I can’t get over the fact my eldest son is already in year 8!  Time seems to be flying by.  I know driving lessons will be upon us before we realize.  I have started to get my head around the idea.  To be honest I am not a fan of him growing up.  But it’s not like I can stop time!  I want to read all the tips and tricks to help my child learn to drive.  I was quite slow to pass, I found it a real struggle.  If I can do anything to make it easier for him, I want to try!

Early Driving Lessons

Nerves were my problem but my eldest has already had his first driving lesson.  He was very confident as he made his way round the track in a dual control Vauxhall.  I would love to book him more Young Driver lessons as I think they really do help prepare children to become competent drivers.  When the time comes for him to be on the actual roads, he will already feel like he has some experience and skills to draw on!  It won’t seem so intimidating!

Sorting Out Insurance

I hadn’t realised you can get temporary learner insurance this is ideal if your child is using someone else’s car.  You might wonder where you will find day Insurance perfect for you but Dayinsure can sort all that out for you!  It’s one less thing to worry about so you can focus your energy in helping your child in other ways.

Help Them With The Theory Test

My mum bought me a book and I found the theory test much easier because I swotted up on all the possible answers.  Spend some time testing your child asking them questions so they go into the test prepared and ready to succeed!  The hazard perception element I found harder but watch lots of video clips with your kids to practise for the actual test.  It won’t seem so daunting if they have put the time in beforehand.

Keep Your Cool

If you are taking your child out for extra lessons don’t fly of the handle if they do something wrong.  Look confident in their abilities.  If you are a nervous wreck, then it won’t help them feel like they have the required skills to do a good job driving!  I remember my mum taking my dad out for driving lessons as a kid and it wasn’t much fun.  I was kind of glad when my mum stopped teaching him.  If you haven’t got the patience perhaps chip in some more money so they can afford additional lessons and lend your support that way instead.

Communicate with the Instructor

You want to make sure you are working on the same things when you take your child out in your own car.  Be careful they don’t pick up any bad habits from you and focus the time you have developing on anything the instructor advises.