Different road types

Main skills in this section:

• Country roads
• Towns and cities
• Dual carriageways
• Motorways

Country roads

What this skill covers

Anticipating and planning journeys on country roads. How to drive at an appropriate speed, consider traffic and stay safe on road bends.

What you must know and understand

How to scan the road and the road priorities

How to allow for other traffic

What speed restriction they should keep within for the type of road

How to look for hazards

How to drive safely around bends

Towns and cities

What this skill covers

Driving on busy roads in towns and cities.

What you must know and understand

How to cooperate with other road users to keep the traffic flowing and prevent accidents

That they must look out for other road users and try to predict what they’re likely to do

To allow plenty of space for road users who may have different road rules. For example, a driver of a large vehicle may need to swing out to make a turn

Dual carriageways

What this skill covers

Driving on urban and rural carriageways and clearways.

What you must know and understand

The speed limits and lane discipline for dual carriageways

Any advance warning or information signs

How to join and leave a dual carriageway safely

How to turn safely on a dual carriageway

What to do if their car breaks down, including using hazard lights and triangles

How road and weather conditions can make dual carriageway driving more difficult

You must use the MSM and PSL routine.

Motorways

What this skill covers

Driving on motorways. Motorway rules, signs, signals and lane discipline.

What you must know and understand

The speed limit and lane discipline for motorways

How to join and leave a motorway safely

What to do if their car breaks down on a motorway

How they should take regular breaks from driving

Smart motorways and emergency refuge areas

To be aware of other vehicles

Your pupil must use the MSM and PSL routine.