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5 Minute Theory — 90 episodes

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1

The Breakaway Cable

2

Towing - Who's responsible?

3

Maximum Authorised Mass

4

Theory Test Question - What should you do before you tow a Trailer for the first time?

5

Why can't I drive at night?

6

You're 4 times more likely to crash if you do this - Extended edition

7

Motorways - Variable speed limits

8

Motorways - Which lane should we use?

9

What to do if you keep failing the theory test

10

The 3 questions everyone gets wrong on the theory test - Extended edition

11

Do you need to read The Highway Code to pass your theory test?

12

Theory Test Question - At an incident, how would you help someone with severe burns?

13

Theory Test Question - When will a new car need its first MOT test?

14

Theory Test Question - How is a 30 mph limit generally indicated?

15

An introduction to the driving test - The Driving Test Podcast

16

Theory Test Question: Fuel Consumption

17

Driving Test Tips from an examiner and why private practice can be helpful

18

But my friend said...

19

Theory Test Question: Level crossings

20

Theory Test Question: You're on a motorway, it's raining, what lights do you use?

21

How to save fuel and save money

22

Theory Test Question: How much fuel do you save by doing 50mph instead of 70mph

23

Theory Test Question: Catalytic Converters - what are they and where do you find them?

24

Theory Test Question: Motorways

25

Theory Test Question - What can you expect to see coming towards you on country roads?

26

The one thing no one likes to admit about the theory test!

27

We're back soon, but here's an awesome resource to help in the meantime.

28

Using an international driving licence in the UK

29

Handling traffic joining the motorway from a slip road.

30

Don't give up

31

Theory Test Apps and how best to use them

32

Skidding - A theory test question

33

The Highway Code changes explained

34

3 steps to passing your theory test first time

35

What do you need to inform the DVLA?

36

Warning triangles

37

Where to start learning the theory test and the Highway Code changes.

38

Driving instructor tips #5 - James Comley

39

What's the most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint?

40

Driving Instructor Tips #4 - Terry Cook

41

What does a red X above the motorway hard shoulder mean?

42

How does the ABS impact braking when stopping in an emergency?

43

Driving Instructor Tips #3 - Chris Bensted

44

How should you signal to go around parked cars?

45

Driving Instructor Tips #2 - Julie Hazell

46

On a motorway, the car in fronts uses hazard lights for a short time, what does it mean?

47

Driving Instructor Tips #1 - Lee Spary

48

Top 5 resources for passing the theory test first time!

49

ProjectEDWARD

50

Not having control of the vehicle during reverse parking - Top 10 fails #10

51

Take a break!

52

Passing a test after a 10 year break. - Driving Test Tales

53

Not having control of the vehicle when moving off - Top 10 fails, #9

54

Level crossings - Theory test questions.

55

How to learn the theory test.

56

Top 10 driving test fails - 8. Not responding correctly to traffic signs.

57

Parking - Theory test questions.

58

Poor positioning during normal driving - Top 10 driving test fails

59

The Learner Driver Logbook

60

When to flash your headlights - Theory test questions answered.

61

Top 10 fails - Not responding appropriately to traffic lights.

62

Road signs!

63

Maximum noseweight for a cars tow hitch - explained.

64

Top 10 fails - Not moving off safely

65

Car handling with a roof rack

66

Top 10 fails - Incorrect positioning when turning right at junctions.

67

Hazard perception

68

Top 10 fails - Not having proper control of the steering

69

Speed limits on dual carriageways - Theory test

70

Driving test tips - Top 10 fails - Checking mirrors when changing direction.

71

Theory test - Overtaking on a one way street

72

Driving test tips - Top 10 fails - effective observations.

73

Theory test - You’re in the wrong lane!

74

Driving test tips - Breathing techniques with Rich Morley

75

Theory test - Reflective studs

76

Driving test tips - Parallel park.

77

Theory test - Yellow box junctions

78

Top 10 Driving test tips.

79

Theory test - Cyclists

80

Driving Test Tips - Roundabouts!

81

MOT's within the driving theory test.

82

Motorways

83

Returning to lessons - Bonus episode

84

Clearways.

85

Lessons to resume and solid white lines!

86

Stop!

87

Bonus episode - Theory test extension.

88

Attitude

89

Overtaking on the left.

90

Welcome!