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    Hazard Ahead
    Hazard Ahead
    Hazard Ahead
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    Hazard Ahead

    By Andy Hall

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    In this original and practical manual, driving instructor Andy Hall guides new - and more experienced - car drivers through every type of hazard they are likely to meet on Britain's roads.
    Using unique 'through the windscreen' photographs linked to explanatory text, every kind of driving situation, on country roads through built-up areas to motorways, is expertly covered.
    This book will also complement your Hazard Perception Training in preparation for the UK Hazard Perception Test.
    A final comprehensive set of questions tests your knowledge, ensuring that whatever driving hazard appears on the road ahead, you'll know how to deal with it.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRussell Smith
    Release dateMay 22, 2012
    ISBN9781476488103
    Hazard Ahead
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    Andy Hall

    In January 2000, after a career in the insurance industry, I switched to driver education, qualifying as an Approved Driving Instructor and registering with the Driving Standards Agency. I franchised myself with the Central Instructors' Association Driving School. Now I am working for myself. I enjoy my new work and find the high quality of teaching required challenging and very rewarding. I have written the Hazard Ahead book and also developed tutorials on roundabouts. In 2001 I qualified as a mentor with Rainer Kent Mentoring and, supported by Kent County Council, help young people coming out of care homes. For this voluntary work role I have attended a number of additional training courses on drug abuse, mental health and work involvement of Connections (a government organisation) for helping young people into work training experience and jobs. I am working to qualify for the B-Tech Award qualification. A member of the Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club, I enjoy playing golf, tennis, walking and swimming. I hold both British and Canadian Private Pilot's Licences and enjoy classical and jazz music.

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      Hazard Ahead - Andy Hall

      HAZARD AHEAD

      Written and photographed by Andy Hall

      ~Copyright 2012 Andy Hall

      Andy Hall has asserted his rights under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise without the prior permission of the publisher.

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Published and edited for Andy Hall by Russell Smith on Smashwords

      http://www.facebook.com/Free2Publish

      ***

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1 - INDICATORS

      Chapter 2 - USE OF MIRRORS

      Chapter 3 - JUNCTIONS MINOR TO MAJOR

      Chapter 4 - JUNCTIONS MAJOR TO MINOR

      Chapter 5 - PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS

      Chapter 6 - THE YELLOW BOX

      Chapter 7 - THE HORN

      Chapter 8 - CROSS ROADS

      Chapter 9 - COUNTRY ROADS

      Chapter 10 - ONE WAY STREETS

      Chapter 11 - MEETING TRAFFIC

      Chapter 12 - ADEQUATE CLEARANCE

      Chapter 13 - ANTICIPATION

      Chapter 14 - THE BUS

      Chapter 15 - THE DUSTCART

      Chapter 16 - VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

      Chapter 17 - EMERGENCY VEHICLES

      Chapter 18 - CYCLISTS

      Chapter 19 - ROUNDABOUTS

      Chapter 20 - DUAL CARRIDGEWAYS

      Chapter 21 - MOTORWAYS

      Chapter 22 - SPEED AWARENESS

      Chapter 23 - ALL WEATHER DRIVING

      Chapter 24 - NIGHT DRIVING

      Chapter 25 - QUESTIONS

      AUTHOR PROFILE

      INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING TO UNDERSTAND THE ROADS

      Welcome to the Hazard Ahead Book, which I hope you will find a useful add-on tool to your other driving aids.

      THERE'S A LOT TO LEARN

      To learn to drive you must have a Valid Provisional Driving Licence.

      If you have never been at the controls of a car before you will find that there is a lot to absorb in the first 10 or so hours of lessons.

      The ability to coordinate your eyes, hands and feet all at the same time is rather like playing a complex piece of music on a cathedral organ! Concentration is at a high level right from when you move away from the kerb for the first time.

      To use the steering wheel correctly and at the same time be able to check what is going on behind you with your mirrors as well as changing gear is a mental stress reaction that can be hard to overcome in the early stages of driving a vehicle. Moreover, remembering the correct sequence of doing the things required as a driver can be a marathon task. No one would expect the memory system of the human brain to take in all the instructions given the instant you start to drive. To enter a busy road with different types of junctions is mind boggling to say the least!

      If you are using a private car, you must be accompanied by a driver with a Full Licence and a minimum of three years experience following the date he/she passed the practical test. The car must have 'L' Plates attached front and back. Remember you are not allowed on motorways with a provisional licence.

      THE RIGHT FRAME OF MIND

      Having the right frame of mind is very important. You need to have a calm approach to dealing with the pressures that build up inside you while travelling on the roads. Keeping your cool is the key to your survival. Never assume you have right of way over anyone. Avoid road ownership. Everyone has a right to be on the roads. Having the right attitude is not a weakness, but a feeling of strength by being in command of yourself and aware of what is going on around you.

      The ability to scan ahead as well as seeing what is going on behind you while driving is all part of your skills as a safe and competent driver. Secondly, to identify a risk, then plan how to deal with it methodically, should be part of your decision-making. Without the ability to plan in good time and totally concentrate on dealing with a particular risk means that you are moving into an accident zone. Never assume that all drivers are going to behave in the manner you might expect. You might feel annoyed or frustrated by their actions, but you just have to avoid challenging them or competing. A car might overtake you even though you are travelling up to the speed limit of the road. Overtaking is a dangerous and, in many ways, an unnecessary manoeuvre, but in this situation never increase your speed to prevent them from doing this.

      DEFENSIVE DRIVING

      Defensive driving is the best way to be safe. Even if you have priority over oncoming traffic you might have to slow down or even stop if necessary to avoid confrontation.

      Progressive driving is what the police like and so, of course, do the examiners! Clearing a junction in a positive way is good driving.

      PLANNING AHEAD

      Planning a drive is essential especially if you are taking unfamiliar roads. Having up-to-date maps will help you prepare the journey sensibly. Allow plenty of time to study the best routes. A long trip should be prepared at least the day before you depart. Then allow almost more time than needed to make the trip. Leaving the journey late will create a dangerous drive. Your thoughts on road safety will be over-ridden by anxieties and frustration. You could experience traffic delays that could seriously hamper your arrival time.

      STATE OF HEALTH

      It is vitally important that you are in good health, in sound mind and not suffering from depression, fatigue or stress. If, for example, you have suffered as a result of losing a friend or a member of the family then you will quite likely find driving difficult to do well, because your mind will not be fully in focus with the roads. There are other issues that could have a detrimental effect on your concentration to drive like financial worries, examination results, peer groups and work uncertainties.

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