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How to Navigate with Confidence Using Only a Road Map

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1) Introduction  Today we often rely solely on GPS or navigation apps on our smart devices to get us where we are going. But what happens to your trip when signal is lost, your phone battery goes dead, or the app gets you hopelessly lost? This is where you can fall back on some old-school map-reading skills! Learning to read a road map will not just boost your confidence, but you'll be a more attentive and self-sufficient driver. 2) Road Maps A road map displays your entire surroundings - towns, highways, rest areas, and scenic breaks. Check out these essentials before you begin: Map symbols: Mark highways, gas stations, landmarks, and intersections. Scale: Indicates distance between points. Legends and colours: Indicate different types of roads and routes. Understanding these basics will make your navigation experience smoother and more accurate. 3. Reading a Road Map Begin by locating the north on your map and orienting it with your direction. Use road numbers and landmarks as po...

What Makes Eastwood a Great Place to Learn Driving?

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Learning to drive is a big milestone, and having the right driving school can make your experience easier and more pleasant. If you reside in or near Eastwood, you’re in the ideal location to begin your driving lessons. With peaceful suburban roads, easy test routes, and experienced instructors close at hand, Eastwood has everything a learner driver requires. At Castle Driving School, we have assisted learners in Eastwood, Baulkham Hills, and nearby suburbs for over 20 years. We strive to do one thing — provide calm, professional, and friendly driving lessons that create confidence and lifelong safe driving practices. 🚗 1. Why Learning to Drive in Eastwood is Great Eastwood has a balanced driving environment for new and more skilled learners alike.  Its quiet residential streets are ideal for learning fundamental driving techniques including: smooth Starting and stopping reading road signs and following lanes Turning securely at intersections Practice parking (angle, parallel, and...