HOW TO GET READY FOR YOUR DRIVING LESSONS
Learning to drive can be a challenging experience for the best people so here are RED Driving School’s top pointers on how to get ready for your first driving lesson and subsequent tuition.
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST LESSON
- Provisionary licence– you will need to provide both the card and paper parts of you licence on your first lesson. , if you need to apply for a licence you can choose up an application type from you regional post office or you can use online at https://www.anewdriver.ie.
- If you have actually lost part of your licence you require to replace this; you can do this online, by telephone or by post.
- Financial backing– prior to starting your lesson you will need to have a plan on how to spend for a full driving course whether this is through cost savings, work or family. If you do not have regular 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 sufficient time to dedicate to discovering to drive– after all it is a new ability that you are acquiring that will require regular practice in order for you to advance.
- We suggest you have one, 2 hour lesson each week under the guidance of an expert driving trainer.
- Attitude– you require to be positive that you will find out how to drive but have the ability to laugh at yourself if you make mistakes, the majority of us do.
- Consume– avoid caffeine-based drinks 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 needs to be avoided both on the day of your lesson, however likewise the night prior to.
- Clothes– make sure that your clothing on your lesson is comfortable; you will be beinged in the car for a minimum of an hour. Make sure that you use appropriate shoes that you can feel the pedals through– no strolling boots, heels or flip flops.
- Sleep– make certain you have a good night’s sleep the night before your lesson. You wish to make certain 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 certain 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 knowing does not need to stop there. To enhance your learning you could:
- Complete a student driver journal or diary– when your lesson is over, complete the journal with what you have covered in the lesson, what worked out and what didn’t. You can use this to assess the lesson and get ready for your next lesson. If you have somebody to experiment between lessons, you can utilize the journal as a guide on what needs practising.
- Theory and Hazard Perception practice– use the internet and books to revise for your theory test and threat perception test. The quicker your theory is passed the better.
Do not forget that if you have any concerns about your lessons, your driving ability or anything else then simply ask your instructor.
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