This week my lesson was at 8:30am..I know..
But this week I learnt a new manoeuvre!
Reversing around corners. Wow.
AGAIN as always the process itself was pretty straight forward- but there's so much to remember.
Keep looking around you the whole time, keep the kerb lined up with the mirror.
I'm feeling really confident now and I'm not nervous about junctions and roundabouts as much as I used to be. The practice is really helping.
I still haven't revised a lot for my theory test which I should really! oops. It's not for a month or so yet though.
I went for a really long drive in my own car the other day. Realised I hate cyclists but that's okay I guess.
Was about an hour round trip and I only stalled once (just before a hill start)..ACHIEVEMENT!
Keep thinking about where I'm going to go once I've passed my test!
Not too long now! I'm going to start having longer lessons so that I can cover everything quicker.
Let me know how you're getting on if you're learning- or if you have any questions about getting started!
'til next time,
Hannah.
Monday, 20 April 2015
Sunday, 12 April 2015
Lesson Ten
With 10 hours down my test date is being discussed!
Yes it's not going to be for 4/5 months but at least we're making progress.
This lesson I learnt how to do another manoeuvre..this time it was a 'turn in the road'
This is basically a 3-point turn. It sounds simple, it theoretically is simple! AS WITH EVERYTHING!
But when there are other people watching you and you have to keep checking around you, checking your mirrors AND concentrating on not driving up the kerb..it all falls apart.
But as usual I'm sure it'll just take practice.
On the brighter side of things, I had a really good drive the other day! I actually felt like I knew what I was doing- crazy.
I'm still doing online theory tests..urghghghghghhghghghgh.
Hazard Perception can just leave. (Any advice on that would be much appreciated).
For any one who is currently learning to drive, I would highly recommend getting insured on a parent/guardian's car, the extra practice has soooo much impact.
My next two lessons are at 8:30am..lets hope I'm awake enough!
Let me know about your driving experiences or any questions you have about getting started! I can try my best to advise you although I'm pretty hopeless as it is!
'til next time
Hannah.
Yes it's not going to be for 4/5 months but at least we're making progress.
This lesson I learnt how to do another manoeuvre..this time it was a 'turn in the road'
This is basically a 3-point turn. It sounds simple, it theoretically is simple! AS WITH EVERYTHING!
But when there are other people watching you and you have to keep checking around you, checking your mirrors AND concentrating on not driving up the kerb..it all falls apart.
But as usual I'm sure it'll just take practice.
On the brighter side of things, I had a really good drive the other day! I actually felt like I knew what I was doing- crazy.
I'm still doing online theory tests..urghghghghghhghghghgh.
Hazard Perception can just leave. (Any advice on that would be much appreciated).
For any one who is currently learning to drive, I would highly recommend getting insured on a parent/guardian's car, the extra practice has soooo much impact.
My next two lessons are at 8:30am..lets hope I'm awake enough!
Let me know about your driving experiences or any questions you have about getting started! I can try my best to advise you although I'm pretty hopeless as it is!
'til next time
Hannah.
Tuesday, 7 April 2015
Lesson Eight & Nine
Since I last posted..
I have been taking every opportunity that I get to drive. Even though its only within 10-15 minute radiuses, I feel I have improved massively for it (however my parents disagree)
I've learned how to do emergency stops..which at first were very scary but after a few goes weren't too bad.
In my last two lessons I have learned how to do reverse bay parking. There is a lot to remember when doing this, (which seems to be a reoccurring theme with driving) but as long as you remember the routine and keep checking your mirrors it seems to just work out fine?! Magic.
In my next lesson I will be learning how to turn in the road..now I've done a few 3-point turns on my drive way but this sounds intriguing.
I've also booked my theory test! After being successful online a few times I've decided to cram whatever revision I can do and take it ASAP.
All in all, the actual driving aspect is becoming second nature, stalling is now minimal and knowing how to approach different aspects of the road is also becoming natural.
HOWEVER: I've discovered that the main issue, and the one thing that makes me want to give up..other people.
Other people on the road terrify me..they're unpredictable and make every scenario 10x more complicated.
Although I think that's what all the practice is for!
I still love driving and knowing that it won't be long until I'll be able to drive on my own is the light at the end of the tunnel!
Hopefully all of the tears and worry will be worth it in the end!
Hannah.
I have been taking every opportunity that I get to drive. Even though its only within 10-15 minute radiuses, I feel I have improved massively for it (however my parents disagree)
I've learned how to do emergency stops..which at first were very scary but after a few goes weren't too bad.
In my last two lessons I have learned how to do reverse bay parking. There is a lot to remember when doing this, (which seems to be a reoccurring theme with driving) but as long as you remember the routine and keep checking your mirrors it seems to just work out fine?! Magic.
In my next lesson I will be learning how to turn in the road..now I've done a few 3-point turns on my drive way but this sounds intriguing.
I've also booked my theory test! After being successful online a few times I've decided to cram whatever revision I can do and take it ASAP.
All in all, the actual driving aspect is becoming second nature, stalling is now minimal and knowing how to approach different aspects of the road is also becoming natural.
HOWEVER: I've discovered that the main issue, and the one thing that makes me want to give up..other people.
Other people on the road terrify me..they're unpredictable and make every scenario 10x more complicated.
Although I think that's what all the practice is for!
I still love driving and knowing that it won't be long until I'll be able to drive on my own is the light at the end of the tunnel!
Hopefully all of the tears and worry will be worth it in the end!
Hannah.
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