The Book
ROAD
NAVIGATION
The Principles Explained
With Advice on the Driving Test
This book explains the principles behind effective road navigation and shows how satnav can be used intelligently rather than passively. It provides a clear framework for planning a journey, maintaining awareness while driving, and avoiding common navigation errors.
It also includes practical advice on satnav use in the UK driving test — invaluable for learner drivers and instructors alike.
Independently reviewed and recommended by an experienced Instructor Trainer. Read the review
What You'll Learn
KEY TOPICS COVERED
NAVIGATION PRINCIPLES
How to read the road ahead, interpret signs and layouts, and anticipate what is coming — going beyond what the satnav tells you.
INTELLIGENT SATNAV USE
How to use satnav actively rather than passively — understanding its limitations and using it as a tool, not a crutch.
DRIVING TEST ADVICE
Specific guidance on the independent driving section of the UK driving test, including the satnav element introduced in 2017.
JOURNEY PLANNING
A clear framework for planning routes, understanding road types, and making good decisions before you set off.
COMMON ERRORS
Why navigation mistakes happen and how to avoid them — from missed turnings to wrong-way junctions and GPS errors.
ALL ROAD TYPES
Motorways, dual carriageways, urban roads, and rural lanes — how navigation challenges differ and how to handle each.