Driving Schools Directory
• Accelerator • Gear Lever • Moving Away • Seat Belts
• Anticipation • Gears • Moving Off • Signals
• Approaching Junctions • General • Overtaking • Steering
• Brake • Handbrake • Pedestrian Crossings • Steering Wheel
• Clearance • Head Restraint • Reverse Parking • Stopping
• Clutch • Indicators • Reversing • T-Junctions
• Crossing Other Traffic • Interior Mirror • Road Positioning • The Engine
• Crossroads • Making Progress • Safe Distance • Turn In The Road
• Emmergency Stop • Meeting Approaching Traffic • Safety Routine
• Exterior Mirrors • Mirrors • Seat


Practical Driving Test Tips - Clearance
Problem Reason Solution
You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction Because you were looking at the parked car(s) / obstruction Look where you want to go. If you look at the parked cars you’ll find yourself drawn towards them
You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction Because you didn’t-know correct distance to keep Keep about a door’s width away (show pupils your hands apart to illustrate the correct distance if they’re at all unsure) If you have to go closer, go slower
You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction Because your speed was too high for the space available Reduce your speed and match it to suit the space available - less space, less speed. As a guideline 1m space – 30mph, 60cm – 20mph, 30cm – 10mph
You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction Because you weren’t able so judge the correct distance Get pupils to pull up in a quiet road alongside a stationary vehicle, which they think is 1m away. Then open your door. This will illustrate just how close they are. Then guide them into the correct position alongside another parked vehicle. Then open you
You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction Because your eyesight has deteriorated (through age / hormonal changes, pregnancy and so on) Visit an optician and discuss symptoms
You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction Because you’ve got glasses / contact lenses for the first time and are adjusting to them Wear your glasses / lenses for a period of time, say, at least an hour, before you drive
You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction Because you’ve changed the prescription of your glasses / lenses and either haven’t adjusted or they’re too strong / weak Wear your new prescription glasses / lenses and test your vision before you drive. Visit the optician if unsure
You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction Because you’ve got tunnel vision Move your head physically from side to side to take in the surrounding obstructions. Visit an optician