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[Mrs Frugal]

Oh wow ! I have just had THE most awesome morning. I am probably the world's least confident driver and to make matters worse, a bus drove into the side of my car during the summer which really knocked my confidence to the point where I didn't want to drive at all anymore. I have to though as I need to take T to college 3 times a week and can't bottle out just because I'm scared. Anyway, my insurance claim was finally settled a couple of months ago and I got my excess money back and I decided I needed to boost my confidence so I booked a session at Rockingham Race Track in their skid car http://www.driving-experience-uk.co.uk/pages/rockingham/skid_car. I have just got home and it was awesome .

 

I was terrified when I got into the car with the instructor showing us what we were going to do as he hurled it round the track, spinning and screeching the car all over the place. I nearly bottled out right there and then but stuck with it as I'd paid to do it! I was sharing the drive with 2 men who weren't nervous in the slightest. I got to drive second and completely lost it at one point when the car went round and round with me squealing like a banshee ! The car has stabilisers on which control the amount of skid the car experiences as the frame lifts the car wheels up off the ground to give more or less control. The instructor had a little red button on his control pad which took away the stabilisers and let the car have full control if things got a bit hairy and I saw him press that so I could get the car back under control again . Apart from that (and stalling several times!), it was great fun, if scary !! The 2 lads who I was sharing the driving with also managed to stall and lose control of the car so I didn't totally embarrass myself. Wow, what an experience ! I'm still shaking and feel very queasy as its like being on a very scary rollercoaster in the back when the car is being thrown around but I'm so glad I did it as I feel more confident behind the wheel now - must be because I drove home and didn't leave that to LSH!! The weather didn't help today because it was snowing and there was real ice on the track but I am so pleased with myself for not chickening out and for doing OK

[jackiepoppies]

 

Congratulations

 

Jackiex

[chelsea]

Blimey no leisurely sunday morning for you!

 

Well done and I hope it cures you of your fears.

[Egluntyne]

Good for you. There will be no stopping you now.

[Seagazer]

Well done I've never had a bad accident but I'm sure it must be worrying driving afterwards, you should feel very proud of yourself.

 

Watched a bit of Top Gear this morning and apparently in Finland learner drivers have to learn how to skid a car. Seems like a good idea to me.

[Karen & co.]

Brilliant Oh did one a while ago as he decided to join the Advanced Motorists, and passed his test going on a skid car afterwards

 

Karen x

[mostin]

Well done , I hope you really get some confidence back now.

[buffie]

Hey Kate

 

Was about to PM you about this. GO girl and we'll be meeting in Cambridge next year. I'll make the first trip to yours though of course, I promised

 

Feel the fear

 

Buffie x

[Mrs Frugal]

Feel the fear

 

Oooooh I felt the fear all right, Buffs .

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Well done . Sounds terrifying and exciting in equal measure .

[Snowy]

Wow, well done Kate!

[Chickvic]

Very impressive!

[gracefruit]

Now that's facing your fear! Congratulations.

[Gamebird]

Well done kate.

 

That must have taken a lot of courage to do that.

[Sheilaz]

The Stig's identity is revealed!

 

Well done Kate, that was incredibly brave. Really good to have gained that driving confidence.

[The Dogmother]

Well done Kate, I'm glad that you enjoyed it in the end. I look forward to seeing you driving next time we meet up.

[theherd123]

Good for you Kate!

 

I bought the OH that experience a while back and he loved it too. The Rockingham track is a great venue too - just wait til Christmas i bet your present will be driving an F1!!