Now that you have started getting lessons, you will want to get out in the car and practice your newly found skills behind the wheel!This is a great idea, and will help you to put what you are learning into practice. However, there are some points to consider
You must have another driver with you who is over 21yrs, and has held a full driving licence for at least 3 years.
The vehicle you use must be taxed and Mot’d up to date, and you must possess insurance in case of an accident.
It is best not to carry any passengers, as they may be a distraction.
Stay Calm – If you start to feel anxious for any reason, find a safe place to stop, pull in and take time to calm down, and talk it through with your co-driver.
Stay alert – keep the radio off, and keep interesting gossip for later, as you will need to concentrate on what you are doing.
Use ‘L’ plates. They alert other road users that you are just learning, and you should get more consideration from them.
You also need another internal mirror that cost about £5 from halfords. This is so the accompanying driver can see what you can see 🙂