After you learn the 'A-B-C's of driving, I suggest that you practise, at your own pace, the following:

 

1. Up and down a steep slope, in forward gear, then in reverse gear;

2. Experience how 1st and 2nd gear 'engine braking' works in steep slopes;

3. Learn to make a perfect '8';

4. Choose a parking slot and reverse *exactly* into the middle of the slot *without* turning back. That is, using your rear-view mirror and both wing mirrors *only*. When you master this technique, your peripheral vision automatically gets honed and you will have fewer dents/ scratches/ accidents on account of you;

5. Repeat #4 at night, in a dimly lit street;

6. Repeat #4 & #5 on a steep slope;

7. Learn 'tight' parallel (kerb-side) and angular parking to perfection, once again, using only your wing and rear-view mirrors;

8. Learn to drive in *any* traffic situation *without* honking;

9. Take your car through very crowded, very narrow market places without honking;

10. Finally, never be afraid of getting a few minor scratches and dents - consider the cost of repair as your learning cost. The more deeply you feel hurt when your car gets 'hurt', the better driver you'll turn out to be!