[gadhi]

Hi,

I just had my first test today, and although I've held a foreign license for over 10 years I failed.

I cannot help but agree with the examiner, I had 3 serious faults (cutting corners, pedestrian crossing and meeting traffic) -- however I am disappointed in myself because it became obvious that while my ADI instructor is doing a good job, I need to do a good job as well in terms of being aware of things and generally being more alert.

In that respect, I was wondering, is there a published manual on the correct procedures to be followed or recommended while driving? Something that will carry be beyond the test and hopefully into many years of accident free driving.

[Rolebama]

I am sorry to state the obvious, but the Highway Code is the number one requisite reading.
I would then recommend a book by RAC, AA, BSM or any recognized body. All the WH Smith bookshops I have been in carry a fair selection of good books on the subject.

[Davie Kerr]

As a retired Policeman, I'd suggest a booklet called "Motorcraft". To be honest, though, I think your best bet would be to find a good instructor who could point out any faults you may have before your next test: and best of luck with the test!

[Watcher]

Roads

1] Highway Code - should be bedtime reading! ;)

2] Roadcraft - the police driving manual

Both should be available from any halfwat decent bookshop, or online:cool:

And I couldn't agree more, a good (qualified) instructor is invaluable.

[Davie Kerr]

Sorry Watcher, I meant "Roadcraft": shows you how long ago I did my Police driving test!

[Xenomorph]

Hi. As you are intending to brush up on your knowledge and you should already have reasonable skills in place this book is invaluable:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Official-DSA...ref=pd_sim_b_5

Of course the Highway code and roadcraft would also be worthy purchases.

Make sure that if you do get ADI tuition that they don't try to completely reprogram you back into a learner. That isn't what we really want to see!