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Step-by-Step Driving Lessons for Beginners:

1. Introduction to Driving Basics (First Lesson) • Duration: 60-90 minutes
   • Objective: Get comfortable with the vehicle and learn basic controls.
   • Skills Covered:
   • Seat adjustments (mirrors, seat position, headrests).
   • Understanding car controls (indicators, wipers, pedals, steering).
   • Understanding the dashboard and warning lights.
   • Starting and stopping the engine.
   • Using the clutch (for manual vehicles).
   • Practicing hand-over-hand steering.
2. Learning to Move Off and Stop (Second Lesson) • Duration: 60-90 minutes
   • Objective: Learn to safely move off from a parked position and bring the car to a stop.
   • Skills Covered:
   • Smooth acceleration and braking.
   • Using mirrors and indicators before moving.
   • Practicing stopping distance and techniques.
   • How to stop at a stop sign, yield, or at a traffic light.
   • Learning to use the clutch and gear shifting (manual).
3. Basic Driving on Quiet Streets (Third Lesson) • Duration: 60-90 minutes
   • Objective: Start driving on quiet roads with little traffic to get used to handling the vehicle in real-world situations.
   • Skills Covered:
   • Practicing smooth turns.
   • Maintaining proper lane positioning.
   • Speed control and staying within speed limits.
   • Using the handbrake.
   • Learning to anticipate road users and pedestrians.
4. Practicing Left and Right Turns (Fourth Lesson) • Duration: 60-90 minutes
   • Objective: Get confident making left and right turns at intersections.
   • Skills Covered:
   • Turning at intersections and roundabouts.
   • Checking blind spots and signaling correctly.
   • Handling larger intersections with traffic lights.
   • Judging the speed of other vehicles.
   • Positioning your vehicle for turns (wide vs sharp).
5. Parking Basics (Fifth Lesson) • Duration: 60-90 minutes
   • Objective: Learn the basic parking techniques.
   • Skills Covered:
   • Reverse parking and angle parking.
   • Parallel parking (if you’re ready).
   • Using mirrors for better spatial awareness.
   • Maneuvering in tight spaces (car parks, side streets).
6. Driving on Busier Roads (Sixth Lesson) • Duration: 60-90 minutes
   • Objective: Start driving in moderate traffic.
   • Skills Covered:
   • Lane discipline.
   • Driving at higher speeds on main roads.
   • Dealing with roundabouts and junctions.
   • Practicing safe overtaking.
   • Defensive driving techniques.
7. Merging and Lane Changing (Seventh Lesson) • Duration: 60-90 minutes
   • Objective: Learn how to merge safely and change lanes on multi-lane roads.
   • Skills Covered:
   • Correct use of indicators.
   • Checking blind spots before changing lanes.
   • Merging onto freeways and highways.
   • Managing space between vehicles.
8. Freeway Driving (Eighth Lesson) • Duration: 60-90 minutes
   • Objective: Get comfortable driving at higher speeds on freeways.
   • Skills Covered:
   • Entering and exiting freeways.
   • Maintaining safe speeds and distances.
   • Dealing with freeway traffic and overtaking.
   • Understanding freeway signage.
9. Emergency Stops and Hazard Perception (Ninth Lesson) • Duration: 60-90 minutes
   • Objective: Learn how to react quickly to unexpected hazards.
   • Skills Covered:
   • Performing an emergency stop.
   • Understanding braking distances.
   • Avoiding obstacles in emergencies.
   • Recognizing hazards early.
10. Mock Driving Test (Tenth Lesson) • Duration: 90-120 minutes
    • Objective: Prepare for your driving test with a mock test.
    • Skills Covered:
    • Completing a full mock driving test, simulating real test conditions.
    • Addressing areas that need improvement.
    • Receiving feedback from the instructor to boost confidence.

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