Driving lessons (I'm scared)!!?
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That first instructor was a w*nker. Ignore everything about him. If he was like that to all of his students, he'll have been fired years ago. I was petrified the first time I drove, my instructor took me to a layby on a fairly busy A-road. he told me the basics, and then told me to get in the driver's seat. I was scared that I was going to end up hitting something!. I didn't and after a few lessons overcame my fears. If you like, your b/f can sit in the back for a lesson or two. I'm sure a reasonable instructor won't mind.
I did mine through the military, where a bit more was at stake, I had a TA warrant officer take me for the test!
The only tips I can give are:
1) Relax, your instructor knows what he's doing, so no need to panic.
2) It's your choice of instructor, so if you get a prat, you can always take your business elsewhere.
3) It gets easier every lesson, and your fears will dissipate every lesson too.
My first aircraft see-off was like driving. On my first one, I was scared to mess up, but after the test, you can almost completely relax while doing it. It gets easier every time!
Find a female driving instructor. Remember, you are probably better than a lot of people currently on the road, they know who they are! They are usually found out and about on a Sunday or towing a caravan.
You're scared? We are all hiding.
the best teacher is experience. if your b/f could get you to the point where you are driving a little each day somewhere in the open like the country your confidence would increase as would your familiarity with the controls ( accelerator, brakes, wipers, blinkers) and you would be in much better shape. and don't let anyone take away your confidence! you're gonna do fine, chickie. just be brave and learn what you can.
Never think u cannot drive in different type of condition of road or parking unless u try just like me myself i always imagine how to drive if i on that type of road and i scared and imagine that i will bang here and there but when i try on the road that i imagine of than i knew that it totally different from what i imagine. TRY TRY!=D
Don't be scared, it's natural to be a little nervous. Most instructors are not like your first one. You should go for it, think how independant you will be, you will be able to drive wherever you want. If I was you I would book a female instructor. I had a woman instructor and she was lovely, she really put me at ease.
Go out on small driving trips. The more you do it the more confidence you'll get.
don't be just take the pluinge and do it remember you need to practise as well as pracise makes perfect.
if you dont like a particular instructor stop using them and get another
its your money
why did you stick with that other twit
I haven't got any tips, but its good to know theres someone else out there like me. I need to learn to drive to give me more job opportunities and to get the kids around, but it scares me to death. Just keep trying, and don't give up. Good Luck.
You must.I love driving.don't you want your freedom??
There is nothing to be scared of, just get a good driving instructor.BSM are good. Good luck xx
You are very lucky in having the support from your boyfriend. Many people do not have that.
Keep going with it, it is so worth it when you pass! If you had a bad instructor, get a new one! There are so many out there and many are really nice people. You can even request a female one if you would feel better.
The other thing you could do, is to go on a weeks intensive course. Most people pass their tests at the end of the week! That way, you get it all out of the way very quickly!
Whatever you decide, I wish you good luck with it. Just don't give up. Independence is worth having!
:)
Driving is something you really need to learn, Find a new instructor, Their not all like your first one..The longer you wait, The harder it will be to get behind the wheel..Just go do it! Good Luck!
it sounds like your instructor was an ****.
take them its great.
just remember that everybody had to learn at some point and that they should be patient with you on the roads.
try a new instructor and only get one lesson at a time so you can swap to someone else if you find that they are not very nice.
but i think you have had quite a rare experience with this nasty man and you cant let him spoil driving for you!
good luck
:-)
I would say you should definitely go for it. Once you get a decent or anywhere near normal instructor you'll do great! Everyone sucks to start off with so your bf helping you out is good to give you the basics. Ive been driving about a year and a half now and i love it. I had 2 driving instructors who were both really helpful and patient with me. I failed twice but on silly things bcoz i was nervous so i just booked myself straight in for another test and it was third time lucky for me! so i passed when i was 18.
Dont let the twit you had before put you off. i hope he got banned from teaching for saying stuff like that to you and good luck!
As with most things in life there are good and bad .. my 18yo girl has had three instructors two of whom came from the 'big' names of driving instruction and who absolutely sucked .
Suggest you try a few until you get an instructor you like and then stay with him / her. Also get your lovely bf to take you out as often as possible as its practice, practice and more practice that will get you through .. just make sure you do what your instrucutor and not the bf tells you as they know how to make you pass the test whereas he, no matter how good a driver, will have picked up 'non driving test' habits as he has driven for longer without instruction.
Good luck and be sure to post when you pass :)
i had a horible instructor who called me a f*ckin idiot on my very first lesson, i stalled or something.
i found a lovely person though and passed soon after.
it is scary but once you've had a couple of lessons on the road you'll be fine and will probably enjoy it aswell.
thats great that you have a boyfriend who will take you out, keep this up in between your proper lessons and you'll sail through its all about having confidence on the road.
Your boyfriend sounds lovely. But you would be better off with a 'proper' driving instructor. One thing you could do is simply ask around, ask a friend who is a good driver if they know a good instructor, you can always tell your own experiences and say that you don't want a repeat of that situation. My partner found an excellent driving instructor this way, and passed his test first time around.
Me, I needed four tries, as I was seriously hampered by nerves. But I got there in the end! Best of luck.
i waited until i was 23 to start learing to drive and it was the best thing i have ever done, my first driving instructor was OK and looked like Lee Evans!! but then he left and i had a really nasty one with made me feel like giving up but i just changed companies not all of them are pigs do not be nervous if you do not like the one you get just change, do not let some horrible person put you off once you have learnt and passed you will be so grateful that you now have the freedom to drive anywhere you like and will feel proud of yourself as well
dont be scared axcept life's truth
don't be scared
just think positive, and as someone else here said, you're probably a lot better than a lot of people WITH driving licences
make sure you start with a good driving school, and be patient
go for it
and good luck
Well, I had sort of the same experience. You need to find a driving instructor who is patient and does not make you nervous. More than anything, you just need lots and lots of practice, and you need to practice regularly (at least twice a week) so that it stops being something you actively have to think about and becomes something that just comes naturally (and believe it or not eventually it will). Try to ignore other drivers on the road who aren't patient, they were also learning once. Try to stick to quieter roads at first, maybe even empty parking lots right at the beginning.
Don't go with your boyfriend if he's at all impatient or short-tempered- you'll just end up fighting.
At the end of the day, learning is worth all your effort. it makes you so much more independent.
Good luck!
Just go for it.
I booked some driving lessons last week. My first lesson is next wednesday and I'm a bit scared too.
Like you, I had a rubbish driving instructor years ago and it has put me off ever since. But I really want to learn now because it gives you so much more freedom if you can drive.
Good Luck.
Don't bother,
Just keep buying cheap cars with tax on them, don't register them in your name, just drive them and sell them or throw them away when the tax runs out. You will save a lot of money on insurance as well
I used a computer driving simulator for several weeks before taking my first real driving lesson.
It helped me a lot with the controls and basic rules of the road.
I needed it as my driving instructor had just got married and every lesson we had to drive by his house and park so he could go inside for a 'quickie.'
He was knackered most of the time!
Learn in a small car and get a recommended driving instructor who has a high pass rate (and nerves of steel) Good luck
Ask sumone if they no nebody they wud recommend 2 teach yo0, dnt b scared, im 13 n i've driven b4, its really gd once yo0 get the hang of it- no jk! gd luk
BSM (RAC driving school) you can go with them and they have this replica simulator thing you can go and use whch is pritty similar to driving a real car. you could go and use that to boost your confidence before venturing out onto the road
During my life time I have had many experiences, one was a driving instructor. First relax adjust your seat, then your mirrors. Put on your sear belt and check mirrors again. You should not need to readjust mirrors. Look at the controls ask your boyfriend if you do know what that is? The mirrors show you whats is behind you. Most of todays cars have lights that come on when something is wrong. The older cars have gagues to tell you the mpeture of the engine. The amount of fuel you have. How fast you are moving. Some tell you if you battery is discharging. You have a gearshift your boyfriend will tell you if do not already know. Is the car standard or automatic does it shift for you or do you end up doing it, then you would need a clutch. An automatic is easier to learn on. Without looking down look out the winshield learn where the brake and gas pedal is located, WITHOUT LOOKING.
Start the car with the key, you should always start moving forward before learning to back up that will come later. Signal left check for people and traffic if the way is clear. hold the brake down and release the parking brake put the car in gear and if the way is clear move by taking your foot off the brake. Some car idel fastly and the car will move on it's own. The best place to start is a parking lot where there are no cars. Your boyfriend will take over if you get scared. Give yourself a chance, you will learn in time if you relax. Should you not have any problems. You can write me at 111poet@sbcglobal.net if you do. GOD BLESS YOU and keep you safe. Michelle
Learners should keep death off the roads - by driving on the pavements.
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