Here’s what you’ll learn during your driving lessons
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How to adjust your seat, mirrors, and steering wheel for comfort and safety
Understanding dashboard controls, warning lights, and indicators
Checking the brakes, tires, fuel, and basic maintenance before driving
Starting and stopping the engine smoothly
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Steering techniques (push-pull, hand-over-hand)
Moving off and stopping without jerking
Accelerating and braking smoothly
Learning to use mirrors and check blind spots
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Staying centered in your lane
Adjusting speed based on road conditions and speed limits
Keeping a safe following distance from other vehicles
Scanning the road ahead to anticipate hazards
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Understanding road signs, signals, and markings
Navigating intersections with stop signs, traffic lights, and roundabouts
Right-of-way rules: who goes first at junctions
Handling pedestrian crossings and school zones
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Using the Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSM) technique
Checking blind spots before switching lanes
Safely merging onto busier roads and highways
Understanding when to overtake and when to wait
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Identifying and avoiding potential road dangers
Keeping a safe distance from aggressive or distracted drivers
Driving safely in rain, fog, or at night
Handling unexpected situations (e.g., emergency stops, brake failure)
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Practicing straight-line reversing
Parallel parking step by step
Perpendicular and angle parking in different spaces
Three-point turns and U-turns
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Entering and exiting highways safely
Keeping a steady speed at higher limits
Overtaking and merging without panicking
Understanding freeway signs and lane discipline
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Practicing relaxation techniques before and during driving
Breaking down complex maneuvers into smaller, manageable steps
Learning to trust your instincts and make quick decisions
Gaining experience in different road conditions gradually
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Simulating a real driving test with instructor feedback
identifying areas for improvement without stress
Preparing for independent solo driving
Learning what to expect on the actual driving test