I was just wondering how many lessons you had before passing your test?I`m feeling a bit dim as i`ve had 5 2hour lessons over 5 weeks and tuesday was the 1st time i`d been on busy road and couldnt do more than 30 as i felt like i was going really fast and wasn`t in control of the car,HELP!!!any advice appreciated,x
2006-10-05 05:26:10 · 22 answers · asked by onlyme 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
Hey Nati, its not a competition. You do your own thing and go at your pace.
Don't start comparing yourself.
Sounds to me like your doing alright, just relax.
I worked on cars since I was 12 so knew then inside out when I was 17, is it right i tell you have many hours it took me ? the comparison wouldn't be valuable.
2006-10-05 05:39:27 · answer #1 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I needed loads! I was really nervous, and had over a year of lessons before I started to feel comfortable with the car, but when I eventually took my test, I passed first time. Don't worry if you're nervous-if you think, you've only had 10 hours of driving lessons, which isn't a lot at all. Just take your time, relax, and you'll start to get the feel of the car, and you'll gradually become more confident. Some lucky people seem to pick up driving straight away, but for the rest of us, it takes a little longer! Don't worry about it though-you'll get there! Good luck!
2006-10-05 07:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by friendly_220_284 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rule is your age plus the years of education above 16 plus 5 lessons.
Idea is that the older you are, the more difficult it is. And the more you are educated, the more difficult it is to follow the instructions without questioning them. But many 18 year old's use 18 lessons.
But I think it took too much lessons to enter a busy road. Half would have been enough. Your problem may be your insecurity. The instructor should be more comforting I think.
Good Luck!
2006-10-05 05:38:38 · answer #3 · answered by Stillwater 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's down to you and your instructor - I had 9 - 2 hour lessons over two months and passed first time but i had a ton of hours out on the roads around industrial estates on the two weekends when quiet with my dad. I practised so much with going up and down the gears around the industrial estates speed bumps that i got a blister on my palm but it worked!!!!!!!!!!!! It became second nature after a while and i could then concentrate on other things. Plus my instructor had me driving at 60 mph on a dual carriageway within 30 minutes of getting into the car for the first time - it made me get over the fear straight away! 30mph seemed slow after that shock. Good luck and practise!
2006-10-05 05:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 12. I went round Hammersmith Broadway on my first lesson and Hyde Park Corner (no traffic lights then) on the second. After that mostly in west end rush hour. After that my driving test somewhere miles out in Middlesex with hardly any traffic was a doddle.
2006-10-05 05:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by crosbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had driving lessons twice a week for 3 months and at the same time, my uncle took me out driving in my ford fiesta, going up to London and going on the M25!! Passed first time 4 months later in the same year!
The more practice you have, the better.
Good luck!
2006-10-05 05:35:29 · answer #6 · answered by Presea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it! It's perfectly normal to feel out of control when you're learning how to drive. I was taking driving lessons for over a year, before I felt ready to take the final test. But I was so nervous, I failed! Then I decided that I would listen to my teacher. I let him decide whether or not I was ready to take the final test. And once he said that he believed I could do it, I tried and succeeded! So please, listen to your driving teacher and when he says you are ready, you probably are! Good luck!
2006-10-05 05:31:46 · answer #7 · answered by lily_tuesday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to feel silly or stupid for that, you'll have to take the lessons you need, just remeber is an activity that involves your safety and others' The more hrs you spent on that the more you will be prepared. Cheer up doll and make the most of it.
2006-10-05 05:35:43 · answer #8 · answered by Lil' Gay Monster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took some lessons from dad and passed easily. But then again, that was back before the traffice we have now!
2006-10-05 05:34:49 · answer #9 · answered by super.sweep 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't remember but I know that I took my test three times before I passed. I learned to drive in the country and had to take my test in a Town so it was very different, especially as the local bus conductor (we had them in those days!) taught me to drive.
2006-10-05 10:35:52 · answer #10 · answered by Winnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋