I START DRIVING LESSONS ON SATURDAY I am so scared but also really looking forward to it!
I had one lesson 7 years ago and it went really badly so I'm nervous cos of that I wondered if anyone any Habbox drivers had any tips??
I START DRIVING LESSONS ON SATURDAY I am so scared but also really looking forward to it!
I had one lesson 7 years ago and it went really badly so I'm nervous cos of that I wondered if anyone any Habbox drivers had any tips??
Just remember to stay calm. First few lessons I got a little nervous whenever somebody was driving behind me, but other road users are generally very aware of and patient with learner drivers. I stalled at a roundabout once which was not ideal, but as long as you're calm and listen to your instructor it's easy to get over those mistakes and just get going again. I thought I would be absolutely atrocious at driving, but I actually picked it up pretty quickly. I quit the lessons because it wasn't an immediate need for me and I wanted to put money towards other things, but all in all I had about ten hours of lessons and was pretty much doing most of the major stuff — all the gears, roundabouts, city driving, etc. Reversing and maneuvers were a little trickier, but I tried those with my dad and not my instructor, and I can't for the life of me work well with my dad. I think it's important to have a patient and understanding tutor. My lessons were also two hours long which I feel helped, but annoyingly I was learning with an AA instructor who kind of capped my progress. They have a scoring system for all the individual components of driving, and when you reach five in all of them, supposedly you're ready for your test. I did extremely well one lesson and the instructor was complementing my decision making and the fluency of my driving, pointing out how confident I was and such, but at the end of the lesson he raised me just half a point for a single minor thing. It didn't match what he had been saying to me at all, so I felt kind of cheated. I got annoyed with the system he was using and called it a day after that. Lessons are already expensive, so try not to get fleeced.
I don't think even getting on proper roads is gonna be an OPTION for me in first few lessons. I've found a super lovely instructor who I'm so excited about, she's said she's quite patient too! I never wanted a big school fo the reasons you've said pretty much have you got any tips for how to actually stay calm because being behind the wheel of a car is like pressure on it's own i COULD LITERAYLLY KILL SOMEONEJust remember to stay calm. First few lessons I got a little nervous whenever somebody was driving behind me, but other road users are generally very aware of and patient with learner drivers. I stalled at a roundabout once which was not ideal, but as long as you're calm and listen to your instructor it's easy to get over those mistakes and just get going again. I thought I would be absolutely atrocious at driving, but I actually picked it up pretty quickly. I quit the lessons because it wasn't an immediate need for me and I wanted to put money towards other things, but all in all I had about ten hours of lessons and was pretty much doing most of the major stuff — all the gears, roundabouts, city driving, etc. Reversing and maneuvers were a little trickier, but I tried those with my dad and not my instructor, and I can't for the life of me work well with my dad. I think it's important to have a patient and understanding tutor. My lessons were also two hours long which I feel helped, but annoyingly I was learning with an AA instructor who kind of capped my progress. They have a scoring system for all the individual components of driving, and when you reach five in all of them, supposedly you're ready for your test. I did extremely well one lesson and the instructor was complementing my decision making and the fluency of my driving, pointing out how confident I was and such, but at the end of the lesson he raised me just half a point for a single minor thing. It didn't match what he had been saying to me at all, so I felt kind of cheated. I got annoyed with the system he was using and called it a day after that. Lessons are already expensive, so try not to get fleeced.
Eek I could do with these tips, I need to start learning again seeing as my learners license is set to expire after ten years next year. I had heaps of lessons back when I was 15 but I had bad experiences which meant I’ve put it off for so long serious anxiety needs sorting
Having an understanding and patient instructor makes it easy on the nerves. My uncle's dad was a driving examiner, and he turned people into nervous wrecks because he was so stern. My instructor carefully and calmly explained everything which put me at ease. Also remember the instructor has a clutch and break of their own, as well as an additional rear view mirror. They will step in if it looks like something may go wrong, but really you are at very little risk. Your first lessons will deal with the basic of basics: what all the components of the car are named and do, road laws, safety, and all that. Nobody will (or at least they shouldn't) just plop you in a car and expect you to start driving. You'll most likely begin in a quiet rural area, too. Try not to think about it too much, they'll take you through everything. When pull away and do your first bit of driving you will feel a little nervous, but honestly, it's not as difficult as you think!I don't think even getting on proper roads is gonna be an OPTION for me in first few lessons. I've found a super lovely instructor who I'm so excited about, she's said she's quite patient too! I never wanted a big school fo the reasons you've said pretty much have you got any tips for how to actually stay calm because being behind the wheel of a car is like pressure on it's own i COULD LITERAYLLY KILL SOMEONE
Remember that cars are DESIGNED for you to be able to control them as easily as possible, and instructor cars have even more control because they can force you to brake if it's ever necessary A huge part is just getting used to the vehicle - after a while you'll find the right angles you need your feet to be and will start making it second nature to you, and the same with gear stuff. What you're doing is learning, and they won't expect you to go in on the first try knowing it all and doing it flawlessly, so (as daft as this is to say to YOU of all people) just try not to worry and let yourself start from the bottom
Be calm and aware. Just do whatever the instructor ask you to. Keep aware of the surrounding. Driving is something that comes with practice. So, practice as much as possible. You'll be a natural driver easily with practice. Don't worry too much
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Yeaaaah this is one of the reasons I wanted to asa well!! You can often find instructors who specialise in anxious drivers. Just had my lesson this morning and my instructor is SO NICE AND PATIENT it really helps with the worryEek I could do with these tips, I need to start learning again seeing as my learners license is set to expire after ten years next year. I had heaps of lessons back when I was 15 but I had bad experiences which meant I’ve put it off for so long serious anxiety needs sorting
Thank you!! My instructor is SO NICE and really like patient it was such a positive experience! It is just practice I can tell getting used to the habit of what to do with my feet there's still so much more to lern though it is a bit daunting
Thank you for your reply!! My first lesson 7 years ago the guy didn't have dual pedals which was even more stresssful but this woman does and she's been so lovely about it it's so useful having someone DEMONSTRATE. The feet angles feel really horrible though it hurts my ankle a bitRemember that cars are DESIGNED for you to be able to control them as easily as possible, and instructor cars have even more control because they can force you to brake if it's ever necessary A huge part is just getting used to the vehicle - after a while you'll find the right angles you need your feet to be and will start making it second nature to you, and the same with gear stuff. What you're doing is learning, and they won't expect you to go in on the first try knowing it all and doing it flawlessly, so (as daft as this is to say to YOU of all people) just try not to worry and let yourself start from the bottom
I literally cannot tell you how true this is. My instructor is SO much nicer I feel so much more comfortable with her and I literally got it first time, didn't even feel like THAT nervous just a bit on edge when going round corners/pulling outHaving an understanding and patient instructor makes it easy on the nerves. My uncle's dad was a driving examiner, and he turned people into nervous wrecks because he was so stern. My instructor carefully and calmly explained everything which put me at ease. Also remember the instructor has a clutch and break of their own, as well as an additional rear view mirror. They will step in if it looks like something may go wrong, but really you are at very little risk. Your first lessons will deal with the basic of basics: what all the components of the car are named and do, road laws, safety, and all that. Nobody will (or at least they shouldn't) just plop you in a car and expect you to start driving. You'll most likely begin in a quiet rural area, too. Try not to think about it too much, they'll take you through everything. When pull away and do your first bit of driving you will feel a little nervous, but honestly, it's not as difficult as you think!
YAY thank you everyone for your replies
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You need to sort out seat position etc so your ankles comfortable, like if you're too close or too far then it will be uncomfortable on your legs/ankles for long periods of time.
One memorable lesson I had was the instructor told me to drive like 10mph and a car was behind me. He told me to not give a shit! He said the driver behind is going to get annoyed, but he doesnt matter. Dont care about him. If you want to go slow, you go slow! Stop caring about what other people think of your driving.
That was a cool instructor..! I passed with a different one though. Feel free to change instructor if needed!
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