Tips on driving ( im doing lessons soon )?

Question

UK

Answer 1

stay fully aware whats  around you but  in  the same time  stay  relax!

Answer 2

Here in USA we drive on the left. But I assume in England you have the same type of system. When not passing,stay to the Left. People here stay in the passing lane without passing,sometimes and it slows down everyone on the freeway

Answer 3

Your first lesson will just be your instructor explaining the basics of the car. Brakes, clutch, etc then they will take you on quiet roads and you may practise starting and stopping the car. Until your confidence is up you'll then move on to other things. Good luck - oh and don't worry they expect you to be nervous.

Answer 4

Hiya !

Try to stay calm, listen to your instructor, and obey the road signs !  Your instructor will have a structured series of lessons that will gradually build up your driving knowledge over the coming weeks - so don't try to do too much at once !

If you have someone who can give you additional lessons between the ones through the driving school - that would be a great asset as you'd get more experience.

Good luck !

PS - J frum - I thought you drove on the RIGHT in the USA ?

Answer 5

Firstly, to correct one answer!  J FRUM, here in the UK (england is part of it) WE drive on the left, YOU drive on the right.

Now, back to the question.  Just go to your lessons with 100 percent confidence and positive attitude.  Do not think you cannot do it. Stay calm, as a instructor I make sure my pupils have the confidence to become drivers.  I can tell within a few hours if the pupil is gong to be a driver or a pedestrian and it hasn't let me down yet.  Recommend 2 hour lessons with your instructor, you will learn more.  For every 2 hours with the instructor, go out with parents for another 2 hours ( once your instructor say's so).

Just go for it, and very good luck.

Answer 6

RELAX

You'll be instantly given a quick once over for level of ability and the instructor will ease you into driving in an enjoyable comfortable manner.

Don't worry and best of luck

Answer 7

Read everything your motor registry commission (or whatever it is called) can give you about the rules and driving safely. Then read it again. And maybe once more.

Sit in a chair at home and practice the sequences of movements you'll need to start, operate, park and turn off the vehicle. This includes keeping both hands on the steering well as much as possible, checking your mirrors on a regular basis, and putting your turn signals on well BEFORE you actually change lanes or turn a corner. Stay relaxed.

Although a stick shift is harder to learn to drive, if you can do that, then an automatic will be a breeze. A note: here in the US, on a car, you engage the clutch with your foot and change gear with your hand, but on a motorcycle you engage the clutch with your hand and change the gear with your foot. If the same situation exists in the UK and you plan on learning to ride a motorcycle, you might want to forget learning to drive a car with a stick for now and go with learning on an automatic.

Stay relaxed. Don't try to be cool when driving - be aware that you are in a couple of hundred kilograms of metal and plastic than can cause great damage if mis-used, and that almost everyone else on the road has gotten complacent and has forgotten that fact. You have to be aware of what is happening all around you, as well as what you are doing. Pay attention to your driving instructor and do not be afraid to ask questions before, during and after each lesson. As long as you remember that driving is a privilege that should not be taken lightly, driving can be a safe pleasure.

Always have enough taxi money when you go out bar hopping, 'cause although drinking and driving can be done, the same can be said for Russian Roulette, and we all know what the eventual outcome is for that game.

Good luck!!!

Answer 8

Hi there - not particular 'tips' as such, but here is a website that may prove to be useful regarding theory and practical tests, what paperwork needs to be done and stuff about the Pass Plus scheme!

http://wsm.webeden.co.uk/#/thingstoknowa...

My dad is a driving instructor and I made this website for his buisiness. Hope it helps you a wee bit, and good luck! Don't worry if you're nervous, its to be expected :o)

Answer 9

Good luck!  I would give you tips but I'm in the US and never drove in the UK.  I'd hate to mess you up.  

:D

Answer 10

Well, if you have a provisional licence, you can book lessons and won't need insurance since while driving you will be on the insurance of whoever is teaching you. However, if you are driving your own car with an L sign, you need to get insurance.