Are You a New Driver who is facing some challenges?
Learning a new skill especially driving skills is not easy. It is nerve racking at first, but let me assure you, with correct training, you can learn to master the skills necessary to become a good driver who will eventually pass the road test. You too can learn the tricks of the trade that all good drivers have. To start, you need to commit and devote yourself to the plan. By this, I mean your time and mental capacity to comprehend the lessons. In Webster's dictionary, "commit" is a verb and it means to put into charge; to place in memory, to refer, to pledge or assign to some particular course or use; to obligate or pledge oneself. To "devote" one's self pertains to your time, money or effort to a cause, enterprise or activity. To achieve these, it will require patience and trust on your part. Trust the process that you will go through with your driving instructor and keep in mind that both of you need to team up to achieve the ultimate goal - to get your drivers license! Also, your willingness to read the driver's manual, listening and how frequently you practice your driving is important.
How do you know you are making progress in the process of learning?
In order to make great progress, allow your driving instructor to share with you the areas you need to focus on. Don't dictate to the instructor how much time or driving lessons you will need when you start. Once you show you are committed and willing to learn you are ahead of the game. Staying in your lane is as important as knowing you are driving for 5 people when you are on the road. To drive safely, make sure you keep all other drivers around you in your view at all times. Be sure to keep an eye on the car in front, behind, left and the right side of your car. You are the fifth person. Remember "action speaks louder than words." Do not rush this process. Like a baby, you must learn to crawl before you walk. Make sure you absorb the skills you are learning. After a while you will begin to learn to speak the driver's language. It's like learning any foreign language. With time, you will learn it. Listen to your instructor's advice.
Not too long ago, a very bright young woman called my office because a mutual friend suggested my expertise as a driving education consultant will benefit this dear woman. After I listened how many schools she's gone to and still cannot pass the road test, I made some recommendations because I had her best interest in mind. A long story short, during the process of helping her to pass the road test, she began by telling the driving instructor that all she needed was 3 more driving lessons and she will be ready to go for the road test again. Well, she is what we call someone who "rushed" the process. As a result, she is till hopping from one instructor to another hoping to pass the road test. Although I feel for her there is nothing anyone can do when the very first lesson that's necessary to pass the road test is being able to listen and follow the examiner's instruction. Even the DMV gives you this clue. They highly recommend that you pay attention to your driving instructor's comments because this will help you master the skills needed to pass the road test.
Do you feel like you are rushing the process when you first start your driving lessons? Take my word for it, pay attention to what your driving instructor is telling you. He wants you to pass the road test just as much as you want. Agree to work together to accomplish this very important goal. Get the skills first and the rest will all fall into place. I promise you will be alright after you overcome the initial nervousness of learning how to drive a car. It is not easy, but it's doable and you must believe that you can do it. Just stick to the schedule that you have previously arranged with your driving instructor.
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