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Driving is an amazing freedom but comes with a lot responsibility that many learner drivers aren’t used to. Although it might seem intimidating to drive a car, you may also be anxious about what others will think. Each person’s journey is different, but with the right driving instructor, and some guidance on how you prepare for your first driving lesson you can learn to drive confidently.
As with any adventure, there are many things you can do to prepare for your first steps. Your first driving lesson doesn’t need to be frightening. Here are some tips for your driving lessons with your driving teacher in order to make it easier.
Let’s now get to the first driving lesson!
Before your first driving lesson, get enough sleep
Like any important event, you must be well rested before the driving lesson. A good night’s rest is one of the first driving lesson tips.
You will feel more focused, alert and energetic when you are well rested. Experts also believe that getting adequate sleep can help you develop “procedural memory” – the learning and memory that will allow you to learn new skills, such as riding a motorcycle, learning a foreign language, or driving a vehicle.
Even if this means that you will have to get up earlier than you would prefer, you must make sleep your number one priority while you are preparing for your first driving lesson.
Before you drive lesson, drink water.
Be sure to have water and food before your driving lesson. A well-hydrated driver will have better performance and be able think clearly. It is a good idea also to have a water bottle.
For the driving lesson, only take what you absolutely need
The most important thing is your learner driver licence. Driving a car requires you to have your learner drivers licence at all times. Failure to do so can result in your license being suspended or even revoked.
If your driving lesson requires you to have your phone with you, you can either turn it off or switch to flight mode. Your driving lesson won’t require your mobile phone. Also, it is unsafe and illegal to use your mobile device while driving.
Make sure to bring a copy of the learner driver logbook if you are required to do so. Your instructor will sign it off at your end.
Wear suitable shoes and clothing
You need to wear comfortable shoes that let you move your feet. Avoid wearing heels or shoes that interfere with your natural ability to move your feet. Many modern cars offer features that aid in driving. But it is crucial that you have a good understanding of how the car works. Shoes that allow for freedom of movement are better at maintaining a steady speed and applying brakes or clutches.
Comfortable clothing that allows you to move and turn your body and arms freely is also important. To be able to control the car using your arms, and to rotate your body to see your blind spots while driving or reverse, you’ll need to have freedom of motion.
