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Five tips to learning to drive

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 14:54:29 GMT

Five tips for learning to drive.

Learning to drive a car can be a nervous experience for just about anybody who doesn’t have driving experience. Even though cars are convenient for getting you to your destinations a lot faster, they are also very dangerous if you do not know how to drive properly. You need to learn how to be a safe driver so that you don’t have any accidents.

Top 5 Tips

Below are 5 tips you can use to learn how to drive a car while being safe.

Practice in Empty Parking Areas –If you have no experience driving on the road whatsoever, the first place you need to start practicing is in a huge empty parking area. This is helpful because there are no people or cars around and you have a lot of wide open spaces to make practice and make mistakes.
Go the Speed Limit –Always obey the speed limit signs of the road. Although you may see other cars passing or tailgating you, do not let them intimidate you into driving faster than you should. This will come in handy for when you must take your driver’s test because the tester will be very strict on grading your driving speed.
Drive with a Licensed Driver –Most states require you to have a licensed driver in the car with you if you’re holding a learner’s permit. But regardless of the situation, if you are new to driving then you will want to have someone next to you who has experience at driving. This is the best way to learn from your mistakes and to get advice on what to do next if you’re confused about something.
Put the Phone Away –Whether you are a new driver or not, you should never have your smartphone out while driving. This is particularly important for new drivers because it is very easy to make a mistake if you’re the least bit distracted by something like a smartphone.
Get Comfortable First –Prior to even turning on the engine, you should adjust your side view mirrors and rearview mirror to make sure they are positioned properly for you. Then, you need to adjust your seat so that you are comfortable and that your right foot can reach the pedals easily.

Make your choice easy and contact us at Beka Driving School today

Can you teach me?

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:41:17 GMT

Getting behind the wheel of a car for the very first time can be a very odd feeling when you're not use to it.

Up until that point you’ve been in the more spacious seats, with room to stretch your legs and a view of the scenery uninterrupted by a speedo and fuel gauge.

When you first slide into the driver’s seat, you’re suddenly surrounded by all sorts of buttons, dials, numbers and flashing lights. It’s a pretty snug fit with pedals at your feet, a steering wheel in front and gearstick to the left.

Turn the key and away you go? If only it was that easy. Driving a car is not something you can learn from a Youtube clip either – you need someone who knows what they’re doing to show you and answer your questions.

Finding your teacher

Ok, so you’ve passed the test and got a fresh pair of L plates for the car.

Now you’ll need someone to teach you exactly how to operate the pedals, turn the steering wheel, and change gears using the gearstick. Take some time to think about this because learning to drive can be pretty stressful so you’ll want someone you’re comfortable with. It can also be stressful being the teacher, trying to explain things they’ve been doing automatically for years. So keep this in mind when you’re hunting for a teacher.

Can you teach me?

As a learner driver, the person in the passenger seat with you must have a valid, unrestricted Australian driver licence. So if your big brother is on his Ps, he can’t take you out for a drive. Or if uncle Jim has lost his licence or forgotten to have it renewed, he can’t teach you either.

Who CAN teach you:

Tom from next door – has only ever driven an automatic car (if you want to learn auto)
Mum – has her full licence and it’s up to date
Professional driver trainer – from a reputable company with licensed driver instructors

Who CAN'T teach you:

Big brother – on his green Ps and has his own car
Uncle Jim – has been driving for 20 years but his licence expired four months ago
Friend of uncle Jim’s – wants you to pick him up from the pub after a few beverages
Dad – has a motorcycle licence but not a car licence
Tom from next door – has only ever driven an automatic car (if you want to learn manual)

Good To Know - Parents Listen Up!

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:40:28 GMT

Good To Know - Parents Listen Up!

NRMA road assistance program

Free to go is an NRMA road assistance program specifically designed for young drivers.

Free2go is FREE for the first two years for 16-year-olds.

Drivers 17 to 20 get one year free.

Unlike usual roadside assistance Free2Go offers personal cover, so no matter who's driving, your child will never be stranded.

Plus, with NRMA Blue, they have access to a range of benefits and discounts that to use every day. Cover includes:

4 callouts a year Roadside assistance any time, Australia-wide.
Flat batteries We can give you a jump-start or arrange a replacement battery on the spot.
Flat tyres If you have a roadworthy spare, we’ll change your tyre on the spot.
Towing Up to 8km in metro areas or in country areas back to an NRMA service centre.
Locked out If your keys have been locked inside your vehicle, we’ll help get them out.
Empty tanks If you run out of fuel we’ll get you moving with petrol or diesel.
Free advice Call us for free advice with all your car and maintenance questions.

Bec

BEKA Driving School

0499 75 25 25

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Five tips to learning to drive

Can you teach me?

Finding your teacher

Can you teach me?

Good To Know - Parents Listen Up!

Good To Know - Parents Listen Up! ﻿

NRMA road assistance program

Good To Know - Parents Listen Up!