Because of the content of the lesson and the distances covered they are usually 2 hours long. If a pupil has a particular destination in mind, e.g. from Newcastle to Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester, etc., this can be arranged.

The lessons include:

• Recognition of road signs and markings
• Joining and leaving motorways
• Lane discipline
• Separation distances
• Forward planning
• Overtaking
• Weather conditions
• Breakdown procedures
• Environmental issues