Anyone learning to drive? ive had 10 lessions so far and still finding it hard?
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It will get easier don't worry my sister is learning to drive she is getting better slowly lol.
Don't worry about it! It's better to take your time and pass than rush and fail. I had over 40 lessons but passed 1st time.
The lessons for me weren't too hard.the test is what sucked for me. I failed twice because of parallel parking (which, by the way I've only used once or twice since I got my license) but other than that, it's not bad.
It gets easier, I promise. Just drive every opportunity you have, offer to drive your parents, siblings, and anyone that will let you.
And be careful!
It does seem hard when you're learning, and you'll be sweating quite a bit at the early stages, but its only with practice you get more and more comfortable with it. So get all the practice you can. Try practicing on empty roads. And it is more important to practice turns braking, accelerating and all that, rather than just going on straight roads.Practice reversing, parking, 3 point turns, etc.
I've been driving for lots of years and I still find something to learn everyday.
Don't let that put you off driving though as when something is teaching you things it's still interesting.
We all learn at different rates and you'll get the hang of it soon enough.
Are you getting any practice in between lessons? Some people do take longer than others to grasp driving. Believe me one day soon it will all click into place, but if you are still struggling why don't you have a word with your instructer?
I sympathise with you, I have been there and worn the t-shirt. Give yourself time, it will all fall into place, if you keep worrying about it it-may not happen. Try practising when you are watching TV I did and it work, I used Saucepan lids for steering wheels, tins of peas, beans, and carrots for pedals and anything else for hand brake, it does work, give it a try.
Good luck
Don't worry, I was still not very good at 10 lessons, and then my driving instructor after I'd had 12 lessons, which took me ages to get used to so it took me 48 lessons to pass in the end. It will get easier and you will pass, it doesn't matter if you are not really good yet because everybody learns at a different rate.
10 lessons really isn't that many
although it's really expensive to learn to drive it will be worth it in the end
keep on going - you'll get there eventually
The secret is to relax. When you are tense, trying to remember 101 different things all at the same time isn't all that easy, so don't be too hard on yourself, and let it come naturally. For every mistake you make, try to pick out a positive as well, e.g. "I forgot to indicate but I checked my mirrors, so I have a base to build from!"
Practice until your sox fall off so that the basics become a semi-concious habit and this will free off your brain to concentrate on the real skills of driving that involve the art of staying in one piece.
Good Luck! x
If you're struggling with a manual transmission, go automatic, Some people will tell you it's a big no no, but many, including me, don't think it's a big deal. All you want to do is get from A to B right? Why faff about with gears and clutches when you don't have to, especially in traffic jams? Makes learning to drive 50% easier to my mind. Will mostly be men tell you not to learn in an automatic, mainly because they don't feel they're a REAL man if they drive an auto. :-)
If you wait to see how things progress and still have problems perhaps you could think about driving an automatic I know a few people who have gone this way and they have found it easier, the problem is then you can only drive automatics, I actually prefer them to manuals but it is down to the individual and also it makes it a bit harder to find a car if you are have limited funds as they tend to be a bit more expensive.
Think about it it may be the for you to get on the road.
Yes I'm learning, I have my test on Friday, aargh! And to be honest, I still don't feel like I'm totally ready for it but if I'm not ready now I probably never will be. I started learning 13 months ago, doing 2 hours a week - that's a lot of hours and I don't even want to think about the money! I had problems getting the clutch control, after about 10 lessons when I thought it should be starting to come naturally to me my instructor was telling me don't worry, one day it will all click into place. Well after another 20 lessons I was still waiting! So don't worry, you are definitely not the only one. I hope that makes you feel better and good luck.
I ve been learning every day for ten years , I passed my test but you never stop learning. the more other people there are the harder it gets.
I found it hard right up until i passed my test.. with time it gets easier and actually driving alone (although you cant until you pass) but when you drive alone a lot of things come into play and makes you understand and clearer to you.. Although i still cant park (well i can jsut dont do it often enough)
Dont rush it take all the time you need and it will come to you.. with most things practise is what is needed!! Also maybe picture in your head what you need to do.. like 3-point turn work out what you actually need to do in your head in order to complete it.. this then will make it easier for you to work it. and understand what you need to do.. it worked for me.. but take time adn it will come to you. believe me. and when it does you'll be so happy! GOOD LUCK!
Is that 10 or 20 hours and do you get practise outside of your lessons? It takes time to become a driver with confidence in yourself. Don't compare yourself to friends who say they had 10 lessons then passed etc. Everybody is different. My girlfriend had about 20 2hour lessons and she passed second time (she failed on her left reverse). Even experienced drivers have difficulties sometimes, I know that I do! Try to get a relative to help you practise and keep up the hard work, you'll get there!
The DSA say that Mr(s) average need 90 hours of driving to get to test standard so plenty of time yet. Maybe look at changing instructors if you think yours is not pushing you enough, and I am offering. lol
Drivings the eaisest thing to do. I had three lessons and passed the driving test on the first try.
Most people find it stressful learning to drive. It is helpful to state the number of hours tuition you have had, rather than lessons.
The DSA say that 46 hours tuition and lots of private practise gives you the best chance of passing your test, however, everyone is different.
I am teaching two people at extremes at the moment. One is now ready for his test after about 25 hours, the other is likely to need a 100 hours+, so everyone should be treated as an individual.
Speak to your instructor. Ask him how he thinks you are doing, and how you could progress. Everyone gets stuck on something. Whether it be a manoeuvre or roundabouts or whatever.
Stick at it. You WILL do it.
it took me over a year and one lesson at 90 minutes long every week, and 4 driving tests before i got my license. now 5 years later i am doing fine!!
Keep trying, it all falls into place eventually, then you'll wonder what all the fuss was about, good luck.
Change instructor if you are finding it hard then they're not teaching you properly lot of money to be made by making things difficult for you and giving more lessons
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