Outline of Syllabus
(New Driver Practical Driving)
(At least all the topics below will be covered, although not necessarily in the following order)
Everybody is different, so the amount of tuition necessary will vary from person to person.

Basic Principles
Eyesight check and Licence check
Understanding and following verbal instructions and terminology. (e.g. M-S-M)
Cockpit Drill:

Doors properly closed
Seat and Head Restraints properly adjusted
Seat belts properly fitted and adjusted
Safety i.e. Handbrake secured and gears in neutral
Mirrors properly adjusted.

Car Controls Location and use of controls, switches etc
Familiarisation and feel of controls
i.e. clutch, gears, brakes, gas, steering wheel, starting engine
General Road positioning discussion

Making a Start
Preparing the car for setting off
Stopping and starting practice
Steering a straight course
Changing gear
Crawling, accelerating, cruising, decelerating, normal stopping
Starting off uphill and downhill
Importance of speed control
Attitude to other road users (Courtesy and Consideration)

Approaching Junctions to Turn Left (Major Road to Minor Road)
Anticipation
Observations
Road signs and markings
Signals (including correct timing)
Pedestrians
M-S-P-S-L
Parked vehicles

Approaching Junctions to Turn Right (Major Road to Minor Road)
As above, but with extra hazards of oncoming traffic
Priorities
Holding back

Emerging at Junctions ( Minor Road to Major Road) (including T-Junctions)
Low speed clutch control
Hesitancy
Giving way
Positioning in road
Zones of vision
Cutting corners
Distance from kerb

Crossroads
As above but with extra hazards of oncoming traffic
Railway level crossings etc

Pedestrian Crossings
Different types of pedestrian crossings
Rules
Priorities
M-S-M
The importance of observations
Speed control
Signals

Roundabouts
Importance of observations
Road markings and signs
Giving way
Lane discipline
Timing of indicators
Speed control
Turning left and right, and going straight ahead

Manoeuvring
Turn in the road (previously known as 3-point turn)
Reversing into side road on right and left
Reverse parallel parking
Bay parking e.g. car parks

Emergency Stop
Importance of regular mirror checks whilst driving normally
Skidding and its correction
The need to keep the car under control at all times

Overtaking
Observations
Decision making
Positioning and holding back
Safety
Speed control
Gears


Dual Carriageways
Lane discipline
Hesitancy
Speed
Other traffic
Observations

Basic Theory of Motorways
This is only theory, because learner drivers are not allowed on motorways, but motorway tuition can be undertaken after passing the practical test if required.

Heavy Traffic work
Safe distances (e.g. the 2 second rule)
Safe distances from obstructions
Holding back
Observation and speed control
Advance planning and lane discipline
Obstructions e.g. road works

Rural Roads
Speed control
Observation and advance planning
Anticipation
Single track roads
Fords

Basic Car Maintenance
Basic principles of the workings of a modern car
Basic principles of loading a car
Interior e.g. seat belt condition and security of seats
The need for care when doing the checks as follow:-
Safety checks including tyres, brakes, lights, reflectors, windows
Under-bonnet checks including oil level, coolant, brake fluid etc
Environmental considerations
Principles of changing a wheel
Basic actions at accidents

Hazard Perception
This is an ongoing subject throughout the entire course , and indeed the driver's entire driving life and, coupled with the learner's private practice with the relevant video or CD-ROM etc, should ensure that the Hazard Perception part of the Theory test should be easily manageable.

Theory Testing
As with the Hazard Perception, this subject is ongoing.
Knowledge of Highway Code and Traffic Signs etc
Knowledge of traffic laws, including MOT test and insurance etc

Mock Practical Driving Test
Assessment of practical driving skills under simulated Driving Test conditions