HOW TO GET READY FOR YOUR DRIVING LESSONS
Learning to drive can be a challenging experience for the very best people so here are RED Driving School’s top tips 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 need to present both the card and paper parts of you licence on your very first lesson. If you need to apply for a licence you can get an application from you regional post office or you can use online at https://www.anewdriver.ie.
- If you have lost part of your licence you require to change this; you can do this online, by telephone or by post.
- Financial backing– prior to beginning your lesson you will require to have a plan on how to pay for a complete driving course whether this is through cost savings, work or household. It does not pay to have lessons and after that stop due to no cash as it will take you longer to pass your test if you do not have routine lessons.
- Time– guarantee you have adequate time to dedicate to discovering to drive– after all it is a new skill that you are obtaining that will need regular practice in order for you to progress.
- We suggest you have one, 2 hour lesson each week under the guidance of a professional driving instructor.
- Mindset– you need to be positive that you will learn how to have the ability but drive to make fun of yourself if you make errors, most of us do.
- Drink– prevent caffeine-based drinks such as tea and coffee prior to your driving lesson as this speeds up stress and anxiety and you will currently fidget. It goes without stating that alcohol should be prevented both on the day of your lesson, however likewise the night prior to.
- Clothes– ensure that your clothing on your lesson is comfortable; you will be sat in the car for at least an hour. Likewise ensure that you wear appropriate shoes that you can feel the pedals through– no walking boots, heels or flip flops.
- Sleep– ensure you have a good night’s sleep the night before your lesson. You wish 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 ensure you have both parts of your licence, payment for your lesson and your glasses, if you need them.
BETWEEN YOUR LESSONS
When your driving lesson is over the knowing does not need to stop there. To boost your knowing you could:
- Submit a student driver journal or diary– once your lesson is over, fill out the journal with what you have covered in the lesson, what went well and what didn’t. You can use this to assess the lesson and prepare for your next lesson. If you have somebody to experiment between lessons, you can utilize the journal as a guide on what requires practising.
- Theory and Hazard Understanding practice– utilize the web and books to modify for your theory test and risk perception test. The faster your theory is passed the better.
Do not forget that if you have any questions about your lessons, your driving capability or anything else then simply ask your trainer.
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