First Driving Lesson: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Most people remember their first driving lesson the way they remember exams and job interviews: vividly, and usually with a knot in the stomach beforehand that turned out to be worse than the actual experience. If you've got yours booked and you're not sure what's actually going to happen, here's the honest, unglamorous rundown. Before You Even Get in the Car You'll need your learner permit, which has to be current and valid before any RSA-approved instructor can legally teach you. Bring it every single time, not just the first lesson. No permit, no lesson, no exceptions, and instructors won't bend on this since it's a legal requirement on their end too. Wear proper footwear. This sounds like a throwaway detail but it isn't. Flip-flops, high heels, or anything bulky make pedal control genuinely harder and can actually be dangerous. Flat, closed shoes with a thin sole give you the best feel for the accelerator and brake. What Actually Happens in Lesson On...