Hayley Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I had a bit of a bad lesson today - well made a dangerous mistake that knocked my confidence. I was on a dual carriageway and moved into the right hand lane to give a car that was joining room to join but then I moved back over a bit too soon. I know from when I overtake that I should wait until I can see what I have overtaken in my mirror before moving back over but I didn't apply that to this situation for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted January 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I had a bit of a bad lesson today - well made a dangerous mistake that knocked my confidence. I was on a dual carriageway and moved into the right hand lane to give a car that was joining room to join but then I moved back over a bit too soon. I know from when I overtake that I should wait until I can see what I have overtaken in my mirror before moving back over but I didn't apply that to this situation for some reason Tis tough when you feel you've had a bad lesson. You are doing really well though, way better than me. I had to cancel a few last/this month for various reasons and then the weather was so awful I couldn't face it for a few weeks and now I am so enjoying the weekend without the stress of worrying about a lesson that I haven't booked anymore yet Will have to start again soon though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mop Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hayley, everyone makes mistakes when driving, there isn't a perfect driver, it is how we handle the mistakes that matter. Ange, get off your butt and get driving, if I can do it so can you. I did have the advantage of an automatic because of a bad hip I couldn't use the clutch. There are so many automatics now that they are very easy to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenabears Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 So how is it going Ladies? can we have an update please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs mum Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 We have an automatic car now but I think I would rather learn on a manual so I'm not restricted and then if I drive an automatic afterwards, that'll be cool. i have made the mistake of doing that ange. ive been driving an auto since passing my test but am now fiding it hard to drive a manua again although an auto is a hell of a lot easier, you only have stop and go Hayley my driving instructor always told me it was good to have a bad lesson from my point of veiw as you are learning from your mistakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I am doing okay, have now started manoeuvres - have done turn in the road and reversing round the corner (to the left and right). I now need to do parallel parking and bay parking. Also need to learn about crossroads and vehicle maintenance, oh and take (and hopefully pass) my theory and hazard perception test. Must admit I think my progress would be an awful lot slower if I was learning to drive a manual (not that I have been super quick in an automatic mainly due to OH having to fit me in around his full time job). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I'm afraid my learning has rather gone on hold for the time being for various reasons but hopefully I will manage to get back into it at some point. Glad others are doing better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Make sure you don't leave it too long Ange otherwise you'll end up having to start from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I am going on holiday today to the Isle of Wight and decided that while I'm there I would sit my theory test - it's booked for Monday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycas Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I am going on holiday today to the Isle of Wight and decided that while I'm there I would sit my theory test - it's booked for Monday morning Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosboss Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I am going on holiday today to the Isle of Wight and decided that while I'm there I would sit my theory test - it's booked for Monday morning Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Good luck Hayley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Good luck from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathy40uk Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 And from me too hun xxxxxxxxxxx You will be fine <<<took my theory last summer and will end up having to take it again at the rate I'm going Will not give up, will not give up , will not give up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Thank you for your good luck wishes, I am pleased to say that I passed with full marks on the multiple choice part and 58/75 for the hazard perception part (I got a bit distracted during that part as a couple of the clips were filmed in the area that I am learning to drive and was I busy recognising all the shops, signs, etc - I also got disqualified on one clip for clicking too much ) I have now booked my practical test for early June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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