How to teach country roads
Bends, hills, narrow lanes, horses and farm traffic.
What to teach
- Teach bends: slow down before, steer, then gently accelerate out.
- Read the road using hedges, trees and telegraph poles.
- Use passing places on single-track roads.
- Pass horse riders slowly and wide, at no more than 10 mph.
Faults to watch for
- Entering bends too fast.
- Driving too far left on bends.
- Passing horses too fast.
Practice between lessons
Supervised drives on quiet country roads in daylight build confidence well.
Common questions
How should drivers pass horses?
Slowly, at no more than 10 mph, giving at least 2 metres where possible.
What is a limit point?
The furthest point of road you can see on a bend. If it is getting closer, slow down.
