HOW TO GET READY FOR YOUR DRIVING LESSONS
Learning to drive can be an overwhelming experience for the very best of us so here are RED Driving School’s top pointers on how to prepare for your very first driving lesson and subsequent tuition.
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PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST LESSON
- Provisionary licence– you will require to present both the card and paper parts of you licence on your very first lesson. , if you need to use for a licence you can pick up an application form from you local post office or you can use online at https://www.anewdriver.ie.
- By telephone or by post if you have lost part of your licence you require to replace this; you can do this online.
- Financial backing– prior to beginning your lesson you will need to have an intend on how to spend for a full driving course whether this is through cost savings, work or household. If you do not have routine lessons, it does not pay to have lessons and then stop due to no cash as it will take you longer to pass your test.
- Time– guarantee you have adequate time to dedicate to finding out to drive– after all it is a new skill that you are acquiring that will need regular practice in order for you to advance.
- We suggest you have one, two hour lesson each week under the supervision of a professional driving instructor.
- Mindset– you require to be confident that you will learn how to have the ability but drive to laugh at yourself if you make errors, the majority of us do.
- Consume– avoid caffeine-based beverages such as tea and coffee prior to your driving lesson as this accelerates stress and anxiety and you will currently be nervous. It goes without saying that alcohol needs to be prevented both on the day of your lesson, however likewise the night prior to.
- Clothing– ensure that your clothing on your lesson is comfortable; you will be sat in the car for a minimum of an hour. Make sure that you wear appropriate shoes that you can feel the pedals through– no strolling boots, heels or flip flops.
- Sleep– make sure you have a good night’s sleep the night prior to your lesson. You want to make certain you are alert as there will be a lot to take in on your very first lesson.
- Be prepared– on the day of your lesson make sure you have both parts of your licence, payment for your lesson and your glasses, if you require them.
BETWEEN YOUR LESSONS
When your driving lesson is over the learning does not have to stop there. To boost your knowing you could:
- Fill out a learner driver journal or journal– once your lesson is over, submit the journal with what you have actually covered in the lesson, what went well and what didn’t. You can use this to review the lesson and get ready for your next lesson. You can utilize the journal as a guide on what requires practising if you have someone to practice with in between lessons.
- Theory and Risk Understanding practice– utilize the web and books to modify for your theory test and risk understanding test. The earlier your theory is passed the better.
Lastly, do not forget that if you have any concerns about your lessons, your driving ability or anything else then just ask your trainer.
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