The Art of Confident Driving

I was thrilled to have a chat with Julian O’Shea – A Monash University Lecturer, as well as; social entrepreneur, humanitarian engineer and advocate for innovation in higher education. He creates educational videos on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram about design, cities and interesting places. After reading his article in the Sydney Morning Herald, I knew I had to ask him to talk to us more about this obsession some drivers have of oversized trucks. During our chat, I was finding out about so many more issues we will be soon be having to tackle, as we make our way around and through our cities to work, shop and play and live happily. How do we do this, without bringing more vehicles into the already congested traffic areas? Consumers choosing to drive Truckzillas (oversized Utes/SUV’s) on suburban roads are on the rise, but so is the pedestrian casualty rates! Is this just a new craze for American oversized Dodge/Rams trucks on our roads, or is it truly a significant safety issue for Australian motorists and road users? Listen for free now! Also, please excuse a couple of little mistakes (I kept calling electric scooters mobility scooters! LOL) – hey, it was only my second ever recorded interview, and yes, I was a tiny bit nervous!) Enjoy the drive, Liz. https://www.youtube.com/@JulianOShea Liz has her full driving lessons available here: Home – The Art of Confident Driving    

Episode 26. Liz and John sit down for a chat, and discuss what parents should stop doing to their learner drivers, why it’s harder to learn these days, and why we need better trained instructors! Missing an episode? Subscribe to the podcast on your Apple device or get access to ad free episodes, instructional videos and other bonus features at Subscribe – The Art of Confident Driving

How often have you thought “I could have taken that gap” or “whoops, I shouldn’t have pulled out in front of that other driver”? Instructor Liz will give you the knowledge to understand how to give way correctly in this lesson for Give Way Basics. You will be taught where to be looking when giving way, what road markings and signs to look for, and how to select a safe gap. As always, Liz will make it clear and logical for drivers to understand how to give way correctly. For access to full driving lessons and instructional videos go to Home – The Art of Confident Driving Or Apple podcast users, click “subscribe” now

Indicators, blinkers, turn signal – different names, but one of the most important tools when driving! This mini-lesson episode, Instructor Liz will help you learn when to use them, and how to indicate at roundabouts – necessary for passing the practical driving test (and keeping other road users around you informed of your intentions).

Mirrors. Which one can I rely on to use for my lane changes? Why shouldn’t I trust my side mirror for lane changes? In this mini lesson, Instructor Liz will explain how to use your mirrors correctly. Remember: mirrors should be checked every 5-8 seconds on single lane roads, and every 3-5 seconds on multi-laned roads  – but only a very quick glance!  To hear Full driving lessons from Liz, you can subscribe on your Apple device, or go to www.theartofconfidentdriving.com

Instructor Liz shares her insights on making driving lessons enjoyable and effective. She discusses how to keep both parents and learners calm during practice, ensuring a supportive environment. Liz highlights the importance of mindful practice, revealing how it can build true confidence in new drivers. Learn about communication gaps between supervising drivers and learners, and discover techniques to tackle challenging driving situations with ease.

When did driving become a chore? When did we lose the feeling of pleasure when getting behind the wheel? We need to reclaim our sense of fun when we are driving! Liz will tell you why happy drivers are safer drivers, and why we need to practice “Mindful Driving” (which won’t take much effort) to become a more confident and happier driver. Listen to Liz’s full lessons here: Android:  https://theartofconfidentdriving.com/subscribe/ Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-art-of-confident-driving/id1648071366

Liz has presented thousands of students for their practical driving test, in this episode, she will give you some excellent tips and tricks to calm the nerves, and pass the test easily. Listen to find out why Liz’s students are passing the test on their first attempt – many with perfect test scores! For more information and full driving lessons go to https://theartofconfidentdriving.com https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-art-of-confident-driving/id1648071366

Why are some drivers more confident than others? Liz will explain the difference between fake confidence and true confidence behind the wheel. What do you need to become a confident driver? How do I become more confident in complex situations? Learn how to be more confident when driving.

Driving is something many of us do daily, but how often to we pay enough attention to it? Most of the time, we will work it out the hard way when it comes to driving situations, but I want to give road users the knowledge and skills to be confident in any situation.Mindful driving…. How many of us don’t really pay attention when we drive? Sometimes resulting in a late reaction or scare, that literally wakes us up?!? We need to remind ourselves that driving is not only an important job, but other people are relying on us to keep them safe.