Lessons
It's best to take lessons with a qualified instructor who follows the recommended syllabus for learning to drive. Have a look at the ‘driver logbook’, produced by the DSA, as it’ll show you how you’re getting on in each of the required topics.

Have your lessons at different times so you’ll experience different driving conditions. This will help increase your confidence the more you drive.

Extra practice
Doing extra practice really improves your driving and means you won't need as many lessons. If you want to do extra practice make sure you meet these rules:

An accompanying driver must:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have held a full EC/EEA driving licence for at least 3 years for the type of vehicle being driven.
• Remember the person you're with will have picked up a few bad habits along the way.

The car you intend to use must be:

• Insured for the learner.
• Fitted with L plates (D plates in Wales) to both the front and rear of the car.
• In a safe and roadworthy condition.