You have found your female instructor, assembled your gear and are ready to get behind the wheel tomorrow.
But girl, the preparation is not done yet. There are a few more things that you need to consider for your driving lessons Walsall.
And that is what we bring to you through this article. If you are reading this article a night before heading for your first driving lesson, you will surely be better prepared than most novice drivers on their first day.
So, let’s take you through the five tips that we have prepared for your big day tomorrow:
- Skip the drinks
You know you will have one of the most important days of your life tomorrow. Therefore, you cannot afford to be ill-prepared and dizzy. Get a good night’s sleep to be in your wits.
The next day, eat a healthy breakfast and double-check your provisional licence and glasses.
Moreover, do not forget to wear non-slippery shoes and carry a water bottle. All these little things will greatly contribute to your comfort while driving.
- The cockpit drill
Your instructor will likely wait for you outside your home. They will first focus on getting your mind in synchronisation with the cockpit.
Listen carefully when they talk you through how to get seatbelts on, close the doors securely, establish steering position, adjust mirrors and sit comfortably.
All these things will be crucial to avoid accidents and make you feel less stressed while driving. The drill may look like some task initially, but once you are used to it, it will become your second nature whenever you are behind the wheel.
- The controls
Next in line are the controls- the clutch, accelerator, brakes and the gearbox.
Your instructor will likely take you through them slowly and steadily so that you can grasp and process everything easily.
It is fine to forget where to push the gear and which foot to press for the brake. Nobody becomes perfect from day one, and you should also not feel embarrassed on your first day either.
Your instructor will not mind you asking them repeatedly about controls on the first day. They will happily answer and clear your doubts.
- On the driver’s seat
It is time for you to take charge of the steering wheel. But before that, the instructor will ask you to check the blind spot on the mirror, tell you about the indicator signalling, finding a biting point on the clutch and gear changing.
Do not worry; the instructor won’t expect you to remember all these functions on your first day. However, she will serve as a constant reminder if you mishandle the car.
Training vehicles generally have controls on both sides, so you don’t have to panic while driving. The instructor will apply the brakes herself if she thinks you cannot control the vehicle.
- After-lesson chat
After driving a few miles, the instructor will drop you at your home; thus, your first driving lesson will end.
Instead of rushing you home, we recommend sharing your experience with the instructor. Your analysis of the day will give her a good idea about your doubts and fears and she can touch upon your doubts in future driving lessons in Walsall.
Final Thoughts
After reading these five points, we hope you will have a good idea about what awaits you tomorrow. Driving is not a cakewalk, but it isn’t the hardest thing to do either.
Your instructor will ensure you get the hang of all the controls and feel less hesitant when you finish the day.
So, good luck with the big day.
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