{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6460d0377583f10011bf630b/6460d03dc9b962001181d902?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Driving Test Tips - 2. Not using mirrors correctly when changing direction","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6460d0377583f10011bf630b/show-cover.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not using mirrors correctly when changing direction, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.</p><p>While this information is important in relation to passing your driving test, it is also important to recognise that each of these reasons is also connected to accident statistics and becoming a safe driver on the road for as long as you hold a driving license.</p><p><strong>We chat about:</strong></p><ul><li>Occasions when you change direction</li><li>How to use your mirrors</li><li>Why it's important</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>While listening to this episode, ask yourself:</strong></p><ul><li>How effectively do you use your mirrors</li><li>How do you know it's safe to change direction?</li><li>What can you do to start improving your mirror observations?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.</p><p>Go to <a href=\"https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk</a> for more information about the campaign.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:</strong></p><p><strong>Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:</strong></p><p>If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.</p><p><strong>Free tools on our website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/freetools\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/freetools</a></p><p>Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27</p><p><strong>Nervous Drivers Calming Kit</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/nervous-drivers-calming-kit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/nervous-drivers-calming-kit</a></p><p>Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.</p><p><strong>One-to-One Driving Confidence Coaching</strong>:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/one-to-one-plan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/one-to-one-plan</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow or contact us on Social Media:</strong></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/confidentdriver/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/confidentdriver/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/confidentdrivers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/confidentdrivers/</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVucIvyC_2AX33zNL7-yoQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVucIvyC_2AX33zNL7-yoQ</a></p><p><strong>Podcast Newsletter</strong></p><p>If you would like us to keep you up to date with our weekly Driving Confidence podcast episodes click the most appropriate link for you:</p><p><a href=\"https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y7a9o3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Individual drivers</a></p><p><a href=\"https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5h2k6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Driving Instructors</a></p>","author_name":"Kev & Tracey Field - Confident Drivers"}