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D&D Driving School |
Driving Lessons Made Easy

Brackenfell, Durbanville, Kraaifontein, Bellville, Parow, Goodwood, Paarl,
& Stellenbosch

At D&D Driving School | Driving Lessons Made Easy we give you a more informative base when training and take a detailed approach to make sure you are able to handle every possible scenario on the road before introducing you to traffic and driver's test.

Whatever the reason for learning to drive or previous level of driving experience , at D&D Driving School we will ensure that your end result is a confident driver who is able to read the road. We are a registered driving school with certified instructors , we also regularly conduct internal training with our instructors. Our team is geared up and committed to training safe road users. 

Services offered by
D&D Driving School

🚦 K53 Training and Parking Facilities
🚦 Certified driving instructors
🚦 Free Pick up and drop of service

Our Services includes:

🚦Experienced instructors
🚦Pick up and drop off service
🚦Packages available
🚦No extra costs for the use of the car on the day of the test

Tips for your first driving lessons:

Make sure to bring your learner's driving license to every lesson with D&D Driving School | Driving Lessons Made Easy. Make sure you're physically fit to drive. Avoid drinking the night before and remember to bring your glasses or contact lenses if you need them.
What do you do on your first driving lesson?

Will I drive straight away?

Don’t worry - you won’t get in the driving seat straight away. First, your instructor will drive you to a quiet road where you’ll learn all the fundamentals of the car controls. This includes the gears, the pedals, and what’s known as the cockpit drill.

What’s a cockpit drill?

This is an exercise that all drivers should carry out when they get in the car, and it’s usually one of the first things you're taught. The cockpit drill (often known as the DSSSM routine) consists of checking your doors, seat, steering, seatbelt and mirrors:

Doors – check all doors are closed and secured before starting your engine.
Seat and steering – adjust your seating so that the controls are within easy reach and you have a clear view of the road. You should also adjust your headrest to prevent whiplash if you’re in an accident.
Seatbelt – make sure you and your passengers are buckled in.
Mirrors – position your mirrors to minimise your blind spots.

How do I move off?

When it comes to the big moment – taking control of the car – you'll have to move the car off and show that you can safely do the 'Prepare, Observe, Move' routine:

Prepare for manual vehicles- getting the vehicle ready to pull away when the road is clear

Press and hold the clutch down with your left foot.
Select first gear.
Press the gas pedal down with your right foot until you're at about 1500-2000 rpm.
Bring the clutch up slowly until you find the biting point.
Be ready to release the handbrake at the correct time.

Prepare for Automatic vehicles

Check to ensure the parking brake is on.
Check to ensure the gear lever is in Park (P).
Place your right foot firmly onto the brake pedal.
Then start the car’s engine. As a safety feature, most new automatic cars will not start unless the brake pedal is first pressed. Keep your foot firmly pressed on the brake pedal and only release it when you move off.
Keep your right hand on the steering wheel, in your normal steering wheel hand position.
Using your left hand, place the gear lever into Drive (D).
From the gear lever, rest your left hand on the handbrake lever, or over the parking brake button ready to release it.

Observe – showing your instructor that you're aware of your surroundings

Check all around the car looking for anything that might affect your driving plan.
Look over both shoulders.

Move – confidently moving the car off when you're safe to go

Release the handbrake.
Release the clutch slowly while gently putting your foot down on the gas pedal.
If you find you start to move off too fast, ease up on the gas and control the speed of the vehicle using the clutch pedal.
Re-check your mirrors and blind spots and move your car to the normal driving position.

What if I make a mistake?

It’s normal to be nervous when you're learning to drive - and you’re not expected to master everything straight away. Driving is something you get better at with time and practice. Even drivers who’ve been on the road for years are still improving. So don't worry about making a mistake - your instructor's seen it all before.

In the (unlikely) case of something going wrong, rest assured that your instructor can control the car. All professional driving schools use dual controlled cars, which means your instructor can step in if you need some help. 

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