Driving lessons

[allana]

At long last I've sent in an email enquiry about driving lessons. The company's website said nervous drivers welcome, and I definitely fit that category. I'm less than happy with the idea of learning to drive, especially in England. Traffic is crazy here; every day I see appallingly bad driving leading to near-misses and Dave sees at least six crashes a week on the motorway whilst driving to work. This doesn't inspire confidence. I have zero confidence in my vision either, despite being told on Friday that I'm perfectly safe and legal for driving.

However, the longer I leave it, the harder it will get. Already they've introduced yet another new element which wasn't there last year - in addition to the theory/hazard test, you will now be asked at your practical test to identify engine parts and also about car maintenance. Lovely. So, that'll be fun. On the plus side, there's a half-price deal for the first lesson when you book online; so I only need lose £12 to discover whether driving leaves me a nervous wreck or not....

Comments

[feelforfaith.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean. Passing a driving test (theory and driving) on the first go in Poland is close to impossible. For example during the manouvers in the parking lot, you need to park your car so that there is the same distance on the left and right side. And if you are unlucky to get an overzealous examiner, he will measure it with a ruler, I kid you not.

And since they make money each time you take a test, they are not interested in making it easy on you. So you pay for extra hours and spend them in the parking lot practicing maneuvers with a ruler, at the expense of practicing, you know, actual driving.

I hope your first lesson goes well! Good luck!

[glam-ang.livejournal.com]

First lesson at 10am tomorrow *wobbles nervously* The instructor sounds really nice, so at least I don't have to worry about that aspect of things. I can't believe that things are so stringent/petty with the driving test in Poland!