Learning to drive is exhilarating and a most rewarding experience especially if you are prepared for each session. Before you sign up with a Sydney driving school, there are ways you can prepare yourself so that the lessons go smoothly.
First is to choose a driving instructor you are comfortable with. Next is to understand that most learners in Sydney who just turned 16 are just eager to be behind the steering wheel and sometimes enthusiasm supersedes caution. So, sometimes, the first day of driving lessons do not go well and it becomes a day full of mistakes – mistakes that can be avoided.
To avoid these possible blunders on the first day of driving lessons, try to be more observant when someone who is has a full Australian licence is on the wheel, months before your big day. This goes especially for people who want to try manual driving. Sitting on the passage side of the driver’s seat has its merits so seize the opportunity by observing road signs and road markings and how the experienced drivers react to them.
Reading the Road User’s Handbook is a must to pass the DKT or the Driver’s Knowledge Test but just because you have passed the first test doesn’t mean you are done with it. Reading it again is also a good place to start your driving lessons. It allows you to be very familiar with Sydney’s road signs and road rules and why it is in place. The general idea is to make traveling safe for drivers and pedestrians alike and because you’ll be on the road, you are governed by these set of rules.
The car is a simple machine that is completely under your control by the person behind the steering wheel. Once you are on the driver’s seat, the car will be somewhat of an extension of your body, so be careful and take things easy when you are just starting with your driving lessons.
Night time driving in Sydney is also quite scary for first timers. It is advisable to really slow down because you have very limited visibility. You’ll only be aware of things within the range of your headlight and won’t be able to notice the dog about to cross or even a pedestrian. During night time driving lessons, slow speeds allow you to make break or swerve before you hit anything. Once you get the hang of it and gain better driving reflexes, you can drive a little bit more confidently.
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