HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR DRIVING LESSONS

Learning to drive can be an overwhelming experience for the best of us so here are RED Driving School’s top pointers on how to get ready for your very first driving lesson and subsequent tuition.

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PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST LESSON

  • Provisionary licence– you will require to provide both the card and paper parts of you licence on your very first lesson. If you require to obtain a licence you can pick up an application form from you local post office or you can use online at https://www.anewdriver.ie.
  • If you have lost part of your licence you require to replace this; you can do this online, by telephone or by post.
  • Sponsorship– before beginning your lesson you will require to have a plan on how to pay for a full driving course whether this is through savings, work or family. If you do not have routine lessons, it does not pay to have lessons and then stop due to no money as it will take you longer to pass your test.
  • Time– guarantee you have adequate time to commit to finding out to drive– after all it is a new ability that you are getting that will require regular practice in order for you to advance.
  • We recommend you have one, two hour lesson every week under the supervision of an expert driving instructor.
  • Mindset– you need to be positive that you will find out how to drive but have the capability to make fun of yourself if you make mistakes, the majority of us do.
  • Consume– prevent caffeine-based beverages such as tea and coffee before your driving lesson as this accelerates stress and anxiety and you will currently be nervous. It goes without stating that alcohol should be prevented both on the day of your lesson, but also the night before.
  • Clothing– ensure that your clothes on your lesson is comfortable; you will be sat in the car for at least an hour. Make sure that you wear suitable 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 ensure you are alert as there will be a lot to take in on your 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 need them.

IN BETWEEN YOUR LESSONS

When your driving lesson is over the learning does not need to stop there. To enhance your learning you could:

  • Submit a learner driver journal or journal– as soon as your lesson is over, complete the journal with what you have actually covered in the lesson, what went well and what didn’t. You can utilize this to assess the lesson and prepare for your next lesson. If you have somebody to experiment between lessons, you can use the journal as a guide on what requires practising.
  • Theory and Risk Understanding practice– use the internet and books to revise for your theory test and danger understanding test. The quicker your theory is passed the better.

Lastly, do not forget that if you have any questions about your lessons, your driving capability or anything else then just ask your instructor.

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