Why fear the driving instructor when all he/she wants to do is help build up your confidence and teach you to drive. They are not ogres – they are human beings just like you and me – only with more knowledge on how to control and drive a vehicle of which they will be sharing with you – once you have booked your first driving lesson.
In a way it should be the roads you fear more so than that of your driving instructor. Not knowing what another driver is going to do has to be the scary part of learning to drive, however in saying that, if you stick to the Highway Code and the other driver also -then there should be no problems
A driving instructor's work is cut out for him/her and also the learner, there job entails teaching people to drive safely on the roads and to prepare them for their driving test. Your instructor will throughout your lessons become your close companion/friend giving you sound advice as time progresses. They will help you relax while at the same time building up your confidence along the way before any introduction of the controls take place. The basis of driving will follow this.
Once the initial start up process has begun and you are now comfortable with the basics – then the lessons following this will take place on the public roads. At this stage, you will be sat behind the driver's wheel and will carry out any manoeuvres suggested by the driving instructor. Normally most learners starting out will have a designated route to follow in advance. You will be monitored at all times by your driving instructor during your lessons. The instructor will be looking to see how you handle the vehicle and if you are following the rules accordingly etc.
Learners and their car they learn to drive in will have dual controls; this is a safety precaution for both you the instructor and other motorists on the road. Dual controls will be used in a case of emergency – where the vehicle you are in will need to be halted.
If a friend or member of your family has kindly offered their services i.e. teaching you to drive then make sure they have all the legal requirements to do so – they must have held a valid full driving licence for three years. L plates will need to be displayed.
Do not attempt to drive a vehicle that is not roadworthy – you don't want to lose that licence – before it's issued.
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