Driving Update (Lessons Sixteen-Twenty)

As I've been crazy busy with exams and various other things I haven't updated you on my driving for a very long time! 

A quick update: the last few lessons have consisted of practising all of the things I've been taught! 

I'm at the stage of polishing of the manoeuvres and trying to remember the basics throughout the drive such as checking mirrors when changing speed and preparing for approaching hazards. 

One new thing that I have covered recently is the 'independent driving' section. Which, I think, makes up 10 minutes of your test in which you have to either follow a basic map or the road signs to a destination. 

Which sounds easy, and really is. The first few times are a bit nerve racking when you realise you actually have to make your own decisions and concentrate on where you're going instead of just doing what you're told. It's also really hard to do everything you've been taught as well as watching for road signs and markings! BLEUGHGHGH. 


But..as with everything in driving, experience and practice is the only way. 

I have booked my test! Not because I'm ready yet but because the waiting list is so damn long that by the time it comes around I should be better prepared! Scary. 

In my lesson yesterday, I drove around all of the 'difficult' roads in the area. Roads that have rules that may catch you out unless you had encountered them before. My lessons are now all focused on getting me ready to do my test. Yes it's scary but I can't wait! 

The date is in the diary and now I have something to work towards the motivation is there again! 

Let me know how you're getting on if you're learning & share your tips.
Ask me any questions! 
til next time, 
Hannah.

Lesson Fifteen

I PASSED MY THEORY TEST!

It was honestly one of the weirdest experiences of my life. 
I had to find the test centre which I eventually found down a random street on the third floor of a scary looking building. 

I was given a list of instructions which seemed pretty straight forward and I was then asked to lock all of my belongings in a locker at the back of the waiting room. 
They checked behind my ears, I had to roll my sleeves up and turn out my pockets..the lengths people have gone to to cheat..wow.

I was then sent into a room with several booths containing computers and A LOT of CCTV cameras.

Then the test began! I did the multiple choice questions and checked them through twice. They weren't anything I hadn't seen before on the Theory Test apps I downloaded (highly useful method).

Then there was an instruction video telling you how to do the Hazard Perception section followed by 14 clips. (A little boring I have to admit).

When this part was over I left, the lady at the desk handed me a piece of paper and at the bottom was my certificate. Job done. 

I really do think it was highly beneficial to read The Highway Code and use apps to practice the multiple choice questions as well as the hazard perception. 


I then went on to have my fifteenth lesson! 

My lessons now consist of completing every manoeuvre, travelling on dual carriageways and completing tonnes of roundabouts and junctions. Literally just practising everything I've been taught and perfecting it all ready to be tested! 

If you want to know more about taking your theory test and useful apps then I'll answer any questions you may have! 

'til next time
Hannah.