When considering driving lessons, there are a few considerations to keep in mind before choosing a driving school.
First and foremost, you should find out if the school is registered to teach lessons. It’s important that you learn from a driving instructor who is up to date on the current “rules of the road” and is qualified to instruct learner drivers such as yourself. Just because a person is able to drive, does not mean that they’re suitable to give you driving lessons.
Pick up the phone and call a driving school. Be polite, friendly and ask questions about their experiences. Ask if they’re qualified to teach and if so, how long have they been running the driving school. What is their success rate is like? Try to get a feel for their personality and if they sound like the type of person you would be comfortable with.
Next, you should inquire about a suitable time to make a booking. Find out if they offer lessons at night. Having a lesson at different hours of the day will assist in preparing you for driving in all conditions. The driving school may encourage you take your driving lessons even when it is raining, as this will allow you to gain experience driving in conditions that are not optimal but while under supervision.
It can be hard to schedule a lesson around this, so ask a trusted friend or family member when the opportunity arises. It’s better to gain this experience in the presence of a mentor than driving in the rain on your own for the first time. Even something as simple as driving around the back streets of your neighborhood can give you a feel for what it’s like to driving in varied environments.
Finally, if your family or friends suggest learning from them alone, thank them for the kind offer but let them know you want to learn from a driving school so that you can develop the best habits. Many people pick up bad habits over the years and may inadvertently give you the incorrect instruction which could lead to you failing your driving test.
