I survived

[allana]

Just had my first driving lesson and I survived. I'm impressed at how much I remembered and the instructor (Sarah) is absolutely lovely; very calm and inspires a lot of confidence. I do seem to recall doing more on my first lesson (all those years ago) but I wasn't a bundle of nerves back then. I can prepare to move off, check mirrors properly, still remember clutch control (although, the biting point in her car is really, really high up which was weird), and drive safely for a short distance (I guess 1/5 mile?) back to the house through very small and twisty roads. Hell, I even used indicators! I've booked another lesson for next Wednesday and I'm not feeling terrified at the prospect... I'm actually a little excited. I'm still marginally shocked at today's prices though: £24 per hour!!

So, now I need to go and look at the Highway Code and see how much I remember of that. Yay!

Comments

[dreammonkey.livejournal.com]

OOh well done sweetie! :D

I have a book of questions for the theory test if you would like it? I can post it off to you if you want :)

[glam-ang.livejournal.com]

Thanks hon! *smooch*

I have a CD of theory test questions that I'll dig out - just passed with an online test at the DSA's site. Thanks for the offer though! The day would be pretty much perfect if the plumber deigned to turn up now....

[silentinflames.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad to hear that, Angela.

I always feel kind of sorry when I hear people are nervous about driving as I know it can be so much fun.

[glam-ang.livejournal.com]

Thanks Brigitte! *hugs*

[screwthedaisies.livejournal.com]

Yay!!! The first step is always the hardest. :D

[glam-ang.livejournal.com]

It is... I'm really glad that I finally took it. Thanks H!!!

[kelpierocks.livejournal.com]

Yay for you! Way to go Ang!

Good luck with studying the Highway Code...
(so glad I don't have to take a test every time I renew my license!)

[glam-ang.livejournal.com]

Thanks Keli! I'm really pleased with myself; I've spent the afternoon immersed in the Highway Code and a drivers manual. I should be pretty good with the theory after a week of studying :)

[madandy.livejournal.com]

Yay you! And believe me, I know exactly how hard it is to take that first step. The memories of my first couple of driving lessons after a ten year layoff still bring me out in a cold sweat. But hell, if I passed...you will too.

If it's any comfort, being so aware of the dangers will make you a far, far better driver than most of the fuckheads on the roads today. Good for you! I'm proud of you.

[glam-ang.livejournal.com]

Thank-you Andy!! I'm pretty proud of myself too :D The weirdest thing for me was the feeling of the seatbelt resting on the opposite shoulder to normal.

[feelforfaith.livejournal.com]

Yay for the first lesson!

I didn't want to mention it before, but a friend of mine ran over a dog on her first driving lesson. She thought she would never ever sit behind a wheel again. She got over it after a few weeks and finished the course and passed the test. But can you imagine...?

[glam-ang.livejournal.com]

Yikes! I'm glad you didn't mention that before, Kasia! I'd have been devastated if that was me.... Still, I'm looking forward to my next lesson :D