Driving Lesson. Position

Correct driving position on the road is as important as driving at the right speed on the road. By maintaining the correct position on the road you are reducing the potenial risk of an incident. Understanding the correct driving position is very simple.

When driving on a straight single carraigeway, always position yourself closer to the left hand side. This increases the clearance between you and the vehicle approaching from the opposite direction. It also allows the vehicle behind more clearance to over take you.
When driving on a carraigeway with two or more lanes, driving in the centre of your lane will allow you the make the safest possible use of your lane space. This allows equal space either side of your vehicle and gives the maximum clearance between you and other vehicles on the road
 
When cornering to the right always keep as far left as you can. This reduces the potential risks if the vehicle approaching you crosses into your lane.
When cornering to the left approach the bend or corner positioning yourself so you have the best possible view as far around the corner as is safely possible.(Never cross over the centre of the road). This will allow you see potential hazards as early as possible and give you more time to react to them.

When stopping behind a stop line or any prohibiting road markings make sure the bumper of your car does not cross the lines or markings.

Always use due care and take a commom sense approach to your position on the road. Take the actions and position of other road users in to account when assesssing your position. Take corrective action when neccessary to reduce any potentail risks to you or other road users.

Safe driving