Category: Learner Drivers

Learner Drivers
Gordon Atkinson

Mastering the Three-Point Turn: A Safe and Efficient Vehicle Manoeuvre

The three-point turn, also known as a Y-turn, is a fundamental driving manoeuvre used to turn a vehicle around when the road is too narrow to perform a U-turn. It involves a combination of forward and reverse gears to execute properly. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of performing a three-point turn

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Learner Drivers
Gordon Atkinson

Practice Sessions: Essential Tips for Supervising a Learner Driver

Supervising a learner driver during practice sessions is a crucial part of their journey towards becoming a confident and responsible driver. To ensure that these sessions are productive and beneficial, it’s important to have a structured approach. In this article, we will provide you with valuable tips for organizing practice sessions that promote skill development

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

Mastering Reverse Parallel Parking, A Vital Driving Skill To Pass Your L’s Test

Reverse parallel parking is an essential driving manoeuvre that is a part of the practical driving test. To pass their test, learners must successfully perform at least two of the following manoeuvres: Surprisingly, even experienced drivers often struggle with this manoeuvre. The existence of automatic reverse parking functions in some vehicles highlights the difficulty many

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

How To Perform A Hill Start

When starting on a hill, whether in traffic or from a parked position, it is important to ensure that your handbrake is engaged firmly to prevent your car from rolling backwards. To begin, press the clutch pedal all the way down and select first gear. Then, gently apply pressure to the accelerator while gradually releasing

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

Road markings, what do some of them mean?

In Australia, as in many countries, there are various road lines and markings that help guide and inform drivers on the road. When your driving down the road it may seem like many people with full licences don’t actually understand most of these markings. It is important to understand the meaning of these markings to

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

Understeer & Oversteer. What It Is And How To Recover From It.

Understeer and oversteer are two terms used to describe the handling characteristics of a vehicle. They refer to the way a car responds to the driver’s steering inputs, particularly during cornering. Understeer occurs when a car’s front tires lose grip and the vehicle tends to push forward, rather than turning as much as the driver

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

What Do I Need To Pass My Blue Slip?

A blue slip inspection is a comprehensive safety check that’s required for vehicles in New South Wales (NSW) that are unregistered or have been unregistered for more than three months. It’s a more thorough inspection than the pink slip, and is required to ensure that the vehicle is roadworthy and meets the minimum safety standards

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

What Do I Need To Pass My Pink Slip? (Esafety Check)

If you own a vehicle in New South Wales (NSW), you’re required to get a pink slip inspection (Now known as an Esafety check) every year as part of the registration renewal process. A pink slip inspection is a safety check that ensures your vehicle is roadworthy and meets the minimum safety standards set by

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Jeep
Gordon Atkinson

What is Adblue and why do i have to put it in my modern diesel vehicle?

AdBlue is a liquid solution that is used in modern diesel vehicles to reduce harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. It is a mixture of water and urea, a nitrogen-rich organic compound that is found in urine and other bodily fluids. AdBlue is injected into the exhaust system of diesel vehicles, where it reacts with the

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