If you use the accelerator, brakes, clutch and steering smoothly, not only will you give your passengers a comfortable ride, but you will also reduce the wear and tear on your car, resulting in saving pounds on maintenance expenses.  What a result.

When braking, it is important to apply the footbrake smoothly and progressively.

Remember!  To avoid the car lurching forward as you come to a halt, ease the pressure on the brake pedal just prior to the car coming to a stop.

Remember!  In wet conditions it can take twice as long to stop as in dry conditions.

In dry conditions, use the 2 second rule.  As the vehicle in front passes a reference point, (a bridge or road sign for example), say to yourself; “Only a fool breaks the 2 second rule.”  If you have already passed the referne point you are too close and you need to gradually increase the gap to the car in front.

To maintain the correct road position, position your car approximately 1 metre from the left hand kerb. Look at the left hand kerb to see where it appears in the windscreen and take a reference point, such as your windscreen wiper or washer jet.  To maintain your position, simply line up your reference point with the line of the kerb.  Result – Perfect road position every time.