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September 20, 2011
Going away to learn to drive.
Residential driving courses often seem like a good idea. You get away from the distractions at home and have time and space to think, concentrate and relax into the subject. Some course providers will include the cost of a hotel in the price for the course – beware! This is a great way for them to actually make more money out of you. You may find that you’re subsidising a back-hander to the course provider for a sub-standard hotel. Being stuck in a fleapit for a week is hardly going to help you to learn how to drive.
Another concern is that you don’t have the comforts of home around you. People often get depressed and lonely when away on their own, so take care of your emotional health when planning your intensive course – ensure you’ve got a bit of support when you need it. People learn best when they’re happy and optimistic.
Probably the most obvious issue with learning to drive away from home is that…….., you’re away from home! This can help those who are self-concious – you won’t want to hide in the footwell because you spot your friends on the streetcorner you’re approaching. However, a lack of local knowledge means that you will need to deal with exactly what you can see during your test. Your trainer will undoubtedly try to cover the roads they anticipate being used on the driving test, but in a week it would be impossible to cover everywhere. Taking your test in your home town has the benefit that you know where you are and you can anticipate trouble ahead while driving.
Whatever you decide, do as much research as you can, while being realistic about how you learn best. Good luck!
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