Experienced Driving Instructor in Petts Wood

I'm an independent driving school providing enjoyable professional driver training in the the Petts Wood BR5 postcode area, Monday to Saturday.

Evening and weekend lessons are available. Please use the contact form to make an enquiry or book ahead. Please feel free to call/text/whatsapp 9am-6pm or email at anytime.

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If you're learning to drive in Petts Wood you have a few options for driving test locations. The nearest test centres are Sidcup, West Wickham and Bromley.

Driving lessons in Petts Wood

How to deal with pedestrian crossings

Driving lessons in Petts Wood will probably involve learning to safely deal with different types of pedestrian crossing.

There are five main types:

Zebra and Parallel
Puffin
Toucan
Equestrian
Pelican

Which type of traffic light crossing has a flashing amber phase?

The Pelican. You must give way to pedestrians on the crossing when the amber light is flashing.

Which type of crossing is also for cyclists?

Toucan crossings are for pedestrians and cyclists. Parallel crossings are zebra crossings with a section for cyclists.

When dealing with zebra crossings a common mistake new drivers make is to only look ahead and forget to look to the sides of the crossing when approaching.

Also:

Highway code rule 193

You should take extra care where the view of either side of the crossing is blocked by queuing traffic or incorrectly parked vehicles. Pedestrians may be crossing between stationary vehicles.

When approaching a pedestrian crossing check behind you in the mirrors, be prepared to slow down and to stop, especially when your view is restricted, as it often will be at station square in Petts Wood

Pedestrian User Friendly Intelligent crossings, or PUFFINs feature technology which makes it safer to cross for those who are visually impaired or less mobile.

Warning: Pedestrian crossing ahead

A Pelican light

A Toucan crossing