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Part 8 of 8

Safe and eco driving

Defensive driving, bad weather, skids, breakdowns, incidents, towing and smooth, economical driving.

Topic 1

Defensive driving

Staying safe around other people's mistakes: space, speed, patience and planning an escape.

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Topic 2

Driving in rain, fog, ice, snow and wind

Adjusting speed and distance, lights, de-icing and when not to travel.

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Topic 3

Driving at night

Headlights, dazzle, tiredness, wildlife and judging distances in the dark.

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Topic 4

Skids and aquaplaning

How skids start, how to correct them, ABS and what to do on standing water.

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Topic 5

Eco-safe driving

Smooth driving, anticipating, gear use, tyre pressures and saving fuel.

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Topic 6

Breakdowns

Getting off the road, hazard lights, warning triangles and staying safe.

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Topic 7

Accidents and incidents

What to do at the scene, first aid priorities, exchanging details and when to call 999.

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Topic 8

Mobile phones and distractions

The law on phones, sat nav and in-car screens, and other distractions.

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Topic 9

Towing a trailer or caravan

The licence rules, weights, hitching, loading and reversing basics.

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Quiz: Safe and eco driving

Ten random questions from across this part.

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