Helping You Become the Best Possible Driver
Learning to drive is a process that requires you to grow in confidence as well as ability. After all, you could know everything there is to know about running a car, but can’t bring yourself to get out there on the road. So how can you boost your confidence behind the wheel? Finding a great provider of driving lessons in Ipswich is a great start, and here are some other things that you can do between your lessons.
Keep practising
One of the most effective ways to build your confidence between driving lessons is to practise in your own time. If you are going to practice with family or friends, the person in the car with you needs to:
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- be over 21 years old
- be qualified to drive the type of vehicle you are practising in, such as holding a manual driving licence if you are practising in a manual car
- have held a full driving licence for 3 years. This licence can be from the UK, the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein
Getting some time in the car outside of your lessons means that you can really focus on areas that you want to improve before your next lesson rolls around. Plus, you are less likely to be constrained by time.
Get to know how cars work
It’s really useful to get to know how a car works. You will, of course, cover this in your lessons to help you prepare for the ‘show me, tell me’ questions that you will have to answer during your driving test. Doing a deeper dive outside of your lessons is a great way to build on this. You can ask your parents to show you under the bonnet and talk you through things like checking the oil or engine coolant.
Work on your mental outlook
It can be really easy to let your nerves get the better of you while you are learning to drive. Getting on top of this is a great way to spend your time between lessons. Getting some practice with friends or family is a great way to keep exposing yourself to driving and lessening the fear around it. You can also try things like breathing exercises and positive affirmations. They really work for some people!
Check out mock tests
Nervous about your test? Whether it is your theory or practical, there are so many great tools online that you can check out during your downtime. There are lots of mock theory tests that you can take, and they will tell you where you went wrong. In terms of practical tests, you can find many mock ones on YouTube. This will help you to become familiar with the structure of the test beforehand.
You’re all set!
Remember, you can always ask your instructor for advice as well. They can tell you what you should do before your next lesson, and will also work with you to make you a more confident and capable driver.
