by Brendan Tierney | Aug 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
“The 3 Point Turn” as it was previously known, when I was learning to drive! Nowadays, it’s known as the ‘Turnabout’ or ‘Turn in the Road’ manoeuvre because you are allowed to take more the 3 movements. In general, most pupils get this manoeuvre without much... by Brendan Tierney | Aug 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
“A flashing signal means the bulb works…nothing else”. A Garda friend of mine told me this, after an Advance Driver training course he completed, and it has stuck with me ever since. I teach this to all my pupils ever since. For example if you are emerging onto a road... by Brendan Tierney | Aug 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Possibly the part of the test that causes the most stress, yet rarely gets marked! Firstly, I think this manoeuvre should be removed from the test itself (not lessons), but that’s for another article. 😊 But for now, you have to do it, so lets give you some tips for... by Brendan Tierney | Aug 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Over the years, I have heard every story you can imagine about how someone failed for something innocuous, or it was one specific thing, or how, “My test lasted 10 minutes and the tester just said head back to test centre cos I was so good!” 😂 Below are a few... by Brendan Tierney | Aug 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
This week, I said I’d highlight a number of small issues that regularly cause potential confusion and often lead to marks. STOPPING DISTANCE: When stopping behind vehicles in traffic, you are supposed to stop one car length back from it. We generally teach:... by Brendan Tierney | Aug 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
No need for ponytails, or dangly earrings, just move your head! I endlessly see this advice by Learners online, yet, I keep saying, no need for any of that if you actually just move your head when checking mirrors! People get very over-excited about ensuring they do...
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