Driving Your Car is a great course if you are learning to drive and keen to improve your reading, writing and number skills, too! There's lots of useful information about driving - from what to do if you have an accident to tips on how to get a great deal when buying a second hand car - and while you learn about driving, you improve your word and number skills, too. From adding up the cost of things in your head to writing a letter to your boss, you will learn all sorts of valuable skills that will be useful in your everyday life.
Outline and learning objectives
When you have finished the course, you will find it easier to:
- Use ICT to help your learning
- Listen for information and follow instructions
- Develop listening, reading and writing skills
- Know more about the Driving Theory Test
- Read and understand a range of texts
- Know abbreviations used in car advertisements
- Know how to read and complete forms
- Read and understand tables and charts
- Know how to communicate in difficult situations
- Calculate costs to buy, run and insure a car
Previous experience required
The staff at your local learndirect centre will assess your skills. Once they have assessed your skills, they will help you to decide if this is the right course for you.
How long does it take?
- 10 hours
- You can work through this course at your own pace.
Course level
What's involved?
Online - This is a course where you learn while connected to the Internet |
