Learning to drive.

[Hope96]

What is it about the steering that you are struggling with?

I genuinely just don't know when to steer or when I do it's too late according to my driving instructor. He also takes over a lot so I don't have time to think but he said I need to think quicker. :/ I was driving in the middle of the road a few times last week and about to go into a parked car at one point because I genuinely just can't tell when to steer so I understand where he is coming from. I didn't realise how often you have to steer either and that it is small, gentle steers the majority of the time. I must come across as so stupid!

 

[Fortheloveofme]

Can you fail the test if you get the show me tell me questions wrong

 

[Snippysnips]

I was way more calm than I thought but I had a jittery leg

Lol I was way more calmer with the test that the lesson even though it was my brother that gave me lessons so I was usually always calm, it was more my mouth the problem I think the road rage was a way for nerves to escape

 

[BettyCrockerr]

I have yeah

Is there anything you are less confident in? Any areas you think need a bit of extra attention?

 

[BettyCrockerr]

Thank you for all your comments. I’m going to take my test next week and then report him.

He’s a 63 year old man (works for himself) and I know he teaches a lot teenagers. My own 17 year old brother took lessons with him but he’s dropped him, he wouldn’t say why but I wonder if he’s said something inappropriate to him.

How did your test go???

 

[bolimepipi]

You need to drive to get over your fear. Do you have a car? Or access to a car? You should try taking a few refresher lessons to get you back into the swing off it and then honestly it’s just something you have to do to improve on. Get a really cheap little car if you don’t already have one and just take it out around where you live to begin with - literally just go up the road turn and come back. Start small. Then try going slightly further - like to a shop or supermarket. And just build it up like that, get comfortable with the car and you’ll soon get it.

we sometimes borrow my dads car for grocery shopping and day trips, but my bf drives it. i'd love for us to get our own car so that i could practice properly. and before that i would definitely get some extra lessons, i feel like i don't remember anything! that just has to wait a little bit longer because our financial situation is not good atm :/

 

[LaurieLaurie]

I used to just do the mock tests and memorise it never watched or read the info.

 

[hereforthememe]

I had a practice driving test yesterday.. Failed Someone flew out of nowhere on a roundabout, cut me up and I had to slam my breaks on. They must have been going double the speed limit

This happened to me on my real test and I still passed. If you aren't at fault and you were safe, it is a pass. Not sure why you got a fail for that

 

[BettyCrockerr]

Good luck @Belulah ! Really hope you pass tomorrow.

I’ve got a lesson today and I’m doing roundabouts. Think I’ll be ok!

You will be fine!!!! Enjoy your lesson

 

[Thank(space)you]

Guys I have my first lesson in 7 mins I want to throw up

How did it go?

 

[Thank(space)you]

Is the official theory test app worth buying? Mines in a month or so and I don’t know whether to get it or not

Absolutely

 

[Gembo]

I had my second lesson after five months off (lockdown/broken leg) yesterday and it went very badly. I kept stalling at roundabouts.

My instructor is great but I feel he is losing patience with me. He told me that it was the worst I’ve ever driven. I am a nervous driver but he goes on about me being nervous which is unhelpful and a bit gas lighty as I’m usually fine nerves wise after an hour. I felt really despondent yesterday. I’m reasonably intelligent but unable to do this thing that everyone else is able to do. I find it hard to multitask in a car but can manage multi tasking brilliantly ar work!

I’m sick of learning to drive... I’ve been doing it every week for over a year. I’d sack the whole thing off of my mil wasn’t paying but I feel trapped into having to see it through to the end.

I just don’t seem to be improving. I’ve been learning to parallel park for months now and the penny hasn’t dropped.

Should I switch to automatic?!!

I’m so reassured to see others on this thread have struggled with the same issues as I have though.

Yep I’d consider switching to automatic, or at least just have a couple of lessons in an automatic to see if it helps. Gear sticks are on their way out I think, certainly going forward as we move towards electric cars and there are some cars now you can only buy as an automatic. I think it’s worth just trying and then you will know. Good luck!

 

[BettyCrockerr]

I’m having a panic. My test is in about two weeks and I am having a crisis of confidence. I’m cutting it quite fine with my theory test expiration and I don’t think I’ll be able to push back the date.

I don’t even know why I’m posting, I know I have to do it and try my best. I just wish my confidence wasn’t so bloody fragile

Just stop over thinking it. Seriously, take the pressure off. Don’t go into it thinking of it as “a test” or that you have to pass it. Just view it like a lesson; go in, listen to what’s being asked of you, drive, do your best and try to relax into it and see what happens - if you pass then fantastic but if you don’t pass then no worries, youll just book it again and you’ll know what to expect the next time, just take the pressure off - the world is not going to fall of its axis, it’s not the end of the world, it’s fine!!!

 

[Ceebee]

I haven’t even applied yet! I probably should soon, seeing how long it could take!

I applied last September, haven't heard anything. Not too fussed because I'm not ready yet, I want to build up practice and confidence and do it in my own car. My partner drives a motorcycle and he booked his full test a month after I did and he got a test invite about 2 months ago!

 

[Doyoureally?]

Didn’t even get to sit mine because of stupid COVID regulations!!

Sorry to here that, What happened?

 

[under the ivy]

Is there anything you are less confident in? Any areas you think need a bit of extra attention?

I did parallel parking a few times this morning on my lesson, as I can do it but just want it perfect. I’m doing sat nav driving next week to prepare me for my test

 

[Belulah]

How’s everyone getting on?

 

[BettyCrockerr]

Didn't have my lesson this week so I'll let you know on Tuesday haha

Have you looked into getting a new instructor????

 

[Belulah]

How’s everyone getting on with the learning? I’ve got my test coming up soon! I’m a key worker so it’s been a quick turnaround coming out of lockdown, praying I pass! I have a knee operation at the end of the month and it’s going to take about 6 weeks to recover and I don’t want to delay it anymore after a 4 month break - any tips for the nerves?!

Good Luck!! I’m hoping for a quick turn around after lock down.
how many lessons are you having a week?

 

[Clover123]

How far in advance would you advise booking a practical test at the mo? I've heard there's still long wait times, so don't want to leave it too long, but I'm still a good amount of time away from being able to pass!