Drive like a Pro on Motorways: A Step-by-Step Guide to Safe and Confident Driving.

Are you ready to tackle the UK motorways with confidence? Whether you're a new driver or just looking to improve your skills, this video is the perfect guide for mastering the art of motorway driving.

Starting with preparation before a motorway journey. It's important to be prepared, not only with your vehicle but also with your knowledge of the road ahead. This video will cover everything you need to know to drive safely on the motorway, including how to join and leave safely, what the signs and road markings mean, and how to plan for junctions.

You'll learn how to safely merging onto the motorway from a slip road, including understanding signs showing whether you have to merge into a lane or you have a dedicated lane. Once on the motorway, we'll cover the importance of adequate separation, known as the "2 second rule", lane changing, overtaking and planning ahead. We'll also cover the breakdown procedures for traditional motorways and the newer "SMART" Motorways, including the use of Emergency Refuge Areas (ERAs).

Dealing with Motorway Junctions can be daunting, but with our guidance you'll learn how to plan and anticipate, identify drop lanes, and choose the correct lane to continue on the motorway at complex junctions. Leaving the motorway using a slip road and speed perception.

You’ll also learn about defensive driving and how to anticipate the actions of other drivers, giving you the space to react if they make a mistake. And don’t forget Motorway Services, which are a great way to break up a long journey, refresh and refuel; but bring challenges of their own.

This video is aimed at anybody who has never driven on a Motorway before or anybody with experience of Motorway Driving who wants to understand more about how Motorways work. So, whether you're a first-time motorway driver, or want to improve your confidence, this guide has you covered. Don't miss out on mastering the art of motorway driving – watch now!

Chapters.
00:00 Introduction / preparing to drive on Motorways
01:23 Joining Motorways from slip roads
09:45 Driving safely on Motorways / dealing with breakdowns
19:15 Dealing with Motorway junctions
27:16 Leaving the Motorway / motorway exits
29:08 Defensive driving on Motorways
35:00 Dealing with Motorway Services