Where to begin
When you get
your licence, your risks of crashing increase significantly.
Suddenly, you have to find your own way, without the protection of
a parent/supervisor or driving instructor.
Find your own way now by taking actively
control of your learning. Get used to asking questions in a way
that shows you’re curious.
If you’re not sure where to begin, focusing on forming good
driving habits and working on your car control skills is a good
starting point:
- Take control of the driving habits you begin to learn – talk to
your parent/supervisor about working together on making your
automatic driving habits quality ones.
- Work hard on your car control skills early on. Car control
takes time and concentration, but it is easy compared to gaining
good awareness and driving experience - the more automatic your car
control skills, the more you will be able to concentrate on the
road and traffic.
Be determined. Driving – like football, maths or piano – is a
complex skill that takes a lot of practice. You should feel
confident that you will get there, but it definitely takes hard
work.
Find the right support
When choosing a driving instructor, arrange to have a trial to
see if their teaching style suits you. If you feel you are not
being taught well, tactfully look for another instructor.
Your free lesson is a good place to start – a keys2drive
accredited instructor can help you determine what you need to look
for in a driving instructor.
You also need to ensure that you
and your parent/supervisor are compatible. Have a look at How to work with your parent / supervising driver
for tips on communicating.
