All our Advanced Driving Instructors are experts in motorway training at an advanced level. During our advanced driving courses if you live within reasonable distance from a motorway, you will be able to receive expert training from them. This section, developed with their help outlines the type of issues you need to consider and the things we will teach you when out on the motorway network.
Motorways differ from ordinary roads in that they are designed to help traffic travel faster and in greater safety. This puts greater demand on the driver and vehicle.
Research has found that 15-20% of accidents on monotonous roads (like motorways) is caused by fatigue. Remember to take plenty of rest breaks and do not drive whilst tired.
What you expect can be one of the strongest deceptions which can occur in the mind. This is where the anticipation from the brain overrides the input from the senses, such as the eyes. The mind once again is looking for the easiest path and is trying to fit events in to its expectations. Motorway driving can be boring at times, and these problems can so easily arise on these types of roads.
Be aware of other vehicles blind spots and ensure you do not sit in them.
