Comments on: i'm dreading my second driving lesson?

By: meeee

meeee — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:08:10 +0000

aww dont worry, everyone feels like this on their first driving lesson, i know i did, im the most shy and unconfident person, but clearly you are unhappy that your twin ‘seems’ to do better than you, dont think this, there are some things you will be way better at, driving comes naturally to some and some it doesn’t, i only recently passed and felt that i had really achieved something great, just remember there are many many other people in the world feeling exactly the same as you, i work with a guy whose wife took 13 times taking her test and she never gave up, trust me when you have a few more lessons, you’ll get way more confident, you could just do one thing right and your gonna feel great about it….

Good luck hun x

By: Fashion Queen

Fashion Queen — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:08:10 +0000

you might of been better with a few off the road lessons first, to get used to the gears more ask your instructor he will understand.

By: Mike F

Mike F — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:08:10 +0000

Woah. Its was your first lesson, deep breaths…lol
Try to stay calm, take your time and dont be frightend to ask the instructor anything, no matter how small, thats what they are there for.
Not everyones a natural you will improve with every lesson.

By: Britbloke

Britbloke — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:08:10 +0000

If you really think you don’t gel with your instructor, change him now!

If you are dreading your next lesson, it is his fault – plain and simple. It’s vital that all lessons are taken at your pace – nothing, and I mean nothing, is done without you feeling ready to try. Going up and down the gears may be fine in the first hour for some pupils, but many will get no further than starting the engine – either way it’s fine – everyone learns in a different way and at a different pace.

It should make no difference whether your instructor is male or female. It may help if you can find an instructor who openly advertises helping nervous learners.

Oh – and ask him his grade – they are graded 1 -6. 6 is the highest – you want a 5 or a 6.

Good luck.

By: bananas

bananas — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:08:10 +0000

hey. i really feel for you, it sounds horrible. ive had my test for a year now and i remember my lessons very clearly. i HATED them. i had about 50, and thats no exageration. my instructor was an asshole- he made me do a THREE hour lesson BEFORE MY ACTUAL TEST!!! no wonder i failed 3 times lol anyway…. i stuck at it and i finally got it. i know its horrible now, but i urge you to stick it out. and once you get it, youll be even more proud of yourself because you know youve been through a lot. good luck

By: lisa8786

lisa8786 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:08:10 +0000

Before I got lessons, I practised in an empty car park. Then I got a feel for it and knew what to expect. Are there any open spaces near you where a friend or family member could take you to get your bearings before you go out on the road? It might take the pressure off..

By: WelshLad

WelshLad — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:08:10 +0000

It’s only your first! You will get better after a few.