Tips For New Drivers, From A New Driver

Written by: Sarah Riley

There are many responsibilities and privileges you gain with becoming a high school student. One of those privileges available to you is the art of driving a car. The ultimate goal for many juniors is to obtain their driver’s license. Once you get your license, you gain a sense of independence and freedom, but also a large responsibility. Here are some tips for potential student drivers: 

• Practice before your six hours. Before you can get your driver’s license, you have to practice six hours of driving with a driving instructor in order to get your learner’s permit. Practicing a few times with your parents in an empty parking lot or in a driveway before your six hours puts you in good stead for the experience.
• Keep driving consistently until your driver’s test. For the first month or so after receiving your learner's permit, many students do not find it necessary to drive very much. One is bound to forget all the tips and tricks your driving instructor taught you in your six-hour lesson. It’s important to keep a steady routine from when you obtain your permit to earning your license, so you can be as prepared as possible when it’s time for your test.
• Learn from your mistakes. If you forget to or how to do something, don’t overstress about it. Just make sure you learn and remember what you did incorrectly, and try to improve next time. 
• Take your time; don’t rush. This is more specifically for when you take your driver’s test. You don’t need to hurry to get your test over with, just take as much time as you need and just follow the instructions given to you; take the time you need to complete the instructions of the test correctly. 

Don’t stress/panic! When it comes time for your test, your six hours, or even just practicing driving, remember to calm down and relax. Driving is not as scary as you may think it is, and with time, it will become much easier and even second nature to you. Just keep practicing and learning, and you’ll be a great driver in no time. :)

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