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How To Prepare For Your First Driving Lesson

How To Prepare For Your First Driving Lesson | LTrent Driving School

Starting your first driving lesson is an exciting milestone, but it’s normal to feel a little nervous. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can make your experience smoother and more enjoyable. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, this guide will help you feel ready and confident before getting behind the wheel.

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How Many Driving Lessons Are Required By Law In NSW & ACT?

How Many Driving Lessons Are Required By Law In NSW & ACT | LTrent

If you’re beginning your journey to learn to drive as an ACT or NSW learner driver and are eager to understand the road rules, you might wonder about the requirements for passing your driving test, specifically the necessity for professional instruction from a driving instructor.

This guide clarifies how many driving lessons you need to obtain your driver’s licence in NSW and ACT, and discusses the advantages of professional driving schools. It also covers valuable insights for anyone holding a learner licence aiming for safe driving.

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Can Driving Lessons Expire?

Can Driving Lessons Expire | LTrent Driving School

If you have your learner licence or learner permit and you are taking driving lessons at a driving school to learn more about road safety and prepare to earn your provisional licence, you may be wondering if driving lessons expire.

Can your driving practice expire? Will you need to re-do your driving lessons and logbook hours if your learner driver licence expires before you take the practical driving test?

We will explain everything you need to know about learner licence expiration, and whether or not the log book credits you earn from a driving school can expire.

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How Much Does A Driving Lesson Cost?

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While the cost of a driving lesson isn’t a perfect indicator of quality, driving schools who put more resources into the quality of their lessons may increase the cost of their lessons.

You might first look at driving and think it’s relatively easy to learn — but even the easiest skills are better learnt with a deliberate structure. A simple analogy would be trying to get better at marathon running. If you just ran every day without tracking your improvements, you might get better.

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Learning to Drive: Manual vs Automatic

When getting your driver’s licence, you need to decide whether to learn in a manual transmission car or an automatic transmission car. The process for obtaining either licence is very similar, but the key difference lies in the type of vehicle you use for lessons and the driving test.

Learning to Drive Manual vs Automatic

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What Is the Best Car for Learners in Australia?

Learning to drive is an exciting milestone, but choosing the right car as a learner can make all the difference in your driving journey. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to decide which car is the best fit for a beginner. In this blog, we’ll explore the key features to look for in a learner-friendly car and recommend some great options for new drivers in Australia.

What Is the Best Car for Learners in Australia?

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Can You Drive Any Car On Your Learners

Can You Drive Any Car On Your Learners | LTrent Driving School

If you’re learning to drive in New South Wales, or anywhere else in Australia, you may be wondering if there are any car restrictions that apply to learner drivers. Can you drive any car you want? In this blog, LTrent Driving School will discuss everything that you need to know about car restrictions for learner drivers.

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What Happens If You Get Caught Driving Unaccompanied On Learners

What Happens If You Get Caught Driving Unaccompanied On Learners | Ltrent Driving School Blog

Learner drivers need to be aware that there are consequences when they break the rules of driving. In Australia, each state has its own way of dealing with rule breakers, and we are going to be looking at the rules for unaccompanied driving on a learner’s licence in New South Wales. Before that, though, we’re going to go through the rules of driving for a learner so that if you didn’t already know what they were, you will by the time you have finished reading. So, if you want to know more about this, keep reading down below.

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Laws About Driving With Loud Music

Laws About Driving With Loud Music | LTrent Driving School Blog

There are many laws in New South Wales (NSW) and other states that can lead to fines while driving. Some are straightforward, like exceeding the speed limit or parking illegally. Others are less commonly known, such as laws surrounding noise pollution caused by loud music from a car.

So, can you be fined for blasting music while driving? Let’s explore what the current rules say.

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Safely Driving on Country Roads for Learners

Ltrent Safe Driving on country roads

Driving in rural areas presents unique challenges compared to urban or suburban environments. While road rules remain consistent across Australian roads, hazards like wildlife, unsealed roads, and fatigue can increase risks. This guide provides key tips for safe country road driving for learners, how to handle hazards, and where to take breaks safely.

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