elements taken from the Driving Syllabus, The Theory Test, Driving skills and Show Me Tell Me questions.

RANDOM THEORY QUESTION

Objects hanging from your interior may do what? Select two of the following.

a) Restrict your view.
b) Improve your driving.
c) Distract your attention.
d) Help your concentration.

Answer - a and c.

RANDOM THEORY QUESTION

Question - Before you make a u-turn in the road, which of the following should you do?

a) Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators.
b) Signal so that other drivers can slow down for you.
c) Look over your shoulder for a final check.
d) Select a higher gear than normal.

Answer - c.

What lessons you'll need - Your instructor will estimate how long you are likely to need after your first lesson. The current average is 45 hours of tuition (Driving Standards Agency average, 2006).

Syllabus Element:- Safe Positioning - It is very important to know what a safe position is when driving and a short answer is really not possible due to the many variables. In the United Kingdom we drive on the left so for normal purposes positioning to the left is normal allowing a safety gap on the left of approximately a doors width to allow for doors opening, pot holes along the sides of roads, pedestrians standing close to the edge of the pavement etc.

This is a blog expressly developed to introduce a service we are launching from early 2009. The 2Pass.eu Driving School Franchise will be an extension of the service we already operate in Dundee, Scotland.

Driving Skill:- Do you drive with courtesy and consideration for other road users, including pedestrians? In order to be a good safe driver you need to be considerate of ALL road users!

Show Me Tell Me Question:- Tell me how you would check the tyres to show that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road. Answer - A safe tyre will have no cuts or bulges. The tread depth should be at least 1.6mm across the central 3/4s of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.

Expert instruction coupled with your determination to succeed. That's what it takes to pass a driving test. Over to you!

You need to be 17 to start learning to drive and have a valid provisional licence before you take your first driving lessons.

Arbroath can expect to have one or more 2Pass.eu Driving Instructors and it is our intention to have this area covered soon after 1st January 2009.

2Pass.eu Driving School will be able to offer many advantages for both pupils and instructors. How we will achieve this is through the use of the internet and the 2pass.eu website that is being developed. Features such as Instructor Profiles, Online Booking, Credit Card and Debit Card payment, Online Diary and much more.

Unlike many Driving Schools, 2Pass.eu Driving School does not employ Trainee Instructors. All our Instructors are properly qualified and registered with the Driving Standards Agency.

Our driving lesson prices are very competitive, in fact it is quite possible that 2Pass.eu Driving School offer the lowest price driving lessons in this area.

Currently our Driving School is operational in Dundee with plans to expand our services to a much wider audience, starting early 2009.

The process of learning to drive is enhanced when one is taught via a structured process. Throughout this article are extracts from the process which includes Theory Training, Driving Syllabus, some of the Driving skills you need to possess and samples from the Show Me Tell Me questions, two of which you will get asked at the beginning of a driving test.

RANDOM THEORY QUESTION

Objects hanging from your interior may do what? Select two of the following.

a) Restrict your view.
b) Improve your driving.
c) Distract your attention.
d) Help your concentration.

Answer - a and c.

RANDOM THEORY QUESTION

Question - In daylight, an approaching motorcyclist is using a dipped headlight. Why? Choose one answer from the following:-

a) So that the rider can be seen more easily
b) To stop the battery overcharging
c) To improve the rider's vision
d) The motorcyclist is inviting you to proceed

Answer - a.

There are two groups of instructors, trainee and fully qualified. You can identify them by the badge in the front of their car. Trainees have a Red Triangular Badge. Fully Qualified Instructors have a Green Octagonal Badge.

Syllabus element:- Junctions - You should be able to judge the correct speed of approach so that you can enter a junction safely and stop if necessary. Position your vehicle correctly. Use the correct lane. If turning right, keep as near to the centre of the road as is safe. Avoid cutting the corner when turning right. when turning left keep over to the left and avoid swinging out. Check your left mirror for cyclists and motorcyclists and before moving to the left check for pedestrians.

The 2Pass.eu Driving School Franchise is launching early in 2009 when it is hoped that we will have representation in this area.

Driving Skill:- Can you turn the car around using forward and reverse gears whilst safely observing all around you? One of the manouevres you could be asked to perform is a 'turn in the road'. It is important that you practise effective observation whilst maintaining control of the car.

Show Me Tell Me Question :- Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Answer :- Identify the brake fluid reservoir and check the fluid level against the min/max levels.

In summary, our fully qualified experienced instructors can help you on the path to a full licence. What is needed from you is the correct attitude and plenty of practice.

Getting started - If you are 17 years of age and have a provisional licence you can start your driving lessons in a car, either manual or automatic.

Forfar is planned to be covered by 2Pass.eu Driving School. As we only go live on 1st January 2009 there will be no cover until then.

Driving Instructors and Learner Drivers benefit with 2Pass.eu Driving school. As a Driving School that is mainly marketed via the internet, our overhead costs are low. This enables us to achieve two major objectives - competitive lesson pricing for those learning to drive - extremely low cost franchise for Driving Instructors.

The 2Pass.eu Driving School website which is currently being developed is intended to provide extensive training facilities for our members. It is our intension to make this service available starting early in 2009. When launched the website will continue to be developed on an ongoing basis.

There is a lot to learn when you set out to obtain a driving licence. What is most important is that you realise that you have a responsibiltity when in control of a vehicle that is powerful and can cause injury and death if handled incorrectly. Within the text of this post are sections taken from The Driving Syllabus, The Theory Test, Driving Skills and Show Me Tell Me questions.

RANDOM THEORY QUESTION

As a driver what does the term 'BLIND SPOT' mean? Choose one of the following.

a) An area covered by your right-hand mirror.
b) An area not covered by your headlamps.
c) An area covered by your left-hand mirror.
d) An area not seen in your mirrors.

Answer - d.

RANDOM THEORY QUESTION

You are about to stop. Which one of the following should you do?

a) Sound the horn.
b) Use the mirrors.
c) Select a higher gear.
d) Flash your headlights.

Answer - b.

A qualified instructor will be able to promise the highest standards of tuition and tailor the lessons around your specific needs.

Syllabus element:- Meeting Other Traffic - If there is an obstruction on your side of the road or not enough room for two vehicles to pass safely, be prepared to wait and let approaching vehicle through. When you turn right across the path of an approaching vehicle, make sure you can do so safely. Be careful not to cause other road users to slow down, stop or swerve to avoid you.

This blog is created for the purpose of introducing 2Pass.eu Driving School. It is our intention to be represented in different parts of the UK starting from January 2009.

Driving Skill:- Can you turn the car around using forward and reverse gears whilst safely observing all around you? One of the manouevres you could be asked to perform is a 'turn in the road'. It is important that you practise effective observation whilst maintaining control of the car.

Show Me Tell Me Question:- Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working. Answer - Activate the brake pedal and make use of reflections in garage doors etc to see if the brake lights come on or ask someone to help.

In summary, our fully qualified experienced instructors can help you on the path to a full licence. What is needed from you is the correct attitude and plenty of practice.