Stay on top - be smart

It's easy to continually improve your driving, but you must want to keep raising the bar. Here's how to do it: 

1. Remember your instruction.

You paid for your instructor's good advice, so don't throw it away. Keep up the MSM routine and always anticipate what other drivers may do even if they haven't given a signal.

2. Keep up with The Highway Code.

It's easy to forget what all those road signs and markings mean, so brush up regularly.

3. Make enough time

Rushing brings out the worst in anyone's driving, Set the alarm clock for ten minutes earlier.

4. Driving when your're angry or upset puts lives at risk.

Detach yourself from strong emotions when you drive, or take the bus.

5. Be mean with your money.

Anyone can stamp on the throttle, but it takes skill to take control of the pennies. It's crazy to race to catch up with the car in front, only to then brake harder. You paid for that petrol and you'd have been behind that car at the next lights anyway. Change gear less oftern, stay in higher gears a bit longer and save money in the process.

6. Develop a critic's eye

Don't make the same mistakes others do. Note the good driving you see, be like the best. Say what you're doing out loud. It can be a good way to highlight your dodgier decisions. It makes you think about planning ahead and it's a great confidence booster. It's best done without passengeres though, unless It's someone you want advice from.