Navigating through adverse weather conditions can be challenging! Cyclone Alfred put South East Queensland on high alert and left many of us feeling anxious. In this episode, Instructor Liz will share her insights and recommendations for driving in poor weather, as well as the types of driving conditions you might face.

Full driving lesson episodes and instructional videos are accessible here: https://theartofconfidentdriving.com/

Tyre/tire care or as Instructor Liz says, “Don’t drive on anything that isn’t road!” In this episode, Instructor Liz explains what you should do to get the most value for money out of your tyres, as well as how to avoid costly repairs! As the photo shows, discarded coach screws left on the roads can certainly do major damage.

Full driving lessons and instructional videos from a professional instructor of 27 years available here: https://theartofconfidentdriving.com/

Driving Test Tips 2. Instructor Liz gives more of her advice to make passing the practical driving test first go, much more likely! Her structured lessons have ensured that her pass rate has not fallen under 95% (first attempt) in the last 10 years, so by listening to this episode, you will understand why her students pass the test easily and confidently.

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Instructor Sonia joins Liz this week to talk about her experience as a parent teaching 2 of her children, then as an instructor teaching her other 2 kids! Both instructors talk about the more common mistakes parents/carers and supervising drivers make. This is a must listen episode for all parents new to supervising a learner driver.

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Season 3. Welcome to season 3, where Instructor Liz graduates to her P2 podcast licence! It’s been an exciting couple of seasons in 1 and 2, with the bulk of Liz’s driving lessons being available to subscribers, this season, Liz will be interviewing some educational and fun guests as well as completing her Learn to Drive podcast programme. Join her in this season opening for a couple of stories where we find out that too big of an ego makes for poor driving educators!

Full driving lessons are available on apple podcast or https://theartofconfidentdriving.com/ which include instructional videos.

Motorway merging can be challenging for not only learner drivers, but many fully licenced drivers. In this episode, Instructor Liz will be giving her top 5 tips for merging on to motorways and highways to make you more confident and happier when attempting this procedure.

From Liz: Please remember the basic road rule of “Keep Left” for all multi-laned roads! Be aware that other drivers have different levels of driving skills. DO NOT cut in front of trucks. Please use a courtesy wave if someone “lets you in” the lane. Allow extra travel time for traffic, and finally, keep in mind, we all want to get to our destination safely.

Lessons required to fully understand this topic:

Lesson 6: Blind spots.  Lesson 7: Early decisions.  Lesson 8: Communicate.  Lesson 23: Traffic drive.  Lesson 28: Road signs and markings.  Lesson 31: Lane Changing.  Lesson 41: Motorway driving and Free lessons: Mirrors & :Give way basics.

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Instructor John is back! He will give us his tips on finding a good quality driver trainer. Since you are listening to this episode, you have already found a good instructor! Not everyone can, that is why I have recorded my lessons so everyone can have access to high quality lessons at a small price. I’m sure you know of someone who has had a lesson with a bad/poor instructor (it may even be you who had that experience), and the feelings of wasting time and money having that lesson, have probably left that student not wanting to get back in the car. As my friend Instructor John says “If you pay peanuts, you’ll get monkeys!”. Although it can be a bit tough on the budget, it is usually worth paying more for services and products, so you know you are getting quality. This is so much more important with driving lessons, as you will be using this skill for life! And with poor training, you are more likely to be involved in incidents that could cost you a lot of money in the long run! If you have had multiple attempts at your driving test and still not passed using an instructor, this is an episode you MUST listen to!

John is available for manual lessons from Helensvale, Gold Coast “Driving Force School of Motoring”

Hosts: John Griffiths, Liz Lafferty

Full driving lessons and videos for subscribers here: https://theartofconfidentdriving.com/

What happens driving test day? What should a driving test applicant know? Who’s car do they use? What will the examiner say? What do I do if I make a mistake? All these questions and many more will be answered by Instructor Liz, who has had over 27 years experience presenting drivers for the practical driving test.  Listen to this episode and be confident when you attempt the test!

Full driving lessons and instructional videos here: Home – The Art of Confident Driving

Host: Liz Lafferty

Holiday driving. How to get to your destination without stress, and be able to enjoy the journey! A few extra tips from Instructor Liz:

Learner drivers should have extensive experience with general driving before attempting highway and open road driving.

Travelling with the family can be a great adventure! But make sure you arrive safe and sound.

Don’t allow the driver to be distracted – kids, you must keep the driver hydrated and happy.

Passenger: Shotgun position – check all lights are working, give the car some cool driving songs, you are the back up driver so keep watch!

Passengers: rear seats – either: eye spy, watching a device with headphones on (so the noise doesn’t distract the driver) or hold intelligent conversations to keep the driver alert. Alternate choices include; singalong, reading books, thumb wars.

Above all, please, follow the road rules, prepare for the journey – know your route and make sure your car is roadworthy.

Let’s all work together to get to our destinations safely!

With your sense of humour (and driving adventure) intact.

Host: Liz Lafferty

Examiner Vs Instructor, what difference does it matter if I call the Examiner an Instructor? In this episode, Instructor Liz will explain why some examiners can’t technically be called instructors! From Liz: “I think examiners have a tough job, but it doesn’t mean they are tough on the applicants. If you don’t agree with the assessment, you should ask calmly and respectfully for them to explain what the issues were. While I could be an examiner, I choose to teach instead, which means I miss out on all the perks that state government workers (examiners) enjoy, but it is worth it, because I can have quality time educating my students! Plus, if I was an examiner, unless they were up to my very high standards of car control and road rule knowledge, I would fail most applicants! LOL”

Host: Liz Lafferty

Full driving lessons and instructional videos are here: https://theartofconfidentdriving.com/