T-Junctions

In this section, we’re going to cover tutorials on T-junctions. T-junctions are the most common junction that you’ll encounter throughout your life as a driver. As a learner driver, you’ll need to spend a considerable amount of time gaining valuable driving experience at T-junctions.

What is a T-junction TutorialWhat is a T-Junction

We start learning about T-junctions by understanding the basics of what a T-junction is. This T-junction tutorial offers the starting basics for complete driver novices.

A guide to T-junctions road markings T-Junction Road Markings

On your driving test, the examiner will take you through many different types of T-junctions. In this tutorial, we explain the different type of road markings that can be found at T-junctions and what they mean.

Tutorial explaining who has right of way at a T-junctionWho Has Right of Way at a T-Junction

Junctions can be confusing and complex. Here we answer the question of who has right of way at a T-junction, plus a look at the different types of T-junctions that you’ll come across while learning to drive.

Tutorial explaining how to identify a T-junctionHow to Identify a T-Junction

Not all T-junctions are the same. Some make use of traffic lights, others use signs and some T-junctions have absolutely nothing to warn drivers that they’re ahead. Here we provide tips on how to identify T-junctions.

What Speed Should You Approach a T-junction TutorialWhat Speed Should You Approach a T-junction?

Most driving tests are failed each and every year at junctions and one of the main reasons is due to an unsuitable speed. In this article we explain what speed you should aim for when approaching a T-junction.

How to correctly approach a T-junction tutorialHow to Approach a T-Junction

A high amount of driving tests are failed every year due to test candidates not approaching T-junctions correctly. Here we explain how to correctly approach T-junctions by identifying and using driving routines.

Road positioning at T-junctions tutorialRoad Positioning at T-junctions

During the practical driving test, examiners will test you over many types of T-junctions. Among other things, they will be observing how you position your car for turning left or right. This tutorial explains the correct road positions for turning left or right at T-junctions.

Where to stop at T-junctions tutorialWhere to Stop at T-Junction (Reference Points)

For many new learner drivers spatial awareness and understanding where their car is on the road is a challenge. For that, we use reference points. These reference points are used to help learner drivers in knowing where to stop at T-junctions.

Do you always have to stop at T-junctions tutorialDo You Always Have to Stop at T-Junctions?

Some T-junctions you must legally stop at, others you don’t have to. To determine this, you need to know the type of junction that you’re approaching and then determine what you can, or cannot see.

Using the parking brake at T-junctions tutorialUsing the Parking Brake at T-junctions

Here we explain whether or not you should use the parking brake / handbrake at T-junctions and if so, when to use it. We also look at the benefits of driving an automatic car at junctions.

Tutorial explaining the various hazards that drivers encounter at T-junctionsHazards That You’ll Encounter at T-Junctions

In order to become a proficient driver and pass the driving test, you’ll need to be prepared for the various different types of hazards that you’ll encounter at T-junctions. This tutorial explains those hazards with diagrams.

How to turn left at a T-junction in an automatic car tutorialHow to Make a Left Turn at a T-junction in an Automatic Car

This tutorial explains how turn turn left at a T-junction in an automatic car using the tried and tested methods and techniques used by driving instructors. Use these techniques when learning to drive and on the driving test.

How to turn right at a T-junction in an automatic car tutorialHow to Make a Right Turn at a T-junction in an Automatic Car

We now move onto turning right at a T-junction in an automatic car. Turning right can be a little more challenging compared with turning left due to the need of crossing two lanes instead of one.