Traffic control

Understanding road markings

I know it doesn't feel like it much of the time, but the people in charge of the roads are trying to make it easy for you to know what’s going on. One of their gifts to us is road markings. Road markings tell you what the rules are - and...

Understanding roundabouts

As a new driver, one of the most difficult things to get your head around is roundabouts. Roundabouts vary in size - they can be itty bitty mini roundabouts, all the way up to huge, multi-lane roundabouts - but they all have signs on the...

Understanding traffic lights

The basics of traffic lights Green means go, red means stop. Something I managed to mess up in my driving test. Here’s a secret though: contrary to popular belief, the amber light doesn't mean that you should speed up to squeeze through...

Understanding pedestrian crossings

You’ll finally be behind the wheel of a car. So long to the days of having to walk places. 20 minute trek to Tesco? No thanks, think I’ll drive - see you in 2 minutes Tesco! That's the dream. But when you’re cruising comfortably...