As a uni student you might not think that you need to learn to drive just yet, seeing as you probably won’t be able to afford to own a car at the moment, but this is an important skill that you should try to learn at as young an age as possible.
Being a driver, even one without a motor of your own, will give you the freedom to hire a car and take road trips, or borrow a vehicle to take on an exciting adventure. Here are some of the ways you can fit learning to drive into your breaks from university…
Get your provisional licence
Before you start learning to drive, you need to get yourself a provisional driving licence. The application for this can take some time, so apply before the holidays start to make sure that it’s ready and waiting for you when you arrive home for your break.
Practise for your theory test
The theory test is a vital part of earning your driving licence, so it’s important that you take it seriously. There are lots of books and apps out there that can help you as your study for the test and give you the insight you need to pass with flying colours first time around. Make sure that you study for this in the same way as for any test so that you’re completely prepared.
Take intensive driving lessons
Learning to drive can take time, but one way that you can speed up the process and absorb the information faster is to take intensive driving lessons, where you’re taught in long bursts by a qualified instructor.
There are driving schools all around the country that offer intensive driving lessons, and a quick Google search will point you in the right direction for what’s available in your home town or city. For example, students in Manchester could visit Go 2 Pass for driving lessons as they have a range of intensive courses of various lengths to choose from, which provides something for all levels of experience.
Get out on the road
Between lessons you should try to get as much practice in for your driving test as possible. Ask a more experienced driver to sit beside you as you drive around and practise your skills so that you can get used to the feeling of handling a car and being on the road.
Prepare to succeed
Practise your driving throughout your break, and if you feel that you’re ready to take the test – at the end of your long summer holiday, for example – then do so before you return to university. If you don’t feel ready, then you shouldn’t take the test; you’ll only waste your time and money.
If you’ve followed these tips then, hopefully, you’ll be ready to pass your test and enjoy a lifetime of safe, happy driving! Learning to drive is an exciting experience, so enjoy it and then revel in the freedom that being able to drive offers you, even if you can’t afford to buy a car just yet.