craftyhunnypie Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Ooo well done - you'll love it & be buzzing after your first lesson. Just think of all the places you'll drive to when you've passed your test. You'll be able to go & chicken shop whenever you want! I get excited at almost everything - you're not alone! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Well done, I love driving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 How exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Good luck, Scrambled ! It's a real adventure. My eldest takes his practical test in a couple of weeks and absolutely loves driving (unlike his Mum ). Have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 At what age can you start driving now then? *starts planning saving for lessong for the daughters!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Well done and I hope it goes ok. We hardly see ES since he's passed his test! He drove to Gatwick yesterday and I was on tenterhooks until I knew he got there in one piece Life is so much easier when you can drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I only passed my test last year (at the grand old age of 29) and it's been brilliant, but I have to say that I loathed learning, I loathe driving (especially on motorways) and if I hadn't had two birthdays worth of driving lessons, I could never have managed the cost. SO expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chookiehen Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I can still remember my first lesson, driving around an industrial estate in Edinburgh, feeling like I was belting along when, in fact, I wasn't even doing 10 mph!! Good luck with your first lesson, once you egt over the nerves you'll have a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Good luck with it Scrambled, you'll love it! Cinnamon it's extortionate! £20 a lesson,plus £50 for the provisional licence, then the test fees, never mind the insurance premiums to go on our car insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 ehrm.... what roads will you be on Scrambled? Just kidding, good for you, hope it all goes well. Hope your instructor doesn't do what mine did. Made me stop for an ice cream, only for him I hasten to add, and follow the girls in shorts up and down the streets !! Cheek of the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Good luck with it Scrambled, you'll love it! Cinnamon it's extortionate! £20 a lesson,plus £50 for the provisional licence, then the test fees, never mind the insurance premiums to go on our car insurance Cinnamon at least you have a daughter, a son is even worse on the insurance. We paid £45.00 for two hour lessons. Son past on first attempt in January and loves driving, even breaking down on the M6 toll last week and coming home on the back of the AA lorry for 70 miles hasn't put him off (thank goodness I added him to our AA policy). Good luck Scrambled, I don't like driving but it is essential where we live, have fun Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Oh, good luck Scrambled, I do hope you enjoy it. I remember well the feeling of panic on my first few attempts at driving when it seemed like I had to do everything at once.....to begin with it's strangely hard to watch the road, change gear and turn the steering wheel all at the same time....and if you need to brake as well....Eeeek! But it comes with practice, and the freedom that being able to drive gives you is great. Both of my children have got their restricted tests coming up in the next few days (it's a totally different system over here), intially I had them both booked for Weds next week, son at 11:15, daughter at 12:00, but son's now had a better offer of a day at the beach and has postponed it until thurs 23rd. *Phew*. I'm looking forward to them driving though, they can take themselves to & from school, no more school runs for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Good luck with the lessons. Driving is great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 How exciting. I remember my first lesson like it was yesterday (ooo.... well...... 23 years ago) but anyway. I recall going 15 miles an hour down the road and my instructor saying "you need to speed up a bit" but I felt out of control and as if I was doing 100 miles an hour...... remember it to this day. Good luck with your lessons and just keep going no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Just remember Scrambled to own your bit of the road...when my dd learnt we spent the entire time in the gutter (where we belong no doubt). Seriously though .. Good luck and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Hey Scrambled, just remembered that today's the big day . Good luck with your first lesson, I hope it goes well for you. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 What was so bad about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 It sounds like she isn't much of a teacher. I think she needs to appreciate its your first lesson and that you're learning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Oh I'm so sorry you've had a bad experience on your first lesson. Defintely change instructors, I've had some that I've not felt comfortable with and it really does make a difference. I had to change my ES's instructor as well because basically he was rubbish. Don't let it put you off, life is so much easier when you can drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Surely on your first lesson you should barely be moving or is that just what happened in my day? I'm really surprised that she wanted you to drive the distance that she did on your first lesson. I thought the first lesson was usually talking about the car, the controls, driving at 20 mph down a quiet road or even in an empty car park somewhere until you become more familiar, maybe even talk a bit about the the Highway Code? Don't let her put you off Scrambled. Find yourself a new instructor, ask your friends if they can recommend someone. Chin up x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I had problems with my driving instructors. At first i didn't want to learn to drive so didn't start until i was 18 1/2. My first instructor was really nice(and 2 other friends had used him) although i didn't progress very far and i definately didn't do roundabouts and town on my first lesson! But then he asked me to find a new instuctor because he was cutting down his hours and because i was one of the last pupils he had started teaching it made sense for me to find a new instructor. So then i used the one another friend had used but i didn't like him at all so only had one lesson and then stopped. Then i decided to take a break from driving because i was fed up with already having 2 instructors and not getting very far compared to my friends who were still learning. Mum then offered to pay for lessons and my grandma gave me money for them too and they both kept on at me to find another instructor and driving is a valuable skill and i should learn whilst i'm young etc etc I then found a woman instructor and i didn't know anyone who had had her. She was really nice and i had 2 lessons a week with her. I progressed at a good pace but then came the confidence block. My instructor kept telling me i was a great driver and that soon i could book my test but did i listen, no! I just didn't have the confidence in myself to say 'yes i am good and yes i can book my test and pass'So i must have about 2months of lessons just to bring my confidence up which when i did definately helped improve my driving. So i passed first time with only 3 minors after 7 months of 2 lessons a week. Now i love driving and having the independance to just say i'm going out and not having to arrange lifts to get me there and back. Also my mum loves it because i can nip out and collect siblings and go to the shops for her. So basically don't give up and it will all work out. It doesn't matter how many instructors you go through but you have to feel comfortable and want to be there or its never going to happen. My brother is 17 in Aug and he has said he doens't want my instructor because she is too pretty so he won't concentrate!! Enjoy it! Emma (sorry for the ramble!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 My instructor was an ex policeman. Absolutely fantastic - lots of patience & always had sweets! I didn't learn to drive until I was 18, far too nervous & I lost a friend in a bad accident. I had problems steering on my first lesson! Seriously book another instructor straight away, don't lose confidence. With the right instructor, you'll love it! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Sorry to hear your first lesson wasn't great Things will get better honest, especially when you find the instructor that suits you. I had a great instructor, really laid back. I was quite a nervous learner and he really put me at ease. I think it was the idea of someone watching and evaluating my every move that made me more nervous than actually the driving itself! Big hugs xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I am so so sorry to hear that It sounds terrible I hope you find a nice new instructor soon Don't let it dent your confidence! ((hugs)) x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I had a lovely driving instructor - he didn't even turn a hair when the lady across the road reversed into the side of his car! But he did say "now hop in and I'll teach you to drive properly". My mum used to sit with me when I drove our car - dad would have been a nightmare - I can still remember him yelling "watch the wall, the wall!" when we were going down a very narrow lane on the way home from school on the only occasion when he was with me. Most of my learning was in the New Forest - the narrow roads were more like single tracks. You soon know the width of your car then! DS has now had 2 lessons and is now up to 3rd gear! He likes his instructor and is with the AA driving school. I think you were so unlucky, Scrambled - now teach her a lesson and find a better one. She sounds awful, so nice of her to put you at ease - not! Don't let her put you off. Good luck and fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
