Haven't been on for a while....

[benny3008]

Hi guys, what have i missed in the last few days, ive been out learning to drive!!! and i love it, insured my car last night and have driven it to work today and back and around the country roads, just wish i was driving right now! had my first lesson on Tuesday, went fairly well i think. :-) anyone got any tips for good driving? really want to pass my test first time when it eventually comes to it. xx

[micmak]

I hope you had a qualified driver with you Benny

[lardhelmet]

Hi benny - glad you're enjoying your lessons. Don't forget to signal - as so many people do. Either that or they just can't be @rsed!

[society]

Hi Benny! x

Tips - take your time and concentrate on what you are doing.

[benny3008]

I did indeed, my sister sat in with me, wouldnt dare drive without someone sat next to me, not until ive passed anyway. :-)

[benny3008]

thanx lard and society, i have a tendancy to panic alot when i get into a pickle!

[berniecuddles]

good luck when you have your test benny, but wait til you want some insurance hope you have loads of money ready!!

[micmak]

A good tip I think is........when you are checking the rear view mirror don't just move your eyes, turn your head a little as well so that the examiner can see you are checking it regularly. You should know what is behind you at all times.

[benny3008]

yep, i have already started getting myself into that habit, shows the examiner you actually give a sh!t. lol.

[karenmac60]

Try not to feel pressured by other drivers, it'll only get you flustered and then you'll make mistakes. Take your time and keep calm.

[paddywak]

In regards to micmaks point about the mirror, just before your test just set your mirror slightly off so you do have to move your head, after your test you can rest it to a more comfortable position

[rinkins]

Ah micmak I got a naughty mark for that because the tester didn't think I was looking!! SO that is good advice!

[rinkins]

Lots of good advice here benny :) I didn't enjoy my lessons but I was soooooo relieved I passed first time! First drive on my own was to go and get a takeaway!! he he he

[boxtops]

micmak and rinkins have a really good point. I failed first time on not looking in the mirror enough. My driving instructor said he knew I used the mirror a lot but because I only moved my eyes, the examiner couldn't see my head actually moving to look.

don't listen to Butch either, scoring points on driving is just ..not on ;-)

When you learn there seems to be an awful lot to do at the same time, so don't flap. Remember if you stall, it doesn't matter - the examiner is more concerned to know that you know what to do IF you stall, not that you've done it.

Mirror - signal -maneouvre.. good luck to you with it!