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??
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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 SOMEONEQuote:
Originally Posted by Neversoft
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!Quote:
Originally Posted by lawrawrrr
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 :P 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 ;)
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 worry :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sloths
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 :D there's still so much more to lern though it is a bit daunting :(Quote:
Originally Posted by TinyFroggy
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 bit :(Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyingJesus
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 outQuote:
Originally Posted by Neversoft
YAY thank you everyone for your replies :D
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!
drive on the right hand side of the road. break with your weaker foot. drive in first gear at 60 mph
I have messed up ankles and tendons so flexing my foot like that is never gonna be the best [emoji23] so brokenQuote:
Originally Posted by scottish
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Wow. This is great!
I too am going to do some driving lessons next month! And am so nervous. I'm not a bad driver, but while doing an exam, or with a Stranger judging me to the extent of a pass or fail, I get nervous and make stupid mistakes that just adds up, ultimately to a fail. 😯
It was iver 10 yrs ago I got my beginners and recently it expired and has to go get it done all over again. Here in Ontario, Canada the licensing system is so screwed up.
You can go for your beginners "G1" at the age of 16. Costing (now) $160. You do a multiple choice exam and if you pass you get your beginners which allows you to drive obly with someone who has their full license, zero blood alchol.level and not at night,
after a year you can go for your "G2" which is like a middle level license, and that exam is all in car with a instructor (where I always freaked out and failed x3). If you pass you can now drive alone, just not on major highways. And zero blood alcohol level.
Another year after that (I think) you go for your full license (G) whixh is a exam on the highway and a basic review.
I don't know if it's like this anywhere else, but i know its the only.orovince in Canada that does it this way and it think it's sooooo dumb!
Ultimately, I think it's a huge money grab, that $160 includes your exam few for the "G2" but I'm sure you pay again when you go for the full license. Regardless! I have lessons next month 2 consecutive weekends, 20hr in class and 10hr in car. And im nervous as all hell. I need to pass this time! I dunno about where you guys are from but here, 27, and not driving, not owning a car, I FEEL LIKE BUM! Lol I need that freedom!
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Wait! When I drive, I drive on the right side of the road. You guys are backwards ! ����
As a former British colony, shame on you. The left side is the only true side.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blance
Here's hoping your lessons are going OK :)
Thank you! They were going ok until my last one, starting to feel overwhelmed as I’m learning more hahaha! I know it’s just practice and it’ll be fine in the end once I’ve got it into habit!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zak
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I torally understand your anxiety!! It took me forever to actually get myself to even take the test because I was so nervous about it. Eventually my mom just forced me to take it so I would stop stressing.
I guess that’s my main piece of advice. Try to stay calm and not get all worked up. Since it’s been a while since your last day, you’ve gotten more experience than last time so try to be more trusting in that experience.
Along with that, something that I did when i took my test was just not overthink what I was doing. When I was told to do something, i let my brain drift away and I let my body control the car instead of my brain worrying too much about it.
You got this!! Good luck!!
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How did it go? I've got a 2 hour lesson on 29th, any tips for me? AhahahQuote:
Originally Posted by lawrawrrr
Eventually it becomes second nature. You will kick yourself for not learning sooner! :PQuote:
Originally Posted by lawrawrrr
Ywah definitely I’m not worried or beating myself up too much at all! I’m definitely wondering what all the fuss was over but I also know that my self confidence was just ruined after ha first one so not much I could do to change that :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Zak
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you're learning now at least that's all that matters!!!
Yeah you are bound to have some negative experiences when learning to drive. Always best to persevere, keep at it. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by lawrawrrr
You're learning to drive so this is the time to make those mistakes so never feel bad! It's all part of the learning experience, you need to make mistakes to learn from them. I remember having some great lessons and then some that made me think omg I'm never going to pass my test! Hope your lessons are going well!!
Thanks!!! I’m really enjoying it and very unlike me I’m not blaming myself for mistakes yet! Still in basic stages but really enjoying it :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Narnat,
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update: the road i've been practicing on is shut and I have another lesson tomorrow I'm freeeeaking out!!
Best not to worry about it. I always overthink situations and it rarely turns out to be worse than I imagine. :PQuote:
Originally Posted by lawrawrrr
Bet it was fine wasn't it? :D
there'll be other roads :P
SORRY FOR STEALING YOUR THREAD LAURA! So saves making a new one...
I start my driving lessons tomorrow morning, any pointers? Does the instructor need to come into my flat? What should I expect on my first lesson?