Driving on motorways places greater demands on the driver's skill, observation, anticipation, planning and concentration. It is important that you get proper guidance before you attempt to drive on your own on a motorway.

If you've recently passed your test, you should take further professional instruction before driving on a motorway. The pass plus training scheme aims to improve your Driving skills and make you a safe driver, it includes a section on motorway driving. You can get details of the Pass Plus If you've recently passed your test, not driven for a while, or your driving hasn't included busy fast-moving traffic, your Decision-making skills might not be up to the standard needed.

You should

• Ask advice from a professional instructor who can give you valid, safe instruction
• Use every chance to observe and learn as a passenger
• Select fairly quiet sections of motorway to practise on
• Get used to driving at 60-70 mph (96-112 km/h) and keeping up with the flow of the traffic.

Remember, don't drive on a motorway until you're fully prepared. The next move make always has to be the right one.

Bear in mind that vehicles on either side and behind you could weigh over 30 tonnes and be travelling at 50-60 mph (80-96 km/h) or even faster.