I passed my driving test just over a year ago and havn't drove once inbetween as i havnt been able to afford a car and couldnt get insured on anyone elses. and now i am on my boyfriends insurance and started driving again i feel quite nervous and feels like i have gone back to basics and make so so many mistakes, i keep thinking omg i have passed my test i should be able to drive- and its getting me down alot, my confidence has gone in driving but i am so desperate and used to love driving!
Wheni go out i do stupid things like driving up on the kerb and stalling lots and panicking!
I want to be put at ease that i am not the only person in the world that this has happened to and i will get my confidence back cause right now i feel like i will never be the same driver i was when i passed my test again!
2007-03-01 02:25:16 · 19 answers · asked by little.lost 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
i have also taken my pass plus and that was straight after i passed my test! but it feels like now after a year, that was a waste of money as i didnt start driving straight away- thank you all for your answers though- it has made me feel alot better!
2007-03-02 20:48:10 · update #1
Go to a driving school and have a few refresher lessons
2007-03-01 03:12:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is quite normal, if you don't practise you don't get better, & when you first start driving you need all the practice you can get.
When you passed did the examiner mention about "pass plus" courses? This could be ideal for you, it's the next step after passing your test & is based on 6 lessons with a suitably qualified instructor. The lessons are;
town driving
all weather driving
driving out of town
night driving
dual carriageway driving
motorway driving
The confidence you will gain from these lessons should make a tremendous difference to you & many insurance companies offer a substantial discount for completion of this course (& there's no test at the end either!)
Even better than this is that many local authorities are subsidising the cost of this course, look in the "discounts" section of the website.
http://www.passplus.org.uk/
2007-03-01 04:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by uncle fester 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh my god you could be describing me!! I took ages to take my test as I took lessons on and off, so I was 24 by the time I took a test and apssed (first time surprisingly). Anyway, I then moved away for a year, then broke my hip and so ended up not driving for well over a year. Then when I did, some blind ole bint drover her chelsea tractor into the back of me....
NowI live in the city and don't need a car - I commute to work by train and my boyfriend drives us places on the weekend. I am on his insurance but rarely drive - I am very nervous about the whole thing, and I too feel likeI have gone back to basics. Parking for example - reversing - motorways - eeeeeeek!!
I think trick is to just do it, little and often, building up confidence.
Anyway - you're not alone on this one!! Good luck!
xx
2007-03-01 02:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by kezls_79 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all comes down to confidence. Once you know how to drive, you can 'do it'. Just take confidence in yourself and everything else will come together. You passed your test so the road is now your road. It will come back-I hated driving on my own when I passed, but believe me, the more you go out on your own, the more confident you will feel. Good luck and safe driving. And, as they say, it's like riding a bike!
2007-03-01 02:41:03 · answer #4 · answered by Somer 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Driving is like anything else you have to pratice. New drivers just because you passed your test dont mean you are a great driver you need experience. Go drive in the country or an empty parking lot until you feel comfortable again.
2007-03-01 02:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by Steve A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are really feeling uneasy about driving again you can always do a sort of refresher lesson with a driving instructor, may be under their supervision you will be able to build your confidence in your abilities again.
Don't worry about it, everyone gets rusty is they have not been driving for awhile. Take it slow, may be for now just stick to familiar routes till you build up your confidence. Don't feel bad everyone stalls or jumps the curb once in awhile.
2007-03-01 02:34:27 · answer #6 · answered by Borealis83 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 01:33:29 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Passing the test doesn't make you a good driver. Age and about 15-20 years of experience does.
2007-03-01 06:28:15 · answer #8 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's okay, nothing to worry about. You're just out of practice, that's all. That could happen to anyone.
It'll come back, but if you think it'll help by all means have some more tuition, as has already been said. I expect you'll suddenly find it all comes flooding back.
Actually, I'd say it's rather bright of you to notice and realise there's a problem, I wish some others would!
2007-03-01 04:00:22 · answer #9 · answered by champer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Driving schools are not just for getting your license.
If you still feel unsure or with weak confidence, go back and ask for some time as a refresher. I doubt they will do it for free, but I am sure they will do it.
Just take your time, better slow and safe, then nervous and sorry.
2007-03-01 02:41:23 · answer #10 · answered by shovelkicker 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Practice makes perfect. Take it slow. Your confidence will build as you get used to driving again. It probably wouldn't help to get a hold of your state's driving manual to remind yourself of the rules of the road. You can pick one up at your local DMV.
2007-03-01 02:29:52 · answer #11 · answered by Nasubi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋