Driving School in Brookfield explains GIVEWAY v STOP signs

Brookfield learner drivers often don't get to drive where there are STOP signs and this lack of experience can become a real problem at a Practical Driving Test. There are actually very few stop signs around Brookfield and so Learners can miss out on this learning experience. Our Driving School Instructor working in the area will ensure that if you miss the signs in Brookfield you will get to experience them in other suburbs during the drive so that you can appreciate the rules that are set out below for all drivers to follow. Sometimes issues as simple as this one can bring an otherwise very good driver undone at a Driving Test

BROOKFIELD STOP signs

When facing a STOP sign or a STOP line, the Learner Driver should put about 90% of their focus on stopping the car as close as practical behind the stop line and 10% on other activities. ONLY when stopped the Learner should shift their focus to preparing the car to move off and ensuring that they Give way appropriately. This approach is more likely to produce an effective STOP.

BROOKFIELD GIVEWAY signs

When facing a GIVE WAY sign or a broken give way line, the Learner Driver should put about 90% of their focus on giving way to other road users and 10% focus on other activities.