GET GREAT MOTORWAY DRIVING LESSONS IN SOUTH LONDON

Motorway driving lessons and courses in South London, is a specialised training program focused on developing skills and confidence for driving specificallu on motorways and dual carriage ways and will teach skills need for driving at much higher speeds. The course also cover motorway driving etiquette and motorway rules and laws. 

Here are some further key details about motorway driving lessons and courses offered at our Driving School in South London:

1. Importance of Motorway Training
Motorways present unique challenges and hazards compared to regular roads, making dedicated motorway training important, especially for new or nervous drivers. Travel at much greater speeds introduces new hazards and shorter reaction times. Thjere is also motorway and dual carriage way driving etiquette that is bespoke to driving only on these types of roads. And indeed there are also penalties and laws that are only applicable to driving on dual carriageways and motorways.

2. Typical Motorway Course Content

• Joining and exiting motorways safely
• Proper lane discipline and overtaking procedures  
• Maintaining appropriate speeds for conditions
• Dealing with breakdowns or incidents
• Understanding motorway signs and markings

3. Practical Motorway Driving Experience
The courses provide practical hands-on experience driving on actual motorways in the South London area under the guidance of an approved driving instructor.

4. Flexible Lesson Scheduling
Motorway lessons can often be scheduled at the student's convenience, including evenings and weekends.

5. Builds Motorway Confidence
Gaining experience on motorways in a controlled environment with an instructor helps build confidence for newly qualified or nervous drivers.

Motorways require specialised driving skills beyond regular road driving. Dedicated motorway driving lessons give students the opportunity to learn proper techniques and gain practical experience on these high-speed roads under expert supervision. This focused training helps instill the confidence and competence needed for safe motorway driving around the South London area.

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What are the differences with Motorway driving?

The main key differences between a motorway driving course and a regular driving course in South London is the specific focus and training provided for driving specifically on motorways.

A regular driving course covers general driving skills and techniques needed to pass the standard driving test, such as:

• Basic car controls (steering, braking, clutch control)
• Road awareness and observation
• Driving maneuvers (parking, reversing, turning)
• Navigating roundabouts, junctions, pedestrian crossings
• Defensive driving techniques
• Night driving

However, a motorway driving course is a specializsed driver training program that concentrates solely on developing the unique skills required for safe motorway driving. The key distinctions are highlighted below

1. Motorway entry and exit procedures
Learning the proper techniques for merging onto and exiting motorways safely.
2. Lane discipline and overtaking
Practicing lane positioning, lane changing, and overtaking maneuvers at higher motorway speeds.
3. Maintaining appropriate speeds
Adapting to the higher speed limits and traffic flows on motorways.
4. Dealing with breakdowns/incidents
Knowing what to do in case of a breakdown or incident occurring on the motorway.
5. Motorway signs and markings
Understanding motorway-specific signage, lane markings and their meanings.
6. Practical motorway experience
Getting hands-on training driving on actual motorways around South London under an instructor's guidance.

Motorways present unique hazards and require specialized skills beyond regular road driving. A dedicated motorway course allows new or nervous drivers to gain practical experience on these high-speed roads in a controlled environment, building crucial confidence and competence before driving on motorways independently.

Our motorway driving course in South London focuses exclusively on the advanced skills, knowledge, ettiqutte and techniques needed to safely navigate the region's motorway network.

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0208 181 9209

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LOW COST LESSON PRICES

Manual Car Lessons
£38 p/hr

Automatic Car Lessons
£38 p/hr

Motorway Course 
(1 hours tuition)
£45 p/hr

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Our driving instructors in South London covering local locations near you:
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Balham
 
Barnes
 
Battersea
 
Brixton
 
Kensington
 
Streatham
 
Tooting

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Wimbledon

Wandsworth 

Q. Are there any laws that are only specific to driving on motorways in the UK?

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Yes, as well as DRIVING TOO SLOW, there are several other laws and regulations that are specific to driving on motorways in the UK:

1. Prohibited Vehicles

Certain types of vehicles are prohibited from using motorways under the law, including pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, agricultural vehicles, powered wheelchairs/mobility scooters, and provisional motorcycle license holders. Provisional car license holders can only drive on motorways when accompanied by an approved driving instructor in a dual-control car.

2. Driving on the Hard Shoulder

It is illegal to drive on the hard shoulder of a motorway except in an emergency or if directed by police/traffic officers or signs.

3. Lane Usage Restrictions

Certain larger vehicles like those over 3.5 tonnes, trailers, buses over 12m etc. are legally prohibited from using the outermost/third lane of a motorway with three or more lanes, except in prescribed circumstances.

4. Stopping on Motorways

It is illegal to stop a vehicle on the moving/running lanes of a motorway except on the hard shoulder or designated emergency areas.

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Motorway Driving Ettiquette

There are several important motorway driving etiquette practices that new drivers should be aware of when driving on motorways:

1. Keep the left lane clear unless overtaking
New drivers should stay in the left lane (lane 1) unless actively overtaking slower moving traffic. The left lane should not be treated as a "slow lane" - it is for normal through travel.

2. Don't "lane hog" or "middle lane hog"
Remaining in the middle lanes when not overtaking, known as "lane hogging" or "middle lane hogging", is considered poor motorway etiquette. Move back to the left lane once you have safely passed the slower vehicles.

3. Don't tailgate or drive too close
Follow the "two second rule" and leave ample stopping distance between your vehicle and the one in front. Tailgating or driving too close is dangerous and considered rude motorway behavior.

4. Don't block the overtaking lanes
If being passed on the left by other vehicles, it means you should move over and allow the traffic to pass in the left lane. Obstructing overtaking traffic is discourteous.

5. Obey lane closure signals/signs
If gantries or signs indicate a lane is closed with a red X, do not use that lane as it may be closed due to an incident or roadworks ahead.

6. Don't stop on the hard shoulder unless it's an emergency 
The hard shoulder should only be used in a genuine breakdown or emergency situation. It is illegal and unsafe to stop there for non-emergencies.

7. Signal properly before changing lanes
Always use turn signals well in advance and check blind spots before changing lanes to indicate your intentions clearly to other motorists.

8. Be patient and avoid aggressive driving
Don't tailgate, cut others off, or make rude gestures. Maintain patience and a defensive, courteous driving attitude on motorways.

Following proper motorway lane discipline, maintaining safe distances, obeying signage, and driving cooperatively and patiently are key aspects of good motorway driving etiquette for new drivers to observe.

Our Comprehensive Driving COurses

As well as Pass Plus driving lessons and courses in South London we also provide the following driving courses.

• Automatic Driving Lessons. Ideal for Londoners iff you have tried a manual car and find it just a bit too much for you, especially with driving on the busy, stop start capitals congested roads.
• Advanced Driving Courses, for those drivers in south London wanting to take their driving skills and ability to the next level. Ideal for those that drive in their everyday working life.
• Pass Plus Driving Courses, ideal if you have just passed your London driving test, along with substantial car insurance discounts in South London
• Crash Driving Courses & Lessons - Need to pass your driving test in London quickly, then take our crash driving course which is the same as an intensive driving course. It's just some Londoners choose to call it this instead.
• Intensive Driving Courses Again this driving courses will enable you to pass your test in the shortest possible time. If you live in south London we can help you pass your driving test within two weeks.
• Motorway Driving Courses for those drivers needing extra confidence in their motorway and dual carriageway driving abilities. Motorway driving is quite different to driving on busy south London streets.
• Refresher Driving Lessons, ideal for those experienced in inexperienced drivers wanting to enhance and or refresh their driving skills. Or perhaps you have just moved to South London and are a bit wary of driving in London or the UK.
• Beginner Manual Driving Lessons we have a range of courses to suit beginners of all ages and abilities we will be able to quickly assess your driving needs.
• How to Start Practical Driving Lesson this is a quick guide that tells you in 7 easy steps all you need to do and check to start your driving lessons in London.​