Mandatory Category B module

Module 7: Road sharing

Share road space predictably and maintain safe margins around other road users.

What this module covers

These are the official DVA topic headings for this part of the Category B Programme of Training.

✓Awareness and anticipation

✓Changing position

✓Safety margins

✓Communication

✓Overtaking

How to work on this module

Use the official Logbook for the formal record and sign-off. These PureCar prompts are for practice planning.

Keep a running safety margin around the vehicle.

Use mirrors before changing speed or position.

Only overtake when the view, space and speed difference make it safe.

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Reviewed against official Northern Ireland guidanceInformation checked 22 September 2026.

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Northern Ireland learner guide

Preparing for GDL Module 7: Road sharing

Share road space predictably and maintain safe margins around other road users.

This is part of the Northern Ireland Category B Graduated Driver Licensing Programme of Training. Use the module as a practical learning target rather than simply a box to tick.

Useful points to focus on

Keep a running safety margin around the vehicle.
Use mirrors before changing speed or position.
Only overtake when the view, space and speed difference make it safe.

What this module covers

How to work on this module

Preparing for GDL Module 7: Road sharing

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