More driving

[allana]

Today I drove on my own for the first time!

I'd detail it out, but it would be boring as only Dave knows the roads that I'm talking about. I am very proud of myself, though. I did some fairly tricky roads and even managed to get up to 70mph on the dual carriageway! It wasn't scary, either!

Tomorrow, providing that my parcels get delivered in the morning, I'm going to take the bus to town and then drive Dave home from work. The massive roadworks in the city centre should be a good challenge, as will be the short section of motorway. My next big challenge will be driving back alone from a party we're going to on Saturday. Dave wants to stay much later than I do--and probably stay the night--so I shall be a homing pigeon for the night. (I will, however, chicken out of putting the car on our driveway. If you could see it, you probably would, too :P)

Comments

[stonefinder.livejournal.com]

It's funny how freeing it can be, innit? Though maybe the impact is not as great if you live in town and can walk places. Still, just to get in the car and go where you will -- it's a heady feeling. The more you do it, more confident you will get. Next thing you know, you'll be swearing at some fool for being an idiot. ;)

[glam-ang.livejournal.com]

Next thing you know, you'll be swearing at some fool for being an idiot. ;)

Oh, I already do. *blush* I even beep on occasion. I've freaked out a few drivers when they realise that a learner just beeped at them while they've been dithering at traffic lights :P

I'm hoping that one day I'll be able to be spontaneous about driving. Currently I like to mentally plan out my route to make sure I know exactly where I'm going so that I don't dither and piss off other drivers. I suppose the confidence will come with time like so many other things.