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    DRIVING ON THE ROAD > Extra practice with a friend or relative
 
In general, the more experience of driving you get, the quicker you will learn. So if you have the opportunity to drive legally with relatives or friends, take it. Extra practice

..... I WONDER IF DAD WILL TAKE ME OUT ....

If you have never driven before, it is best to delay any extra driving until you have sufficient skills to control a car with minimal assistance, and have enough knowledge and judgement to get around safely. If your supervisor is more nervous than you are, has no clear idea about how to provide guidance, and has no dual controls to rescue you with, you will realise the pitfalls of this extra experience.

Extra driving sessions normally work best if you can be accompanied by someone who is relaxed enough to let you get on with your driving, with minimal "assistance" unless you require it. For this to work, YOU need to have a clear idea about what you should be doing, and hopefully you will be getting this from your official lessons.
SUPERVISOR ....
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Whoever accompanies you must be over 21 years old and have held a full British driving licence for the type of vehicle you are driving for at least three years.

L-plates must be used on the vehicle when you are driving. At all other times they should be removed or covered.
MORE LEGAL STUFF ....
You must have at least third party insurance cover to drive that specific vehicle. Tax and MOT
You must satisfy yourself that the vehicle is safe and legal to drive - check it has a valid tax disc, a valid MoT certificate (for vehicles over 3 years old), and that it is roadworthy (the MOT certificate is no guarantee of this). The Highway Code (Annex 3) gives details of what to check. As the driver you are, strictly speaking, legally responsible for these matters.
If you have any doubts about driving someone else's vehicle ... DON'T DO IT.
 
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