Any beginning is difficult. However, it is important to be in a good mood about everything and to listen to your instructor who is willing to give you valuable advice that will surely help you in the future. Now let\’s talk about what to expect at the beginning and what are the most important steps you should know.
On your first drive, your instructor will take you to the driving range. The driving range is mostly just an empty parking lot where you learn the basics through the driving school, how to control the car. In this step, you will learn how to start the car, turn the steering wheel, adjust the mirrors, and use the wipers and turn signals. It may seem difficult now, but you will get the hang of it. For some it will be easy, for others it will take time, but you will still be a great driver someday.
Once you have learned the above, it is easy at first because you will be taken for a drive in an area with little traffic. However, there is no need to get your head in the sand if you suddenly feel uneasy because you don\’t know what to do. There is always an instructor in the car with you, who will kindly teach you everything you need to know. After driving through the villages, there is also a drive in the city center, where you can experience what it is like to drive in heavy traffic or during rush hour.
Now that you have a general idea of what you will be doing on your first few rides, let\’s talk about the first few steps that are most important to you.
1. Customize your car
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When you get into your new car, be sure to remember the following. First, move the seat properly so that your feet reach the pedals (left foot on the clutch only, right foot alternating between brake and gas pedal). Second, adjust the seat higher or lower using the levers that the instructor will show you. And finally, adjust the mirrors and put on the seat belt.
2. Start the car
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First, put your foot on the clutch, take the key and put it in the ignition, and turn it to the position where the various lights come on. Once the orange and red controls are off, turn one more to start the car.
3. Starting
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Once the car is started, release the handbrake and apply the footbrake if necessary. Therefore, hold the clutch and brake together when starting the car. Put the car in first gear, release the brake, slowly release the clutch, and when you see the car start, hold it for a few seconds, as this means the clutch is engaged, then release the clutch.