ive had 900 quids worth of driving lessons and 4 different instructors due to not feeling im progressing with any of them, should i keep going or throw the towel in as i feel like im spending alot of money and getting no where!
2007-11-29 23:31:34 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Keep going youll get it in the end. Good luck
PS it took me 17 years and five tests.
2007-11-29 23:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by SARAH B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I passed first time when I was 17 - which was a bit of a fluke to be honest. But my boyfriend is currently trying to pass and he's on his 4th test and getting very depressed about it. He's a good driver generally but gets really nervous before the test and then does one thing really bad (last time it was going through a red light). I think if you're technique is good and you have good road sense eventually you will pass (I keep on telling him this) but if you feel that you've not got this yet, you should maybe look into getting an instructor who is a bit more sympathetic and has experience of getting those who find it quite difficult to drive naturally to pass. Word of mouth is usually the best method of finding these kind of instructors. But don't give up, I think everyone can pass with time, its just a case of completely getting into the zone. Best of luck!
2007-11-30 07:48:41 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie Farley 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It took me 12 lessons, 1 hour per lesson. Passed first time. This was in 1982, long before you were "required" to take a minimum of 50 lessons, before being put in for your test.
I do find it rather alarming that some people take months or even years to pass their test. But then, when you see the overall standard of driving on Britain's roads, it makes sense...
2007-11-30 08:40:01 · answer #3 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a lot of money! It's difficult to know what to advise based on what little information you've given Do your instructors feel that you're making progress? If so you should persist. Are you giving yourself enough time? If you're getting impatient with yourself it could affect your driving. Getting used to driving takes different people different lengths of time ... there are some people who take years to learn , take numerous tests before they pass, some are OK but there are definitely some who really haven't got what it takes.
Talk to people you know and find out who is reckoned to be the best local driving instructor and, if you haven't already tried him/her, give him/her a try and ask their opinion of your abilities.
BTW - Good Luck
2007-11-30 08:26:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
blimey what is wrong with some people!!???? in all fairness and without being too negative if it has taken someone so many years ,several tests and perhaps a few changes of instructor surely you should question their ability to drive and weather it would be better for them to just stick to walking/buses and keep the roads that little bit more safer for the rest of us. Some of the worst charactoristics of some drivers are nervousness/hesitency/lack of confidence and those can contribute to a awful lot of chrashes.
I think it is very important to have a instructor you are comfortable with and confident in their abilities if you are going to stand any chance of passing.
One of the best bits of advice my instructor ever gave me was that all his job was to teach me how to pass a driving test and then my experiences would teach me how to drive!
2007-11-30 08:18:46 · answer #5 · answered by david k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It took me 7 months and 3 tests. Definitely keep going, maybe get a friend or family member to take you out as well so that you can gain some experience without spending loads of money (although you're likely to fall out as i did many times with my Dad, it's definitely worth it in the long run!). Believe me, if i passed, anyone can. Good luck.
2007-11-30 07:41:01 · answer #6 · answered by Moondance™ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It took me 10 lessons and 2 months after my 17 th birthday.I have always been interested in it as a kid though and would drive on fields etc.I personally think its all about clutch control and confidence in yourself and the instructor.Good luck and keep going.
2007-11-30 07:43:09 · answer #7 · answered by delete 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it took me 3 attempts, first one i failed on reversing around a corner, you know the one you have to be so many inches away from the kerb....bollocks who does that? as long as you done it in a safe way. second time i was all over the place, kangaroo stops, and then some daft egit, took up the zebra crossing and put a pelican one in its place, well no one informed me or the pedestrians, because they were still walking across like it was still a zebra...........fools. my examiner had to apply the brakes....not good eh? third time lucky changed to BSM, sailed through the driving, but could,nt answer any of the highway code, my mind went blank. guess he felt sorry for me, cos he passed me and suggested i go home and learn it. i don't know if he did because i was eight and half months pregnant.
2007-11-30 07:46:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Passed on the first try, 2 points short of a perfect score.
2007-11-30 07:36:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It took me 2 years and four tests to pass so when you do pass you appreciate it more so keep going it is not a wast of money and good luck
2007-11-30 07:36:31 · answer #10 · answered by rich_wickham 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just put in for a test, you might surprise yourself and pass, but even if not you'll get a better idea where you're going wrong and so which areas to concentrate on.
2007-11-30 07:38:06 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋