The Blind Spot: Why It Matters for Learner Drivers
One of the hardest things for any trainee to master is the “system of car control” outlined on page 16 of the SA Driving Companion. But why does this part trip up so many learners? What Is the Blind Spot?A blind spot is any area not covered by your mirrors or normal field of vision […]
When is it time to engage driving instructor?
I get asked this question a lot. The answer is simple. As soon as you can and the reason for this is so the trainee gets the best possible start and adopts good habits from the beginning. Each trainee is different, and I have found that there is not a requirement for a set model […]
How to Get Your Car Ready for Wet Weather Driving
My gosh what is this stuff falling from the sky? Is it those pesky kids sitting on Grandpa’s roof eating corn that causes him to shout to his wife that the rains are here. I think the catch line from that advertisement was, “Marge, Marge, the rains are here!”. If I was living in Southpark […]
Slippery When Wet: Driving Safely in Adelaide Hills’ Challenging Conditions
🚧 Slippery when wet, sounds like an album title, right? But out here in the Adelaide Hills, it’s more like a warning sign that needs to be taken seriously. Our roads can get seriously slick when it rains, and even with all the fancy tech in modern cars, improved tyre compounds and better road surfaces, […]
Helpful Hints and Essential Driving Tips
Hi folks, I thought I would share some of the tips that I talk to my trainees about while we are out on the road. Essential Tips for Safe Driving 1. Use the EzyReg App If you don’t already have the EzyReg app, get it. With this app, you can check the registration of any […]
What Motorists Do to Trainees
Since starting “Learn to P” and “Learners to Plates” in 2022, I have logged up a lot of hours training new drivers. In this time, I have witnessed far too many close calls. Unfortunately, most of these events have not been caused by the trainee. So, I have decided to write a bit of a […]
The Best Driving Routes to Practice in the Adelaide Hills
The Adelaide Hills offers some fantastic routes that give learners a chance to build key driving skills, with a good mix of suburban streets and rural roads. Below are some optimized routes that better suit various skill levels, from beginners to more advanced learners. 1. Nairne to Mount Barker – Gentle Start for New Drivers […]
How to Prepare for Your Driving Test in Mount Barker and Surrounding Suburbs
Taking your driving test can feel overwhelming, but with the right preparation, you’ll be ready to pass with confidence. If you plan to take your test in Mount Barker or one of the surrounding suburbs in the Adelaide Hills, you should know a few key things. This guide will walk you through everything from choosing […]
Leave Competition and Impatience at Home: A Message from Your Driver Trainer
As a driver trainer, I’ve noticed two things that we should all try to leave behind when we get behind the wheel: Our natural human competitiveness and our impatience. 1. Why Competitiveness Doesn’t Belong on the Road Competition is great in sports or the workplace, but it has no place on the road. That inner […]
