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My driving school offers lessons from these areas.

Ashton Vale, Bristol
Bedminster, Bristol
Chessels, Bristol
Clifton, Bristol
Cotham, Bristol
Hartcliffe, Bristol
Headly Park, Bristol
Hotwells, Bristol
Long Ashton, Bristol
Knowle, Bristol
Redcliffe, Bristol
Redland, Bristol
Sea Mills, Bristol
Shirehampton, Bristol
Stoke Bishop, Bristol
Totterdown, Bristol
Uplands, Bristol
Windmill Hill, Bristol
Westbury on Trym, Bristol
Withywood, Bristol
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The approved driving instructor badge Peugeot 207 1.4 Turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox On the M5 motorway

Motorway driving lessons. Planning your journey, using a road map, reading the overhead signs, joining the motorway, changing lanes, overtaking, safe separation distance, looking into the distance, being aware of traffic behind and effective use of mirrors. Use of signals, high sided vehicles, affects of cross winds, fatigue, taking breaks, emergencies, breakdowns, the hard shoulder, emergency telephone.

These are some of the topics covered in a two hour motorway driving lesson. It sounds and looks a lot but it really is easy to get used to. I have not met a pupil yet who did not enjoy a motorway lesson and at the end of the lesson they have all said they were ready to make a real journey on their own.

I often point out when we are on the M5 near Bristol that in about two hours you could be on the south coast, Torquay perhaps. Or in about 20 minutes Weston-s-Mare.

Remember that mile for mile, motorways are the safest roads, no junctions, traffic lights, or pedestrian crossings, Just keep a good lookout for traffic hold ups ahead, and make sure you are aware of traffic all around you. You will be reminded about the importance of using all the mirrors. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. A two second time gap is probably enough in town, although I prefer more. On the motorway it is nowhere near enough. Keep safe, keep back.

The picture below (taken on the M5 near Bristol) is used to illustrate the importance of reading the overhead signs in good time and knowing where you are going, particularly in choosing the correct lane for your destination.

On the M5. Overhead signs show which lane to use

Approaching a storm on the M5 near Bristol

Poor visibility ahead

Dangerous spray and crosswinds as a lorry overtakes

Motorway driving lessons