The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), the people who will carry out your driving test, has recommended a comprehensive syllabus that new drivers should be taught in order to bring them up to the required standard.

I will teach this syllabus in a way that will suit each student's ability. I will not teach shortcuts or tricks just to enable a quick test pass. It is my professional responsibility to produce safe, competent drivers.

The main topics I shall teach are listed below. It should be noted that these are just a list of the areas that are to be covered and do not suggest a set list of lessons. As stated, lessons will be tailored to suit each pupil's individual needs. Further information is provided on the corresponding pages and these can be used as lesson notes during your training.

• Complete A Licence Check
• Read my Terms & Conditions
• Download the Total Drive App
• Pass Minimum Eyesight Check

• Controls & Cockpit Checks
• Moving Off & Stopping
• Changing Gears
• Steering

• Hazards & Hazard Drill (M-S-P-S-G-L)
• Approaching Junctions To Turn
• Approaching Junctions To Emerge
• Overtaking Slow & Stationary Vehicles

• Defensive Driving
• Traffic Signs & Markings
• Crossroads
• Roundabouts
• Traffic Lights
• Pedestrian Crossings
• Level Crossings
• Stopping & Separation Distances
• Different Weather Conditions
• Driving At Night
• Motorway Driving

• Turn In The Road
• Reverse Bay Parking
• Forward Bay Parking
• Reverse Parallel Parking
• Pull Up On The Right
• Controlled Emergency Stop
• Reverse Around A Corner

• Show Me, Tell Me
• Basic Maintenance
• Driving On Country Roads
• Using SatNav & DashCams
• Technology & Safety
• Breakdowns & Punctures
• Fuelling Up
• Dealing With Emergency Vehicles
• City Centre Driving