HOW TO GET READY FOR YOUR DRIVING LESSONS
Discovering to drive can be an overwhelming experience for the best of us so here are RED Driving School’s top pointers on how to prepare for your first driving lesson and subsequent tuition.
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PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST LESSON
- Provisionary licence– you will need to provide both the card and paper parts of you licence on your very first lesson. If you need to look for a licence you can pick up an application 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 change this; you can do this online.
- Sponsorship– prior to beginning your lesson you will require to have a plan on how to pay for a full driving course whether this is through savings, work or family. It does not pay to have lessons and after that stop due to no cash as it will take you longer to pass your test if you do not have regular lessons.
- Time– guarantee you have enough time to dedicate to finding out to drive– after all it is a brand-new ability that you are obtaining that will need routine practice in order for you to progress.
- We suggest you have one, two hour lesson weekly under the supervision of a professional driving instructor.
- Attitude– you require to be positive that you will find out how to have the capability however drive to make fun of yourself if you make mistakes, the majority of us do.
- Consume– prevent caffeine-based drinks such as tea and coffee before your driving lesson as this speeds up anxiety and you will currently be nervous. It goes without stating that alcohol needs to be prevented both on the day of your lesson, however also the night prior to.
- Clothes– make sure 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 suitable shoes that you can feel the pedals through– no strolling boots, heels or flip flops.
- Sleep– make certain you have a good night’s sleep the night prior to your lesson. You wish to make certain you are alert as there will be a lot to take in on your very 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.
BETWEEN YOUR LESSONS
When your driving lesson is over the knowing does not have to stop there. To improve your learning you might:
- Fill out a learner driver journal or journal– as soon as your lesson is over, fill out the journal with what you have actually covered in the lesson, what worked out and what didn’t. You can use this to reflect on the lesson and prepare for your next lesson. You can utilize the journal as a guide on what needs practising if you have somebody to practice with in between lessons.
- Theory and Danger Perception practice– use the web and books to revise for your theory test and risk understanding test. The earlier 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 just ask your instructor.
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