It sounds obvious, but although most people go to a driving school to learn how to drive for the first time, there are many other reasons to book yourself in for lessons. Driving instructors are trained to pass on their wealth of experience in a number of ways, ranging from basic skills to more advanced lessons.
Here is an overview of the courses you can expect to get from any excellent driving school:
Driving lessons for beginners
Three point turns, reverse parks and emergency stops - you'll get to learn how to do all these and more when you first visit a driving school to learn how to drive.
The vast majority of lessons given by any driving instructor are to complete beginners. It's then up to you to decide whether you want to take advantage of any other courses or services offered by the school.
Intensive driving courses
Not everyone has the time to fit weekly lessons into their schedule, and some people want to pass their test and get on the road as quickly as possible. To this end many driving schools offer an intensive course designed to enable you to learn how to drive and pass your test within a very short time - sometimes in as little as a week.
You will usually pay a flat fee for this kind of course, which will include the practical part of the driving test.
Take a mock test
The practical driving test can be nerve wracking for anyone to take, regardless of age or the number of lessons you've had. That's why many schools now offer a mock test to give you a feel of what to expect on the day.
It is conducted exactly as the real test would be, enabling you to experience a dry run of the real thing. It can also alert you to any areas of your driving ability that you need to brush up on, with the help of your instructor.
Driving assessment
This runs along similar lines to a mock test. Instead of taking the form of a test, however, it's an assessment of how good a driver you are, and whether you are ready to take your test.
Many people find this a good way to evaluate their skills, so they can better prepare for the test itself.
Pass Plus
Hard as it may be to remember, passing your driving test is only the first step on the road to developing your driving skills. These skills come with experience, and you can begin to nurture that experience by taking a Pass Plus course to become an even better driver.
This course is highly recommended for all new drivers, as it will help to build your confidence and abilities for long term benefit.
Motorway tuition
The driving test doesn't take into account the skills necessary to be a good motorway driver. Therefore the first experience many people have of motorway driving is some time after passing their test, with no prior experience to prepare them for it.
This is why it's worth taking a special course of lessons to learn the proper skills and knowledge needed to drive responsibly and safely at all times when on the motorway.
Advanced Motoring Course
This course not only makes you a better driver, it also makes you a safer driver. Lots of people find it difficult to judge the right speed for each situation they encounter, and an advanced driving course will help you learn how to gauge this properly.
It will also enable you to drive competently and safely - a skill we should all strive to have.
Refresher courses
These are ideal if you haven't driven for a while, as they help to renew your confidence and refresh your memory of what it's like to be behind the wheel of a car.
The instructor will be able to advise you on any areas which need brushing up on, while assisting you in becoming a better and more confident driver. It's also an excellent way to get used to driving longer distances in more traffic, if you are only used to driving near home.
So you can see, whatever your needs are as a driver, you are sure to be able to find a course to suit you. Whether you want to start learning, or develop the knowledge you already have, there are plenty of experienced and qualified driving instructors there to help every step of the way.
Darren Ware
[http://www.onlinedrivingschools.co.uk]
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