made the decision
So you’ve grown tired of waiting at the bus stop soaking wet while the unreliable public transport service goes down. You see all the cars go by with the occupants inside, all comfortable and dry. And you’ve just made up your mind, you’re going to start taking driving lessons, so you can stay warm and dry on the go. It could be this or millions of other reasons why you have decided to start taking your driving lessons. We’re here to help you get started and get you behind the wheel as a full license holder.
You have already received your provisional license, which is a learner’s license, required by law to take driving lessons. She is 17 years of age or older and also meets the minimum required vision standard with or without contact lenses or glasses. You also have the necessary funds available as driving lessons are not cheap, they can be very expensive.
Choose a good driving school
The progress of your driving lessons may depend on the driving school or driving instructor you are taking your lessons from. Driving lessons can be very enjoyable and very educational, or they can be very frustrating and a waste of money if you don’t have a good instructor.
You should start your search for a driving school that is not only well established but also offers lessons at a very competitive price. The best place to start your search is online using any device that is connected to the Internet. You can search and find anything these days in the comfort of your own home with just a few mouse clicks.
Go online to Google search and do a search for driving schools in your area. Google’s powerful search engine should generate many results for the keyword entered. Start by clicking on some search results at the top of the page, entering your site for a quick perusal. As you read, one of the most important things to do is find out if they are just ADI driving schools or not. So why is this so important? either ADI (Approved Driving Instructors) are fully qualified instructors who are certified by the DSA. Some driving schools accept instructors who must still qualify and be approved by the DSA. These driving instructors are known as PDIs, and they are still in training. There are three qualifying tests that instructors must pass in order to be approved by the driving standards agency. Instructors who have passed the first 2 tests receive a 6-month learner’s license that they can use to teach driving lessons. This learner license is provided to gain work experience that will help you take your final test. Most of these instructors will not qualify as the failure rate is very high. Trainee instructors will be inexperienced and have limited knowledge, so the level of the lessons will be low.
Sometimes it’s easy to forget about quality and get lured by the deals provided by some in this highly competitive business. It is important to remember that cheap does not always mean value for money. You will come across some ridiculous deals compared to the average price in your area. Some instructors will offer these prices to beat their competition and keep your schedule full. The quality of the driving lessons can sometimes suffer, as the lessons rush to cover more sessions per day, to compensate for the low prices they offer. You may save money up front, but it will cost you more in the long run. It is in your best interest to resist and stay away from these offers.
Now that you have found an ideal driving school and booked your first driving lesson. Make sure you have your provisional with you at your first lesson and wear the glasses or contacts you normally need. Your driving instructor will normally pick you up from home and drop you off at the end of the lesson. It is normal to feel a bit nervous before your first lesson, your instructor will know this and will do everything to make you feel comfortable.