The Total Drive 3D Teaching Aid Videos provide over 2 hours of video tuition across 36 high-quality 3D videos both for Manual and Auto. These videos are designed to support both instructors and pupils throughout the learning journey.


Video Overview

The 36 videos are organised into 6 categories, each focusing on a key area of driving:

  • Early Stages

  • Junctions

  • Controlled Junctions

  • Crossroads

  • Manoeuvres

  • Road Use


Each video includes:

  • Key Learning Points – Clear objectives for the lesson.

  • Instructional Content – Step-by-step visual guidance.

  • Learning Question – A question to reinforce understanding.

How Instructors Can Use Them:

  • Visually show what will be covered in an upcoming practical lesson.

  • Consolidate a lesson or specific element after the pupil has practised.

Subscription Details:

  • Instructors can subscribe to access all videos as part of the Pro or Elite membership plans.

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Pupil Use & Cost

The videos are also designed for pupils to use independently, adding extra learning outside of practical lessons.

How Pupils Can Benefit:

  • Prepare for upcoming lessons in advance.

  • Consolidate what they've learned during practical sessions.

  • Speed up the overall learning process through visual reinforcement.

Purchase Details:

  • Pupils can pay a one-off fee of £9.99 to access all videos through the Total Drive app.

  • The videos remain available for the entire time they are taking lessons with their instructor.

How Pupils Purchase:

  • From the home screen of their app, pupils should select "Learning Aids" under the "Gain an Advantage" section.

Tip: Combining practical lessons with video learning helps pupils understand concepts more quickly and retain information longer—making every lesson more effective.


Note:  All videos are available for both Manual & Auto but only manual are shown as examples here


Early Stages - 4 Videos

The Hazard Routine

Moving Off & Stopping

Length: 5m 10s
Key Points:
  1. The definition of a Hazard
  2. Using the mirrors first
  3. Signalling your intentions
  4. Position & speed
  5. Look, Assess, Decide, Act
  6. MSPSL
Length: 3m 29s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL Routine
  2. Deciding who has priority
  3. Making the decision to wait or go
  4. Your waiting position
  5. Driving through the gap


Meeting Other Traffic

Simple Left Turn

Length: 3m 38s
Key Points:
  1. Preparing the car to move
  2. Observation and signalling
  3. Moving off
  4. Stopping safely
Length: 3m 17s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL Routine
  2. Keeping Full control
  3. Making sure it's safe to turn
  4. Safety checks after turning



Junctions - 7 Videos


Turn Right from Main Road into Side Road

Turn Right from Side Road onto Main Road

Length: 2m 44s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL Routine
  2. Making sure it's safe to turn
  3. Safety checks after turning
Length: 3m 04s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL Routine
  2. Making sure it's safe to turn
  3. Safety checks after turning


Turn Left into Side Road

Junctions with Restricted View

Length: 3m 06s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL routine
  2. Deciding which gear to use
  3. Satefy checks after turning
Length: 2m 13s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL routine
  2. Using effective observation
  3. using clutch control to "creep & peep" as you emerge


Stop signs & Closed Junctions

Taking the Second Left

Length: 2m 45s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL routine
  2. Stopping
  3. The reason for the stop sign
  4. Safety checks after turning
Length: 2m 13s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL routine
  2. Making sure it is safe to turn
  3. Safety checks after turning


Taking the Second Right

Length: 2m 50s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL routine
  2. Making sure it is safe to turn
  3. Safety checks after turning


Controlled Junctions - 5 Videos


Turn Left at Roundabouts

Going Ahead at Roundabouts

Length: 2m 48s
Key Points:
  1. Rules for turning left
  2. Using the MSPSL routine
  3. Giving way to traffic on the roundabout
  4. Safety checks after turning
Length: 4m 15s
Key Points:
  1. Rules for going road ahead
  2. Using the MSPSL routine
  3. Giving way to traffic on the roundabout
  4. Leaving the roundabout
  5. Safety checks after turning


Turn Right at Roundabouts

Turn Left at Traffic Lights

Length: 4m 24s
Key Points:
  1. Rules for turning right
  2. Using the MSPSL routine
  3. Giving way to traffic on the roundabout
  4. Leaving the roundabout
  5. Safety checks after turning
Length: 3m 51s
Key Points:
  1. The traffic light sequence
  2. Using the MSPSL routine
  3. Waiting at the lights
  4. moving off on green
  5. Safety checks after the traffic lights


Going Ahead at Traffic Lights


Length: 4m 30s
Key Points:
  1. The traffic light sequence
  2. Using the MSPSL routine
  3. Waiting at the lights
  4. moving off on green
  5. Safety checks after the traffic lights


Crossroads - 5 Videos


Crossroads Ahead with Priority

Crossroads Ahead with no Priority

Length: 2m 15s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL routine
  2. Being aware of other road users
  3. Safety checks after the junction
Length: 4m 02s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL routine
  2. Dealing with traffic on the main road
  3. Dealing with road users opposite
  4. Safety checks after the junction


Crossroads Passing Inside to Inside

Crossroads Passing Nearside to Nearside

Length: 3m 18s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL routine
  2. Making sure it's safe to turn
  3. Being prepared to give way
  4. Safety checks after the turning
Length: 2m 55s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL routine
  2. Making sure it's safe to turn
  3. Being prepared to give way
  4. Safety checks after turning


Unmarked Crossroads

Length: 3m 19s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL routine
  2. Dealing with traffic on the other road
  3. Safety checks after passing/ turning


Manoeuvres - 9 Videos


Parking Bays Left - Driving In, Reversing Out

Parking Bays Right - Driving In, Reversing Out

Length: 3m 19s
Key Points:
  1. Making the choice to drive in
  2. Driving in safely
  3. Leaving the parking bay
Length: 2m 54s
Key Points:
  1. Making the choice to drive in
  2. Driving in safely
  3. Leaving the parking bay


Parking Bays - Reverse In from Left

Parking Bays - Reverse In from Right

Length: 3m 13s
Key Points:
  1. Why reversing in can be safer
  2. Observation to stay safe
  3. Start position & control
  4. Car security
Length: 3m 05s
Key Points:
  1. Why reversing in can be safer
  2. Observation to stay safe
  3. Start position & control
  4. Car security


Stop & Reverse on the Right

Parallel Park

Length: 3m 34s
Key Points:
  1. Choosing a safe place to stop
  2. Stopping safely
  3. Reversing
  4. Moving away safely
Length: 3m 20s
Key Points:
  1. Benefits and location
  2. Approaching and starting the manoeuvre
  3. Reversing safely


Reverse to the Left

Reverse to the Right

Length: 3m 13s
Key Points:
  1. Checking that the side road is clear
  2. Stopping on the left
  3. Safety - with proper observation
  4. Reversing under full control
  5. Finishing the manoeuvre safely
Length: 3m 28s
Key Points:
  1. Checking that the side road is clear
  2. Stopping on the right
  3. Safety - with proper observation
  4. Reversing under full control
  5. Finishing the manoeuvre safely


Turn in the Road

Length: 3m 09s
Key Points:
  1. Benefits and location
  2. Starting the manoeuvre
  3. Reversing safely
  4. Finishing the manoeuvre


Road Use - 5 Videos


Overtaking

Meeting Other Traffic

Length: 3m 37s
Key Points:
  1. When and where to overtake
  2. Using the MSPSL routine before overtaking
  3. Using the MSPSL routine after overtaking
Length: 3m 29s
Key Points:
  1. Using the MSPSL routine
  2. Deciding who has priority
  3. making the decision to wait or go
  4. your waiting position
  5. Driving through the gap


Emergency Stop

Zebra Crossings

Length: 2m 42s
Key Points:
  1. Being alert & aware
  2. Reacting promptly
  3. Staying safe after stopping
Length: 3m 52s
Key Points:
  1. Recognising the crossing
  2. Using the MSPSL routine
  3. Giving way to pedestrians
  4. Safety checks after the crossing


Railway Level Crossings


Length: 4m 28s
Key Points:
  1. Recognising the crossing
  2. Using the MSPSL routine
  3. What to do at the crossing
  4. Dealing with breakdowns
  5. Safety checks after the crossing


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