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Congratulations Callum on passing your PDA second time round

Great job Callum of Sorrento  on passing your pda …..this time you remembered watch your speed in school zones. Well Done and thanks for choosing All Zones Driving School

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Pass Your Test With Us in 2019

Tips on passing your PDA with Confidence

Step 1 –

Learner’s permit
You must have a learner’s permit before you can start learning to drive. To
apply for a permit you must be over 16 years old and pass the theory test and
an eyesight test. When you are issued your permit you will also need to pay
for a Learner Guide and Log Book. Learner drivers aged 25 and above, who
are applying for a car (C class) licence, are exempt from the requirement to
complete a Log Book.
Step 2 – Start to learn to drive
You are now at step two of getting your licence and can start learning the
skills you need to become a safe novice driver. In this step, you need to find
supervising drivers who can assist you in safely gaining extensive on-road
driving practice.
To progress to the next step of getting your licence, you will need to gain as
much supervised driving experience as you can to prepare you to undertake the
Hazard Perception Test (HPT).
During your learner period you will need to record a minimum of 50 supervised
driving hours in your Log Book.

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10 of 12 Most Asked About Questions

10. FOLLOWING/HEADLIGHT DISTANCES
The laws for safe following and headlight distances exist with safety in mind. Here’s what you need to know: Safe following distance A safe following distance depends on your speed, driving conditions and the type of vehicle you are driving. In good conditions, you should drive at least two seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. To determine the two seconds – watch the vehicle in front as it passes a landmark, such as a tree, sign, power pole or overpass. As it passes the landmark, start counting ‘one thousand and one, one thousand and two’ (this takes about two seconds). If you pass the same landmark before you finish counting to two seconds, you’re too close. It is important to increase your following distance to at least 3 – 4 seconds if the weather or road conditions are poor, if you’re driving a heavy vehicle or towing a trailer. Headlight distance High beam headlights are not permitted: • if you’re driving less than 200m behind a vehicle; • if an oncoming vehicle is less than 200m away. In foggy conditions: • drive slowly; • turn on windshield wipers; • don’t use high beam headlights. Fog lights can be used in foggy conditions, dust storms or heavy rain. You are not permitted to drive with both headlights and fog lights on at the same time.

Penalties Failing to follow a vehicle at a safe distance = 2 demerit points and $200 fine. Inappropriate use of headlights/fog lights = 1 demerit point and $100 fine.

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7 of 12 Most Asked About Questions

7. CROSSING CONTINUOUS LINES
Line road markings are there as a guide to how to use that road. There are edge lines, lane lines and centre lines. Do you know what they mean? Here’s what you need to know: There are three types of single continuous (unbroken) lines: 1. Edge Lines Are used to mark the edge of the road. You can only cross over an edge line when entering or leaving the road or passing a vehicle on the left that is turning right or making a U-turn. 2. Lane Lines Are used to define multiple lanes travelling in the same direction. If the lane line is continuous, don’t cross the line to change lanes. 3. Centre/Dividing Lines Are used to separate lanes travelling in different directions. If the centre/dividing lines are continuous on your side, do not cross that line unless you are turning right (i.e. leaving or entering the road) or making a U-turn. The same applies if there is a continuous line on the left of a broken or dotted centre line. Exception – If you need to avoid an obstruction, you may cross the continuous centre line(s), lane line or edge line providing you have a clear view of any approaching traffic.

Penalties Crossing the edge line of a road = $100 fine. Crossing a continuous line when changing lanes = 2 demerit points and $100 fine. Crossing a continuous centre line = 3 demerit points and $150 fine.

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6 of 12 Most Asked About Questions

6. UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTIONS
Navigating intersections without traffic signals, stop signs or give way signs is all about knowing who has the right of way. Here we shed light on how to correctly approach such intersections: As a rule, at an uncontrolled intersection, always give way to the right, to oncoming vehicles (including bicycles) and pedestrians. Specifically: • If going straight ahead – give way to vehicles on your right; • If turning left – give way to vehicles to the right and pedestrians crossing the road you’re entering; • If turning left using a slip lane – give way to vehicles on your right and pedestrians crossing the slip lane; • If turning right – give way to vehicles on your right, any oncoming vehicles/bicycles who are going straight ahead or turning left, and any pedestrians crossing the road you’re entering.

Penalties Travelling straight ahead OR turning left in a slip lane – failing to give way to vehicles to the right or pedestrians = 3 demerit points and $200 fine. Turning left or right – failing to give way to vehicles to the right or pedestrians = 3 demerit points and $300 fine.

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Why Are Learner Drivers Failing?

Growing rate of learner drivers failing practical tests in WA

Learner drivers are failing practical tests at a rate of more than 150 a day.

WA learner drivers are failing practical tests at a rate of more than 150 a day.

Figures provided to The West Australian by the Department of Transport reveal a growing percentage of learners are failing assessments — with more than 57,500 unsuccessful across the State last year.

Last year’s failure rate of almost 55 per cent was up from 54 per cent in 2016, 52 per cent in 2015 and 44 per cent in 2013. Learner drivers in country WA are more successful than those in the city, with 41 per cent failing.

DoT driver and vehicle services general manger Steve Mitchinson said the most common reason for failure was being underprepared.

“The Department of Transport encourages learner driver candidates to get as much supervised driving on as many different roads, weather and traffic conditions as possible,” he said.

Many candidates want to sit their test as quickly as possible but are simply not ready.

“Other top reasons candidates fail include lack of knowledge about road rules, not fully stopping at the stop line or rolling through, speeding and failing to undertake physical head checks of vehicle blind spots.”

Supervised drivers must complete 50 hours of supervised driving before taking the practical test.

Mr Mitchinson said technology that tracked and recorded assessments through audio and GPS was aimed at improving testing. “It is intended that the data collected will help better inform future learner drivers of the areas of learning upon which to focus,” he said.

Call us today so All Zones Driving School can assist you to pass your practical driving assessment with confidence.  We have an excellent first time pass rate, our driving lessons will prepare students to approach their driving test with complete confidence.  Our driving instructors only recommend students to sit their PDA once they meet the standard expect by the Department of Transport

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Now that you have passed your driving test…..

Now that you have passed your driving assessment it is necessary to gain further driving experience, driving under supervision.   The next stage is Phase 2 and Log Book.  In your Log Book you will have to record at least 25 hours of your driving experience across a range of different driving conditions.  The key is to do as many hours as you can in many different road,weather conditions, night time driving and freeways, this will give you the experience you will need once you are able to drive independently,  the 25 hours is a minimum.  During this phase “L” Plates must still be displayed.  For more information please visit  Department of Transport Driver & Vehicle Services Centre Joondalup  65 Boas Ave Joondalup or Department of Transport Driver & Vehicle Services Centre Mirrabooka, 40  Mirrabooka Ave Mirrabooka