Driving Lessons Gloucester - What Makes A Good Driver? Part 5 - Confidence.

We have looked carefully at the qualities that make a good driver in the previous four posts, these being:

• Responsibility.
• Concentration.
• Anticipation.
• Patience.

Now, if all goes well and we combine these attributes, they will lead to the final quality to be desired, which is confidence.

A confident driver is a good driver, because it means that you understand all of the requirements, and that you know it!

Confidence is gained with skill, judgement and experience.

Confidence can be a double edged sword, however, because it can be in short supply in new drivers, for obvious reasons, and sometimes over abundant in experienced drivers, which can lead to risk taking.

So for a new driver to gain confidence, start your driving career in a steady manner, avoid over extending yourself, and remember the skills you displayed to pass your driving test should be held onto and developed as you go about your business.

Experienced drivers will know when they are taking risks, so the best advice is to calm down and get home safely (maybe a couple of minutes later.) Risk taking is for mugs, and your passengers will not be impressed, they will probably be frightened and avoid getting into your car.

Remember, let's be careful out there!

If you want driving lessons in Gloucester with a patient instructor,

Call John Lowe Driving on 01452614226.

Best Regards,

John Lowe.

http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org