How long do you need to practice with a coach after getting your driver's license before you can drive on the road?
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From the perspective of ordinary learners, after a week of training, they can basically master common driving skills, and there is no problem driving on the road at this time. When choosing a coach, try to choose those who have a coach certificate and are experienced drivers, as they can sometimes teach the car owner some additional driving experience or skills. After mastering driving skills within a week, there are still some precautions for beginners on the road: 1. Pay attention to the distance between cars: Especially when driving in front of or behind large trucks, maintain a sufficiently long safety distance, as their braking distance is often longer, making it difficult to avoid emergencies. 2. Pay attention to the matching of gears and speed: Change to the appropriate gear according to the current speed. Generally, first gear is around 10km/h, second gear around 20km/h, third gear 20-40km/h, fourth gear 40-60km/h, and fifth gear above 60km/h. 3. Develop good driving habits: Do not slam on the brakes/accelerator. When encountering situations that may pose safety hazards, brake in advance. Additionally, necessary civilized yielding is also very important.
I've coached many new drivers and believe the key isn't fixed hours but actual skills. Friends who just got their license should practice at least 20 hours initially, progressing step by step: spend the first few days practicing starting and stopping in empty lots, then get familiar with road signs around the neighborhood. Only proceed to main roads when you can steadily control speed. Remember to have an experienced driver in the passenger seat to help watch blind spots and emergencies. After driving during rush hour a few times, I found that lane changes and following distance require accumulated experience - never attempt highways alone without sufficient practice. From my experience, you need at least 500 kilometers of driving in various road conditions to feel basically confident, because safety is never a trivial matter.
