Motorway Driving
Driving on motorways differ from normal roads in that a greater volume of
traffic is travelling in the same direction at higher speeds. These roads should
be safer to drive on but greater demands are placed on both the driver and
vehicle.
As fewer accidents occur on motorways, they are therefore statistically safer
roads to drive on. However, due to the increased speed and greater number of
vehicles, when an accident does occur, it tends to result in more injuries and
often a greater loss of life.
Traffic moving faster means that situations change more rapidly so therefore you
need to have full concentration at all times.
The novice driver must realise that greater demands are placed on their own
skills, observation, anticipation, planning and concentration.
M.E.C Driving Solutions will give you the necessary guidance whether you have:
Recently passed your test.
Not driven for a while.
Or your driving hasn’t included busy fast moving traffic.
If you suspect that your decision making skills may not be up
to scratch then you should:
Get advice from a professional driving instructor who can
give you valid, safe instruction.
Use every opportunity that you can to observe and learn as a
passenger.
Select fairly quiet sections of motorway to practise on.
Get used to driving at 60 – 70 mph and keeping up with the
traffic flow.
Bear in mind that the vehicles on either side and behind you could weigh over 30
tonnes and travelling at 50 – 60mph or faster.
Therefore, don’t drive on a motorway unless you are fully prepared. Your next
move should always be the right one. Make sure it is not your last one!!
M.E.C Driving Solutions recommends a two hour motorway lesson as a minimum to
ensure correct procedures are being applied. [This is dependent on the proximity
of a motorway to the client’s premises]