Cars – Car Driving Basics for a New Driver

It is definitely a good idea if you take teaching people how to drive as a career. Before you register yourself as a driving instructor there are a few basic things you should know that should be taught to a new driver.

Before actual driving

1. Information about license and registration etc.

Your student must have all the information about car registration and the license rules. These might be different in different states. So research thoroughly before you explain them to your student.

1. Information about car insurance

Whether it is your car or your student’s, both of you should have a full knowledge about the insurance of the car you are using. There are many different types of insurances; don’t get confused. If both of you have full knowledge about the insurance, it would save you from a lot of trouble in case of any accident or mishap.

1. Checking the car

Some things need to be checked before the car is moved. All the lights, mirrors, car wipers and seat belts should be in proper working condition. Front and rear windshields should be clean to ensure visibility. Seat positions, rear and side view mirrors should be also be adjusted before driving.

Before accelerating

1. knowledge of brakes

The student should develop a good knowledge of brakes before actually putting them to use.

1. knowledge of gears

If the car is has the manual transmission system the positions of all the gears should be memorized. Make your student practice to change gears without shifting his/her eyes from the windshield.

While accelerating

Tell your student that it is very important to have a smooth acceleration, as well as a smooth brake. Failing to achieve this is equivalent to failing to learn driving.

Don’t take the student out on the roads in the initial days of learning. When accelerating, turning and braking become smooth, try simple and traffic free routes. Don’t go on highways or high traffic roads before 20 days of training.

With these tips in mind, not only you will be comfortable but also your student is going to value you for the rest of his/her life. Have fun teaching and have a safe drive.