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Astral Driving School — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 11:46:22 GMT

Overview.

The Period after the Driving Test is probably the most important period in a Drivers’ life. There are certain things happening that need to be prepared for.

It’s normal for the Euphoria (see above) which follows passing the Driving Test to continue for a while as the new found freedom becomes evident.

The sense of achievement in passing the Driving Test can then be replaced with a sense of invincibility and a feeling that … well I have done it all now what else is there to do?

Actually rather a lot if you delve deeper!

The Irish Driving Test and the training that most Drivers receive when learning to Drive are in about Division three in the European League Table so passing the Irish Driving Test is not really something to shout home about. It is a good achievement to pass first time but unless you come in with a pass with distinction which would be three grade two faults or below, (this is very rare!) you are no more than a low to average skill level at this stage. Yes you may have great potential but without the experience you are very, very vulnerable!

Many Drivers get so caught up in the moment and in the days after passing the Test that they tend to forget that they are only at the beginning of their Driving Career and are still very inexperienced. Skill will come with time and an understanding of the potential pitfalls!

It will take an average driver travelling an average mileage per month approximately two to three years to experience many of the common driving emergencies and day to day situations that can lead to disaster for a rookie Driver. Even when you are trying hard to toe the line, and many drivers don’t; things can happen which get out of control very easily. There are certain things that a new Driver must be aware of and avoid if they are going to stay accident free.

The next page examines and explores the list of circumstances that can catch out an inexperienced Driver and covers You, Your Car, the other Driver, Road and Weather conditions and certain characteristics that are somewhat unique to Ireland.

Read in depth the section on Running Your Car

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