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.
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