RAMP and MSPSL - secrets for passing test

Following on from yesterday's tip - let's look at how the examiner's are taught. Ok so there's a junction coming up and we are going to turn right - this is what the examiner thinks: RAMP = (check) Road Ahead, (check) Mirror, (eyes on) Pupil and says "at the road ahead please turn right". The examiner then checks if the pupil follows MSPSL. Mirrors - are pupil's eyes looking into internal and right mirrors? Signal - is pupil's finger applying right signal at the correct time? Position - are we steering to just left of centre? Speed - are we slowing down to correct speed for junction, correct gear too? Look - is pupil looking ahead and right? And finally is the pupil's decision a good one i.e. to go or stop?
So every time the examiner says " at the ..... ahead please turn ......" - you should kick off your MSPSL procedure - this is the correct way to deal with ALL hazards anyway and if you apply it correctly, you will have a better than average chance in your test.

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Top ten reasons for failing the practical driving test

According to the Driving Standards Agency, the current pass rate for the UK driving test is 43%. So it has to be useful to know what most people do wrong.

The top ten reasons for failing the driving test are:

1. Observation at junctions: Ineffective observation and judgement.
2. Reverse parking manoeuvre: Ineffective observation or lack of accuracy.
3. Use of mirrors: Not checking or not acting on information from mirrors.
4. Reversing around a corner manoeuvre: Ineffective observation or a lack of accuracy.
5. Incorrect use of signals on driving test: Not cancelling or giving misleading signals.
6. Moving away safely: Ineffective observation before moving.
7. Incorrect positioning on the road: At roundabouts or on bends.
8. Lack of steering control: Steering too early or leaving it too late.
9. Incorrect positioning to turn right: At junctions and in one way streets.
10. Inappropriate speed during the test: Travelling too slowly or being hesitant.

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Save energy with properly inflated tyres

Under-inflated tyres waste fuel, adding maybe 2% to your fuel bill. They will also wear the tyres on the outside before the inside thus reducing life, so check the pressures regularly - using the vehicles handbook as a reference.

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Today's Tip For Eco Friendly Driving

Air conditioning increases fuel consumption by around 10%, so it is usually more cost effective to open a window. However, at higher speeds of 50mph or above, the additional drag caused by having a window open begins to approach the cost of the aircon.

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Daily Tips For Eco Friendly Driving

Smooth driving at a sensible speed is the best way to keep emissions and expenditure to a minimum. Generally speaking, petrol is consumed quicker at low and high speeds, with 50 to 60mph usually being the most fuel-efficient speeds. So, try to plan your route and timing to avoid traffic jams, and remember also that driving over 70mph, as well as being against the law, dramatically increases emissions and consumption. Even driving at 70mph can cost up to 25% more than driving at 50mph. Remember too that both fast acceleration and heavy braking use more fuel.
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