Some Advice
Having private practice in your own car (or a friend’s or relative’s) is a good
idea but please keep in mind the following:
- Even experienced drivers with an accident free history may have bad habits – if
you learn one of these you may fail your test. Approved driving instructors have
to go through an extensive period of training, pass a stringent driving test and
are checked to ensure they teach correct practice. Therefore, continue to receive
regular professional instruction up until you take the test.
- Try to practice similar things and on similar routes that you have been learning
with your instructor. Use the basic routines you have been taught.
- For your own safety, and in order to maintain your confidence and learning progress,
do not be tempted to drive under road conditions which are too difficult for you.
If you feel out of your depth, pull over and ask your friend to drive you somewhere
easier to practice.
- If your mentor gives different advice to your professional instructor, please discuss
this on your next driving lesson.
- It helps to keep a log of driving practice and bring it to your lessons.
- Continue studying driving theory books and practice what you learn.
Please Remember
- It is illegal for the person supervising to accept any form of payment.
- The person supervising is jointly responsible for any road traffic offences you
may make (e.g. speed cameras)
- Without dual controls, the safety of yourself, and your companion,
is largely in your own hands.
- The insurance applicable to the vehicle you are driving must cover you for receiving
private tuition and should also cover the person supervising to drive as well. If
the car is not your own, make sure about the insurance cover your friend or relative
has. Driving without proper insurance cover is a criminal offence, which may result
in both your licences being endorsed.
- The vehicle being used for training must display L plates clearly, on the offside,
at front and rear.