Dual Carrageways (Joining)

Dual carriageways are a type of multi-lane road. There are various ways of joining a dual carriage way including roundabouts, slip roads, normal junctions and road expansion. This lesson takes you through the recommended actions for each entry and is vital to driver training for safe driving.

Lesson guideline:

1. Joining from a roundabout
2. Joining from a sliproad
3. Joining at a normal junction
4. Crossing carriageways

Dual Carrageways (Driving)

When driving on dual carriageways there are numerous things to consider including your speed, distance, overtaking and junctions. Dual carriageways differ depending on the area, this lesson shows the different types and correct driving actions for them all.

Lesson guideline:

1. Speed Limits
2. Correct distances – the 2 second rule
3. Using your mirrors
4. Junctions
5. Lane Usage
6. Overtaking

Dual Carrageways (Exiting)

There are various ways to exit a dual carriageway. This lesson will take you through the correct driving techniques depending on the junction.

Lesson guideline:

1. Roundabouts
2. Slip Roads
3. Normal Junctions
4. Road Reductions

Motorways (Introduction)

Motorways are designed for higher speed driving than normal roads. The current speed limit is 70mph, therefore there are specific features to maintain safe driving. This lesson gives you an introduction to safe motorway driving.

Lesson guideline:

1. Speed Limits
2. Joining and exiting
3. Hardshoulder
4. Lanes
5. Service Stations
6. Vehicles

Motorways (Joining)

The most common method of joining the motorway is via a sliproad. This lesson guides you through the correct manoeuvres.

Lesson guideline:

1. Sliproads from roundabouts
2. Speed
3. Priorities
4. Distance – the 2 second rule

Motorways (Driving)

When driving on a motorway there are many rules and procedures to follow to ensure you are driving safely and the traffic is moving freely. This lesson take you through all of these and the different situations which you might experience.

Lesson guideline:

1. Positioning
2. Lane Discipline
3. Correct driving practice
4. Distance – the 2 second rule
5. Mirrors and overtaking
6. Traffic signs and roadworks
7. Breakdown
8. Driving at night
9. Sliproads

Motorways (Exiting)

When leaving the motorway you must plan well ahead and know which exit you need to take. This lesson takes you through the correct manoeuvres.

Lesson guideline:

1. Junction signs
2. Lanes
3. Mirrors and signalling
4. Speed
5. Sliproads

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