HOW TO GET READY FOR YOUR DRIVING LESSONS
Discovering to drive can be a complicated experience for the very best people so here are RED Driving School’s top tips on how to get ready for your very first driving lesson and subsequent tuition.
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST LESSON
- Provisionary licence– you will require to present both the card and paper parts of you licence on your first lesson. If you require to request a licence you can pick up an application form from you regional post office or you can use online at https://www.anewdriver.ie.
- By telephone or by post if you have actually lost part of your licence you need to replace this; you can do this online.
- Financial backing– prior to starting your lesson you will require to have an intend on how to pay for a complete driving course whether this is through savings, work or household. If you do not have regular 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– ensure you have sufficient time to commit to discovering to drive– after all it is a new ability that you are obtaining that will require routine practice in order for you to advance.
- We recommend you have one, 2 hour lesson weekly under the supervision of an expert driving trainer.
- Attitude– you need to be confident that you will learn how to have the ability however drive to laugh at yourself if you make mistakes, the majority of us do.
- Drink– prevent caffeine-based beverages 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 saying that alcohol needs to be avoided both on the day of your lesson, however also the night before.
- Clothes– make certain 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 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 prior to 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 ensure you have both parts of your licence, payment for your lesson and your glasses, if you need them.
IN BETWEEN YOUR LESSONS
When your driving lesson is over the knowing does not have to stop there. To boost your learning you could:
- Fill out a learner driver journal or diary– as soon as 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 utilize this to reflect on 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 Understanding 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.
Lastly, 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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