Street Driving & Real-World Risk
Urban driving is where Part 3 lives or dies.
Urban & Residential Driving
Street driving is not about junction technique.
It is about anticipation, scanning, planning and shared responsibility.
Common Teaching Failures (Part 3):
- Instructor spotting hazards instead of pupil.
- No verbalised risk discussion.
- No responsibility agreement before junction.
Junctions
Speed β Position β Observation β Decision
- What can you see developing?
- What is your biggest risk?
- Who is responsible here?
Roundabouts
Lane planning & gap judgement
- What information do you need first?
- What is your safe gap?
- If unsure, what will you say?
Pedestrians
Scanning & anticipation
- Where are your eyes now?
- Who might step out?
- What is your backup plan?
Speed Management
Matching conditions & flow
- Is this speed safe or legal?
- What changes ahead?
- What does the road tell you?
Live Risk Commentary Framework
Instead of giving instructions, try structured risk language:
βWe have parked cars left, pedestrian right, junction ahead.
What is your plan?β
βIf you feel unsure, say βHelpβ early.β
βFor this one, I will check mirrors. You manage speed.β
Examiner is looking for:
- Shared responsibility
- Encouraging pupil thinking
- Clear risk discussion