Advanced Learner

Collingwood Learner Driver Insurance

In this advanced learner training series you will advance your previous skills and source a greater understanding of becoming a solo and independent driver. Independent driving, dealing with road signs and markings and building up valuable road experience whilst preparing for your practical exam. In this series of training: you will study and practice the following topics: Independent driving, the use, and navigation of a sat nav, eco-driving, dual carriageways, slip roads, judgement of overtaking, country lanes and bends, response to road signs and markings, the use of speed, following other vehicles, road position and lane control.

  • Dual Carriageways
  • Emerging onto slip roads
  • Following distances
  • Country lanes & bends
  • Road position and bends
  • Independent driving
  • Use of speed
  • Ancillary controls
  • Eco driving
Here at LPOD Academy - we know only too well how important it is to have quality training. We have compiled a comprehensive theory training syllabus that encompasses over 30 hours of video tutorials. Start at the beginning and work your way through the tutorials - as listed in the theory training syllabus. Once, you have gone through the training - use one of our mock exams to test your knowledge! Good Luck!
Learning to drive is no easy task. Here at LPOD academy, we understand how important it is for you to be able to maximize your time on the road. Use our video tutorials and lesson plan downloads to prep your on road lesson. The more you learn prior to your lesson, the more time you shall have for driving.
Our comprehensive pass your test course - relies heavily on knowledge of the practical exam. Here at LPOD Academy, we have embarked on a comprehensive training schedule which will assist in your theory and practice for your driving test. Use these tutorials to assist your on road driving and understand what is required from you to pass your test first time.
Advanced Learner

Dual Carriageways

In this lesson you shall be looking at how to deal with dual-carriageways. You will learn how to use them, how to position the car, lane discipline, road signs and markings and deal with overtaking vehicles.
  • Duration:2 Hours
Advanced Learner

Slip roads & Emerging

In this lesson you shall learn how to deal with slip roads and how to emerge on and off slip roads safely. You will learn using a variety of slip roads alongside many different speed limits. This lesson is to coincide with the dual carriageways lesson.
  • Duration:2 Hours
Advanced Learner

Following Distance

In this lesson you shall learn all about following and stopping distances and learn adequate distances when passing vehicles. You will adopt positive distances to increase your judgement and road safety.
  • Duration:1 Hours
Advanced Learner

Country Lanes

In this lesson you will be learning how to deal with country lanes and road position. You will gain experience in a variety of country lanes, villages and roads.
  • Duration:2 Hour
Advanced Learner

Dealing with bends

In this lesson, you will learn how to deal with bends in the road. You will learn how to approach, brake, position and navigate safely through a bend in good and adverse weather conditions.
  • Duration:1 hour
Advanced Learner

General road position

In this lesson, you will learn how to position the car safely in all driving conditions and road types. You will learn how to improve your lane discipline on roundabouts and in general driving.
  • Duration:1 hour
Advanced Learner

Independent Driving

In this lesson you will learn how to drive independently with and without the sat nav. You will follow road signs and verbal directions and advance on to a sat nay journey.
  • Duration:1 hour
Advanced Learner

Road signs and Markings

In this lesson, you will advance your skills and knowledge with road signs and markings. You will learn why it is important to be able respond safely and in a timely manor to all signs and markings.
  • Duration:1 hour
Advanced Learner

Eco driving

In this lesson you shall learn how to drive economically by the use of the gears, brakes and the accelerator.
  • Duration:45 minutes
Advanced Learner

Ancillary controls

In this lesson you will advance your knowledge and understanding through the application of using the ancillary controls. These shall include: de-misters, window wipers and washers, and dipped lights.
  • Duration:30 minutes
Advanced Learner

Use of Speed

In this lesson you will look at the use of speed. You will study how to use speed positively in all driving conditions. You will advance you skill-set to include: Approach speed, progress and the control of speed within speed limits.
  • Duration:1 hour

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