2006-10-15 04:02:32 · 21 answers · asked by pure_gold_babe 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hi, I was in the same situation 6 years ago, I hadn't driven since a year after I passed my test, 22 years earlier.
My friend pursuaded me to buy a car as a lot of things in my life had changed and I was starting afresh.
My advice is take a good friend with you who keeps calm, go on the quieter roads or just around your local area, build your knowledge up of your own area first before you venture further.
Yes have refresher lessons if you can afford it if not do what I did and just have one to get me back in the feel of it.
I also put plates on with a 'p' on to let other road users know I was a new driver (maybe UK only if you not from here) although, some people used to get annoyed with me at roundabouts because I was more hesitant. But just ignore them they are ignorant!
It will be the best thing to get out and about, it will come back to you and who knows what other things you may gain confidence to do.
Good Luck and 'Get out there'
2006-10-15 04:44:17 · answer #1 · answered by Cab Sav Girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best thing I can tell you is trying driving a small distance at 1st. Drive up to the local store, post office, or somewhere that isn't real far. Do that a few times, then when your ok with that, pick a place that is alittle further, and keep doing that until you build up your confidence. If you are comfortable with someone else in the car with you, then you might take someone that can drive along, just in case you get that feeling of "i can't do this"... That way they can take over and get you safely back home, but if that does happen don't give up, try again and again... Eventually you will build up some confidence, even if it just for small (short) trips.
2006-10-15 04:10:20 · answer #2 · answered by magnolia_76 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely take some lessons.There's a big difference in 15 years in drivers attitudes.Was just saying this to my daughter today.Not only do you have to think for yourself, foresee what others are doing, but you also have to be so aware of idiots on the roads now.For example, when turning right out of junction now, and the car coming from the right is turning into the road you are coming out of, if theres nothing coming from the left, then you are free to go, but now we have people behind the cars that are turning, and they see that there are no cars coming their way and overtake the car thats turning, meaning that you at the junction can't move off! They have no patience, and that really annoys me, as they are a danger to themselves and others.I dread when my kids start driving.I just think you need an increased sense of awareness these days.I really enjoy driving.How come you passed so long ago but have never driven?My sister did that too....crazy!Hope you have many years of happy safe driving ahead of you!
2006-10-15 04:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by Andrea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could go with a driving instructor for a couple of refresher lessons to get your confidence back. Alternatively on a quite morning (Early Sunday) go out in the car and drive round the block and then back and park again. After a few minutes to get your thoughts, go round the block again and back and then try going a little father each time until you regain your confidence. I was a driving instructor for twenty years and you will find that if you do a little more each day you will soon get back into driving. Good luck
2016-03-28 10:05:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice practice practice! I know someone who is 62 has had a licence for decades but will not drive her car out her own small town! The more you do it the more confidence you will have and the better you will become. Try going out for short drives at first and go out when you know the roads are quiet.So just build it up. I love driving I hope you gain confidence and can enjoy it too. Good luck
2006-10-15 11:29:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the answer.... to gain confidence go to a driving school. the driving instructor will give you confidence while you shake the rust off your driving skills. if you cant afford that, then take a friend with you while you drive. if you make a mistake, your friend can help you catch it before it becomes a problem. and most of all, practice makes perfect along with confidence
2006-10-15 04:09:34 · answer #6 · answered by eyepopping hideous female troll 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some refuresher lessons with a good driving instructor or take a crash course in driving which takes a few weeks where everything will be covered and you should feel more confident!
2006-10-15 07:51:17 · answer #7 · answered by RE789 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First,try driving in an open space away from traffic then progress around your neighborhood before you hit the busy streets. Also, get a manual some of the road rules may have changed. Good luck!!
2006-10-15 04:07:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am going to suggest to you that you do your advance driving, i did just that after a bump to help my confidence, it worked.
it will cost you £85.00 for test, a year of membership for the iam and local group, it will also provide with a book to help with the test. i can assure you will not be put in for test until you are ready, the examiner will be a police drive and he/ she will do their best put at ease.
you will have an observe, to help you prepare test and you will have support you need.
believe me, it will make a difference because the course help someone in the group like you and that person past.
i have past my advance test.
to find your local group look at the web site www.iam.org.uk
2006-10-15 04:15:03 · answer #9 · answered by DARLENE C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Book some lessons with a driving instructor.
2006-10-15 04:06:36 · answer #10 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋