HOW TO GET READY FOR YOUR DRIVING LESSONS
Finding out to drive can be a difficult 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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PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST LESSON
- Provisionary licence– you will require to present both the card and paper parts of you licence on your very first lesson. If you need 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 starting your lesson you will need to have an intend on how to spend for a complete 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 adequate 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 progress.
- We recommend you have one, two hour lesson weekly under the guidance of an expert driving trainer.
- Attitude– you require to be confident that you will learn how to have the ability however drive to make fun of yourself if you make mistakes, the majority of us do.
- Drink– prevent caffeine-based drinks such as tea and coffee before your driving lesson as this speeds up anxiety and you will already fidget. It goes without stating that alcohol should be avoided both on the day of your lesson, however likewise the night before.
- Clothing– make certain that your clothing on your lesson is comfortable; you will be sat in the car for a minimum of an hour. Make sure that you wear suitable 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 wish to make certain you look out 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 have to stop there. To boost your learning you might:
- Complete a learner driver journal or diary– once your lesson is over, fill out 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 get ready for your next lesson. You can use the journal as a guide on what needs practising if you have someone to practice with between lessons.
- Theory and Danger Perception practice– utilize the internet and books to modify for your theory test and risk perception test. The earlier 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 instructor.
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