HOW TO GET READY 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 top pointers 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 require to provide both the card and paper parts of you licence on your very first lesson. If you require to make an application for a licence you can get an application from you local post office or you can apply online at https://www.anewdriver.ie.
- If you have lost part of your licence you need to replace this; you can do this online, by telephone or by post.
- Financial backing– before beginning your lesson you will need to have an intend on how to pay for a full driving course whether this is through savings, work or family. If you do not have routine lessons, it does not pay to have lessons and then stop due to no money as it will take you longer to pass your test.
- Time– guarantee you have adequate time to commit to discovering to drive– after all it is a new skill that you are obtaining that will require routine practice in order for you to advance.
- We recommend you have one, 2 hour lesson each week under the supervision of a professional driving instructor.
- Mindset– you need to be confident that you will learn how to drive however have the capability to make fun of yourself if you make mistakes, most of us do.
- Drink– avoid caffeine-based beverages such as tea and coffee before your driving lesson as this accelerates stress and anxiety and you will already be nervous. It goes without stating that alcohol ought to be prevented both on the day of your lesson, but also the night prior to.
- Clothing– make sure that your clothing on your lesson is comfortable; you will be beinged in the car for at least an hour. Make sure that you wear suitable 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 before your lesson. You want 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 require them.
IN BETWEEN YOUR LESSONS
When your driving lesson is over the learning does not have to stop there. To improve your learning you might:
- Complete a learner driver journal or diary– as soon as your lesson is over, submit the journal with what you have covered in the lesson, what worked out and what didn’t. You can utilize this to review 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 Threat Perception practice– utilize the web and books to modify for your theory test and hazard perception test. The faster your theory is passed the much better.
Finally, 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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