Extended On-Road Practice
The main advantage of a 1.5-hour driving lesson is the additional time spent on the road. This extra time allows learners to practice more complex driving scenarios in a less rushed manner.
With 90 minutes, your instructor Chris from The Right Gear Driving School can take you on a variety of routes, incorporating different road types and traffic conditions. This could include a mix of urban, suburban, and even highway driving, depending on your skill level.
The extended duration helps to reduce stress and allows for a more relaxed, thorough practice session.
More Advanced Driving Techniques
Compared to a 1-hour lesson, a 1.5-hour session provides enough time to cover more advanced driving techniques. These may include things like:
- Merging and Lane Changes on Busier Roads: You get more time to practice merging onto highways and making lane changes in busier traffic, which requires precision and confidence. The more you do this and practice it, the more confident you will be and these long lessons allow for more practice.
- Complex Intersections and Roundabouts: Handling larger roundabouts and busy intersections can be challenging, and having extra time means you can repeat these skills until you feel comfortable. Also doing these from different lanes, and roads helps build understanding.
- Parking Practice: With a longer lesson, you can spend additional time perfecting different types of parking maneuvers, such as parallel, angle, and reverse parking, with detailed feedback from your instructor. This is one thing you do not want to feel rushed doing. Especially when you are learning.
Increased Confidence and Skill-Building
The 1.5-hour driving lesson is particularly beneficial for learners who want to build their confidence in various driving situations. The extended time allows you to practice new skills and reinforce previously learned ones without the pressure of a ticking clock. You can take your time getting used to the car, working on steering control, or understanding the nuances of defensive driving, all of which are crucial for safe driving.
Opportunity for Mock Tests
Another benefit of a 1.5-hour lesson is that it provides enough time for a mock driving test. If you’re approaching your practical driving test, a 1.5-hour session with The Right Gear Driving School allows you to simulate the test experience, covering all the essential elements, including maneuvers, road positioning, and hazard perception.
This practice helps to identify areas for improvement and ensures that you’re well-prepared for the real test.
Time to Cover Multiple Skills in One Session
With 90 minutes, your instructor can combine various aspects of driving in one session, such as navigating through residential streets, practicing emergency stops, and focusing on speed control in different speed zones.
This integrated approach allows you to experience a range of driving scenarios and develop a deeper understanding of how to adapt to changing conditions.
Why Choose a 1.5-Hour Lesson Over a 1-Hour Lesson?
- More Time for Skill Mastery: The extra 30 minutes can make a big difference in mastering more challenging driving skills.
- Reduced Stress: With more time available, learners often feel less rushed, which can help reduce anxiety and make for a more enjoyable learning experience.
- Enhanced Test Preparation: The additional time allows for mock tests and a more thorough review of test-specific requirements, giving learners a better chance of passing on the first attempt.
