HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR DRIVING LESSONS

Learning to drive can be a daunting experience for the very best of us so here are RED Driving School’s leading suggestions 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 first lesson. , if you require to use for a licence you can select up an application form from you local post office or you can apply online at https://www.anewdriver.ie.
  • By telephone or by post if you have actually lost part of your licence you need to change this; you can do this online.
  • Sponsorship– prior to starting your lesson you will require 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– ensure you have sufficient time to commit to finding out to drive– after all it is a new ability that you are getting that will need regular practice in order for you to advance.
  • We advise you have one, two hour lesson each week under the guidance of a professional driving instructor.
  • Mindset– you need to be confident that you will find out how to drive however have the ability to make fun of yourself if you make mistakes, the majority of us do.
  • Drink– avoid caffeine-based drinks such as tea and coffee before your driving lesson as this accelerates stress and anxiety and you will already be nervous. It goes without saying that alcohol ought to be avoided both on the day of your lesson, however also the night before.
  • Clothing– 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 wear ideal 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 wish to make certain you look out 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.

IN BETWEEN YOUR LESSONS

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

  • Submit a student driver journal or diary– once your lesson is over, complete the journal with what you have actually 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 utilize the journal as a guide on what requires practising if you have somebody to practice with in between lessons.
  • Theory and Hazard Understanding practice– use the internet and books to revise for your theory test and hazard understanding test. The faster 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 just ask your trainer.

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