Learning to drive.

[LaurieLaurie]

It feels so more intense and means so much more at our age doesn’t it? I’m 29 and I feel like if you’re doing your test at 17/18 then yeah it’s exciting, but taking it after living 10+ years without being able to drive makes it mean so much, it’s life changing.

Ahh I’m just excited. I didn’t take it seriously previously but this time I’ve flew through my lessons.

 

[Thank(space)you]

My lesson today went so well today. My instructor didn't have any comments to make

 

[noseynopinions]

My second lesson went so well today. I'm getting better at my turns and positioning the car. Still duck up sometimes but with practice, I will improve. My instructor allowed me to drive home half way so that was nice

 

[kittypaws]

Just done my last drive with my partner before my test Got a lesson with my instructor tomorrow then my test Thursday

It still amazes me that I’ve got to this level of driving. We can all do it!

 

[LadyB65]

Just done my last drive with my partner before my test Got a lesson with my instructor tomorrow then my test Thursday

It still amazes me that I’ve got to this level of driving. We can all do it!

Good Luck!! You can do this, let us know how you get on

 

[nightfeedz]

Just done my last drive with my partner before my test Got a lesson with my instructor tomorrow then my test Thursday

It still amazes me that I’ve got to this level of driving. We can all do it!

Good luck! Inspirational

 

[Minipizza]

I’ve been learning to drive for a while-confidence is a massive issue for me and I just don’t believe in myself that I can actually drive safely anyway I’ve had 3 instructors. My first one was an absolute gob, he was my mums friends dad and he just wasn’t nice at all, he would go to the shop half way through our lesson and I never felt I was learning anything. ( just to add I was learning automatic at this point because I was so scared of learning in a manual) but anyway I decided enough was enough and that I wanted to learn manual just so I always had that knowledge, my instructor was a family friend, he was okay but I felt like he was putting so much pressure on me, he would sometimes make “jokey” comments about my driving which just made me feel uncomfortable, anyway long story short he came into my house one day after a lesson and told my parents I needed a car for myself as he didn’t have time to teach me (his partner was having a baby) I took a break from driving after that and then started with the instructor I have now who is incredible and understands how I am, my anxiety and confidence with driving ect..

I had two tests last year, one I failed for reverse parallel park, and the other a reverse bay park I actually did the reverse bay park at the end of the test in the test centre, and my instructor said I was actually in the lines, was absolutely fine but then I just doubted myself and readjusted and failed ffs

a big thing for me overall is confidence with driving, I’m just terrified of going wrong, making a mistake, even my instructor says I put too much pressure on myself rather than being more chilled. If anyone has any tips on how to be more confident and comfortable with driving please help a girl out I’m hoping to a book a test soon, have got one in December as that was the earliest I could get, but do want one for end of July/early august, so let’s hope it’s third time lucky or I might give up

 

[Thank(space)you]

I’ve been learning to drive for a while-confidence is a massive issue for me and I just don’t believe in myself that I can actually drive safely anyway I’ve had 3 instructors. My first one was an absolute gob, he was my mums friends dad and he just wasn’t nice at all, he would go to the shop half way through our lesson and I never felt I was learning anything. ( just to add I was learning automatic at this point because I was so scared of learning in a manual) but anyway I decided enough was enough and that I wanted to learn manual just so I always had that knowledge, my instructor was a family friend, he was okay but I felt like he was putting so much pressure on me, he would sometimes make “jokey” comments about my driving which just made me feel uncomfortable, anyway long story short he came into my house one day after a lesson and told my parents I needed a car for myself as he didn’t have time to teach me (his partner was having a baby) I took a break from driving after that and then started with the instructor I have now who is incredible and understands how I am, my anxiety and confidence with driving ect..

I had two tests last year, one I failed for reverse parallel park, and the other a reverse bay park I actually did the reverse bay park at the end of the test in the test centre, and my instructor said I was actually in the lines, was absolutely fine but then I just doubted myself and readjusted and failed ffs

a big thing for me overall is confidence with driving, I’m just terrified of going wrong, making a mistake, even my instructor says I put too much pressure on myself rather than being more chilled. If anyone has any tips on how to be more confident and comfortable with driving please help a girl out I’m hoping to a book a test soon, have got one in December as that was the earliest I could get, but do want one for end of July/early august, so let’s hope it’s third time lucky or I might give up

Paul mckenna hypnosis app, practicing outside of lessons if you can, rescue remedy

 

[kittypaws]

Failed my test today could have been a different story but I was only 5 minutes in, came up to a roundabout going 3rd exit and an ambulance pulled out of the second exit which I just didn’t expect and didn’t react in time! Probably would have reacted better if the ambulance had its sirens on but never mind! It’s horrible how quick your test can end! No dates available for my next test just gotta keep looking

 

[LaurieLaurie]

Failed my test today could have been a different story but I was only 5 minutes in, came up to a roundabout going 3rd exit and an ambulance pulled out of the second exit which I just didn’t expect and didn’t react in time! Probably would have reacted better if the ambulance had its sirens on but never mind! It’s horrible how quick your test can end! No dates available for my next test just gotta keep looking

Sorry to hear that.

Keep checking and use an app. I’ve just changed mine again after they added a load of new dates.

 

[nightfeedz]

Failed my test today could have been a different story but I was only 5 minutes in, came up to a roundabout going 3rd exit and an ambulance pulled out of the second exit which I just didn’t expect and didn’t react in time! Probably would have reacted better if the ambulance had its sirens on but never mind! It’s horrible how quick your test can end! No dates available for my next test just gotta keep looking

Oh no! So sorry to hear that, sometimes it just seems down to luck. I hope you can get another test soon and get sorted.

I’ve been learning to drive for a while-confidence is a massive issue for me and I just don’t believe in myself that I can actually drive safely anyway I’ve had 3 instructors. My first one was an absolute gob, he was my mums friends dad and he just wasn’t nice at all, he would go to the shop half way through our lesson and I never felt I was learning anything. ( just to add I was learning automatic at this point because I was so scared of learning in a manual) but anyway I decided enough was enough and that I wanted to learn manual just so I always had that knowledge, my instructor was a family friend, he was okay but I felt like he was putting so much pressure on me, he would sometimes make “jokey” comments about my driving which just made me feel uncomfortable, anyway long story short he came into my house one day after a lesson and told my parents I needed a car for myself as he didn’t have time to teach me (his partner was having a baby) I took a break from driving after that and then started with the instructor I have now who is incredible and understands how I am, my anxiety and confidence with driving ect..

I had two tests last year, one I failed for reverse parallel park, and the other a reverse bay park I actually did the reverse bay park at the end of the test in the test centre, and my instructor said I was actually in the lines, was absolutely fine but then I just doubted myself and readjusted and failed ffs

a big thing for me overall is confidence with driving, I’m just terrified of going wrong, making a mistake, even my instructor says I put too much pressure on myself rather than being more chilled. If anyone has any tips on how to be more confident and comfortable with driving please help a girl out I’m hoping to a book a test soon, have got one in December as that was the earliest I could get, but do want one for end of July/early august, so let’s hope it’s third time lucky or I might give up

I could have written some of this, it is horrible feeling so scared! It seems like lots of practice is the only way through it!

 

[Very traditional]

Failed my test today could have been a different story but I was only 5 minutes in, came up to a roundabout going 3rd exit and an ambulance pulled out of the second exit which I just didn’t expect and didn’t react in time! Probably would have reacted better if the ambulance had its sirens on but never mind! It’s horrible how quick your test can end! No dates available for my next test just gotta keep looking

Don't beat yourself up, if nothing else it's test experience, you know what you're up against now and up I'll be able to do it next time I'm sure xx

 

[Thank(space)you]

Ugh, I'm so fed up of having lessons now. I spend all Monday resenting the fact I've got a lesson the next day

 

[kittypaws]

Ugh, I'm so fed up of having lessons now. I spend all Monday resenting the fact I've got a lesson the next day

Would you like to chat? I’ve been where you are and have come such a long way. Can’t PM here but could give you my social media x

 

[Thank(space)you]

Would you like to chat? I’ve been where you are and have come such a long way. Can’t PM here but could give you my social media x

That would be lovely, thank you

 

[BettyCrockerr]

Ugh, I'm so fed up of having lessons now. I spend all Monday resenting the fact I've got a lesson the next day

What’s making you resent them? Do you not feel like you are getting anything out of them now?

 

[Thank(space)you]

What’s making you resent them? Do you not feel like you are getting anything out of them now?

I just feel like I'm so ready for my test (it's booked for end of Sept) my instructor has had no critique for the last 2 weeks.
However he keeps telling me I need to be out practicing daily (which isn't feasible) in the back of my mind I wonder if he's gearing up to postponing my September test too

 

[LaurieLaurie]

I never practice outside of my lessons and my tests next month.

 

[under the ivy]

My test isn’t til the start of November and I’m thinking of having my lessons every other week, rather than every week. I can drive now and like you say @Thank(space)you , I’m not getting any critiques. It’s a bit poor of him to say to practice daily if you can’t! My uncle offered to take me out on Sunday but he drives a manual

 

[Belulah]

Ugh, I'm so fed up of having lessons now. I spend all Monday resenting the fact I've got a lesson the next day

I would deffo drop to once every two weeks- a good instructor would recommend that!