I'm about to take my first driving lesson, im a 24 year old female i've read books about it and i've had no family lessons, so my question is, think back to your sriving lessons (or test)
what was the hardest thing to learn?
how many lessons have you taken?
was it harder or easier than you thought it would be?
what driving school did you use, and how helpful were they?
and what should i expect in my first lesson?
thanks in advance
2006-07-05 05:18:52 · 10 answers · asked by dark-knight 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
( the one usually asking questions is my boyfreind, whos 27, im his girlfreind using his computer, he dosent drive in responce to the first reply)
2006-07-05 05:25:54 · update #1
getting the correct bite on the clutch as you change gear is the hardest thing to master, getting it right so you dont stall, or crunch the gears, or kangaroo.
reversing around corners can be daunting too.
your first lesson is mainly how to get used to the car, fuel filling etc.
i only had 9 lessons and passed first time, but some people take 20 or more lessons, just believe in yourself....and most of all...enjoy it....its fun.
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hehe, thanks, that makes sense now.... good luck with the lessons
2006-07-05 05:22:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I was first learning to drive I kind of taught myself and then my dad would put his 2 cents in but we'd end up fighting. So I got myself some lessons and it was a great idea. The instructor will first see what you know and how you feel in the car then take you somewhere quite where you will learn to move the car and go from first gear to second, stop and then start again. After about 8 lessons I was very confident. I could go out on the road and in traffic. You will stall but EVERYONE does. I'm sure you will get on fine and lots of instructors out there are used to shy drivers. You do a lot more in the lessons than the test. I used a guy from my local phone book and got on fine. If you are not happy with the instructor it's OK to change.
You'll be fine.
2006-07-05 05:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by buzybee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing that I always say to friends who are about to start learning to drive is..
Consider this; literally millions of people in this country alone have passed their test. Do you honestly believe that they are all cleverer than you? Of course not, so how hard can it be?
Driving is a skill just like any other; walking, riding a bike, swimming, etc. At first we are all rubbish at it, but we learn, and with a bit of experience we get better at it, until eventually we can almost do it in our sleep.
As others have said, clutch control is probably the trickiest bit to learn. It may be worth mentioning that two cars are rarely the same when it comes to the biting point on the clutch; especially if one is new and the other old. Even experienced drivers sometimes have problems with the clutch in a new car, until they get used to it. For this reason, try to stick to one car so that you get used to that car's clutch rather than jumping from car to car.
On the other hand, get as much experience as possible. One of the most important things about driving is the ability to "read the road" i.e. to spot problems and dangers before they happen. This cannot really be taught, and only comes with experience. If you want to get good at driving, do it lots and lots!
Good luck! :)
2006-07-07 11:35:32 · answer #3 · answered by amancalledchuda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a good driving instructor you probably won't be traveling far on your first day. The instructor will walk you through the use of all the buttons and switches first (windshield wipers, turn signals, lights, etc.) Your first time actually driving, you will have to learn how to smoothly apply pressure to the gas and break. Once you get that down it gets easier. It will take practice to learn to judge distances. Probably the hardest thing for me was parallel parking but once I was shown the step-by-step way to do it, I learned quickly.
I didn't have private lessons. My father taught me to drive and I attended Drivers Education class in high school. You will enjoy driving. Don't stress. Just listen to the instructor and practice, practice, practice until you stop thinking consciously about every step.
2006-07-05 05:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by Be_loislane1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hard bits: driving on the wrong side of the road. (I'm American)
Scary bits: knowing that those little white lines that indicate my lane and your lane.....mean nothing to some drivers. They'll take their half out of the middle! Driving in the Uk is a defensive thing. Always have a way out! Most people out on the roads don't drive like you have to drive to pass the test.
Find an instructor that you are comfortable around. If he makes you nervous....ditch him. I used a fantastic man who did it privately. He wasn't associated with a school.
Lessons: about 6-7 (I already have a US liscense)
It was much easier than I thought it would be--especially in the beginning!
GO FOR AN AUTOMATIC!!!!
Good luck and be safe!
2006-07-05 05:41:46 · answer #5 · answered by K's Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reversing around a corner without hitting the curb or being 6 foot away from the curb. I had about 15 lessons and learnt with BSM. they guaranteed a pass or more lessons free til I did pass. 1st lesson you will just be taken thru the mechanics of the car and shown how to start and move the car. I passed 1st time when I was 30 u are young so will learn much quicker. You'll be fine !!!!
2006-07-05 05:28:43 · answer #6 · answered by lillyloo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I took loads of lessons, the hardest thing to learn is the byte. When you are on a hill and your feet on the clutch and accerlerator and you have to move the pedals up or down so that you dont end up stalling it. I found the theory easy enough, but they have changed it now, I think.
Embarassingly enough, I took my driving test 5 times, but I just took it as practice!! Its good if you have got your own car, cause then you can practice all the time, not just when u have your lessons. Hope I havent put you off. :)
2006-07-05 05:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by Emy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 3 core skills are clutch control, steering, and smooth gear changing. Master these and you have control of the car - everything else is road-craft.
Good Luck
(Driving Instructor)
2006-07-05 05:24:56 · answer #8 · answered by Ian L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats up, I merely surpassed my driving attempt and that i did it in guide :) do not difficulty! guide is extra acceptable because then you definately can employ a motor vehicle or perhaps in case your motor vehicle is in the mechanics you'll get the guide as a replace. guide is really undemanding, it really is like this: 1st equipment: pulling off in ordinary words second equipment is as a lot as 20km/h and for preventing and for roundabouts, corners and so on third equipment: 30km/h 4th equipment: 50km/h and as a lot as about sixty 5/70km/h fifth equipment: about 70-80km/h and sixth equipment is merely for motorways and so on like speeds of 100km/h and up it really is fairly not demanding, it really is like you'll hear in the vehicle (in the engine) once you want to modify equipment, it is going to replace to a larger tone. also, beginning off in 1st equipment, you want to anticipate the *chew element* - you'll hear it, lower back the engine will replace tone, and the 'boot' or the 'trunk' of the vehicle will bypass down somewhat. you'll merely comprehend. do not difficulty!
2016-11-01 06:03:42 · answer #9 · answered by garion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a friend to take you for a ride let you get the feeling in front
of the wee
first pointer don't be nervous an always wear your seat belt
2006-07-05 05:24:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋