Practical lessons

Learn to choose the correct lane early and maintain a clear, steady position throughout the traffic situation.

Practise entering, positioning, signalling and leaving a roundabout while observing the area around the vehicle.

Learn to notice pedestrians early, adapt your speed and give them priority without creating new hazards.

Practise checking mirrors, signalling, positioning and watching for cyclists and pedestrians when turning right.

Plan a left turn with correct positioning, a clear signal and a safe assessment of oncoming traffic.

Understand how to use a Spanish turn to cross the road or turn around without making a direct and dangerous left turn.

Practise driving at a calm speed, observing widely and interacting clearly with pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.

Learn to recognise the no-entry sign and distinguish it from the rules for a one-way road.

Read the times for weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays correctly on parking plates and other traffic regulation plates.

Practise low speed, thorough observation and giving way when leaving a car park, property or similar area.

Assess the signs, visibility, the priority-to-the-right rule and other road users’ intentions before entering a junction.

Practise using mirrors, signalling, checking blind spots and adapting speed when changing and merging lanes.

Use the length of the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic and find a safe gap before joining.

Learn to join safely, maintain lane discipline, keep a safe following distance and plan ahead at motorway speeds.

Understand the difference between a motor-traffic road and a motorway, and how junctions, exits and oncoming traffic affect driving.

Plan your exit early, signal and usually reduce speed after entering the deceleration lane.

Adapt your following distance to speed, road conditions and visibility so that you can react and brake in a controlled way.

Assess visibility, oncoming traffic, speed and the space to return to your lane before starting to overtake.

Recognise a priority road, understand its junctions and remain prepared for other road users’ mistakes.

Learn where the priority-to-the-right rule applies, where it does not and how to show readiness at uncontrolled junctions.

Notice railway crossings early, obey signals and barriers and never enter without a clear route out.

Prepare for the pressure and suction of air when meeting or overtaking heavy vehicles, especially at high speeds.

Stop completely in the correct place, check again when necessary and continue only when the junction is safe.

Learn to distinguish urgent red warnings from yellow alerts and respond without compromising the vehicle or safety.

Review the road signs most commonly used to regulate speed, priority, prohibitions, mandatory actions and directions.

Adapt speed to the distance you can see and use the vehicle’s lights without dazzling other road users.

Reduce speed, follow temporary signs and leave enough safety space for road workers and maintenance vehicles.

Read the signs and position the vehicle correctly before turning on a one-way road, while watching for cyclists.

Make a quick head check after checking the mirrors before moving sideways, turning or opening the vehicle door.

Move your gaze actively between the direction of travel, mirrors, sides and potential hazards farther ahead.

Plan to pass the obstacle at low speed, assess oncoming traffic and leave a safe sideways clearance.

Reduce speed before the bend, choose a steady position and accelerate smoothly only when visibility and the road allow it.

Build a consistent routine of mirror checks, blind-spot checks, risk assessment and clear communication before every manoeuvre.

Understand how the vehicle’s dimensions, weight, drivetrain and assistance systems affect manoeuvring, grip and stopping distance.

Check and use the correct lights for daylight, darkness, fog and poor visibility.

Learn to identify and safely check engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and washer fluid.

Carry out a safe brake check and recognise signs of faults in the service brake, parking brake and braking system.

Check tread depth, air pressure, damage and seasonal suitability to ensure grip and reduce braking distance.

Practise a slow L-shaped reverse with thorough observation, small steering movements and readiness to stop immediately.