Driving Lesson structure

Driving Lessons for Learners

Driving lessons are normally for a minimum of 1 hour but the pupil can decide to take 1½, 2 hour driving lessons or 2 hour driving lessons etc. if they wish to driving syllabus quickly and apply for their driving test .

The Driving Lesson will begin by Driving instructor asking what was covered in last driving lesson and how much of that, is remembered by the student. The instructor will be asking student, what subject should we cover in today's driving lessons. Driving Instructor will state today objectives, lesson and select suitable route for the student .   

Through out driving lesson the instructor will monitor the learner, the road and other vehicles very carefully.  The car will have dual controls so that the driving instructor can take action if necessary to keep us safe.

Subjects covered will be chosen from list below :

• 1. Moving Off Safely and under full Control.

  2. Stopping in safe and legal position.

  3. Changing Lanes safely

  4. Turning left & turning right from Major to Minor road.

  5. Emerging left and emerging right at T-Junctions.

  6. Negotiating Crossroads.

  7. Negotiating Roundabouts.

  8. Dealing with Pedestrian crossings.

  9. Meet, Cross & overtake other traffic

  10. Forward Bay Parking to Left & Right.

  11. Reverse Bay Parking

  12. Stopping on right side of road.

  13. Emergency Stop.

  14.   Mock Test 

  15.  Show Me / Tell Me.

The subjects will not necessarily be covered in that exact order, as much will depend on the  pupils needs.  Also, the lesson plan could change during the lesson if, the pupil is experiencing difficulty in a particular area then the lesson may be diverted to another area of similar difficulty. 

Additionally, driving skills such as clutch control, steering control, use of mirrors, road positioning, road speed and anticipation will be taught, brought to students attention  and assessed.

You will also be given tuition and practice on town driving, rural driving & dual carriageway driving.

Knowledge of the Highway Code will also be taught and tested during the driving lessons where appropriate. When the pupil is ready for the test, they will be asked to apply for driving test date.in good time.