On your early lessons ask your instructor what the next lesson will be. You could then read up on the subject which will speed the rate of learning.

Get your instructor to book your test. This will ensure you don’t get a test time that overlaps with your instructor being unavailable and having to rebook or take a test in a car you are not familiar with.

Ensure you wear appropriate clothing, especially footwear for driving. If you’re unsure, don’t be afraid to ask.

Practice, practice, practice. Your instructor will advise you on the best way to do this.

Make sure you carry out your cockpit drill correctly, it’s too late once the cars on the move if you’re not set up correctly and IT could be dangerous.

Keep your appointment card safe and set up your mobile phone as a reminder if you can. a missed lesson could be expensive and interrupt your progress.

Once you pass your test consider green l plates. It lets others know you’re a new driver and they might be more forgiving if you make a slight mistake.

Seriously consider the pass plus scheme. The practical test is to say you have reached a basic level of driving. Pass plus will develop your skills, teach you new subject and SHOULD reduce your insurance costs.

Enjoy driving, lessons should be fun and you’ll learn much more if you look at DRIVNG as a SKILL rather than A TASK.