HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR DRIVING LESSONS

Finding out to drive can be a daunting experience for the very best of us so here are RED Driving School’s leading tips 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 present both the card and paper parts of you licence on your first lesson. If you require 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.
  • Sponsorship– before starting your lesson you will require 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 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 enough time to commit to discovering to drive– after all it is a brand-new ability that you are acquiring that will need routine practice in order for you to progress.
  • We advise you have one, 2 hour lesson each week under the supervision of a professional driving instructor.
  • Mindset– you require to be confident that you will find out how to drive but have the capability to laugh at yourself if you make mistakes, the majority of us do.
  • Drink– prevent caffeine-based beverages such as tea and coffee before your driving lesson as this speeds up anxiety and you will currently fidget. It goes without stating that alcohol must be prevented both on the day of your lesson, however also the night prior to.
  • Clothes– make certain that your clothes on your lesson is comfortable; you will be beinged in the car for at least an hour. Make sure that you use ideal shoes that you can feel the pedals through– no strolling boots, heels or flip flops.
  • Sleep– ensure you have a good night’s sleep the night before your lesson. You want to make sure you look out 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 require them.

IN BETWEEN YOUR LESSONS

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

  • Submit a student driver journal or diary– once your lesson is over, submit 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. You can use the journal as a guide on what needs practising if you have somebody to practice with between lessons.
  • Theory and Risk Understanding practice– utilize the internet and books to modify for your theory test and risk perception test. The quicker your theory is passed the much 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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