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To be absolutely bricking it!!! Driving test on Monday!!

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hungryhippo90 · 11/09/2016 00:01

Ive been kind of learning to drive, on and off since i was 17, my confidence is in tatters so I dont really stick to more than a few lessons because of money issues or that an instructor has asked about me doing my theory......until this time, Ive had my lessons, booked a theory test (and passed!!) and my driving instructor kept saying about booking my test. he thought I would be ready by the middle of Aug....I held off, and got Monday...Ive been looking forward to this for 8+ weeks.

Im now looking and thinking that I cant reverse around the corner to save my life, no matter how many journeys out i take with my husband, or time i spend trying to learn with the instructor it just doesnt improve. i get one right for every 4/5 i mess up!

I can just about parallel park... just! i dont feel comfortable with it, but i generally seem to end up where i should.

I can do a 3 point turn, no problem, much of the rest of my driving is ok, but the past week im all over the place. I am so nervous, Ive forgotten how to do roundabouts! and which gear I should use... I dont tend to make the car stall but Its not right.

I didnt even know what show me, tell me questions were until thursday night.

Im feeling a bit let down by my instructor, because i was only shown an emergency stop on Thursday, and ive only done one hill start. im feeling really deflated, as i honestly cant see a way that i will pass this.

Anyone care to share their driving test stories?

OP posts:
Togaparties · 12/09/2016 03:45

I know I'm a safe, competent driver.

Sure you do, love.

pinkieandperkie · 12/09/2016 08:10

Good luck. Smile

ChristianGreysAnatomy · 12/09/2016 09:39

Good luck!

Bubblebloodypop · 12/09/2016 10:10

Good luck!

OutOfTime · 12/09/2016 10:14

Good luck!

KittyKrap · 12/09/2016 10:15

Good luck! Dc1 has his next week!

hungryhippo90 · 12/09/2016 10:36

Thanks for the wishes of good luck everyone!!
I passed!! Smile now I'm so nervous that I'm going go be going out on the roads without a responsible driver with me! It'll be OK, as I've never hit anything, its just me being nervous
Going to pick my daughter up from after school club on my own in the car this evening, she's gonna be very excited.

PS. I got turn in the road!

OP posts:
Queenbean · 12/09/2016 10:38

Well done OP!!

Now you've passed just get out as much as possible, I'd recommend you go back to the streets you were learning in and practice your parallel parking and reversing etc. Crack it now and you'll be good forever, don't let it keep you nervous

Blondieblondie · 12/09/2016 12:28

Well done OP! The best thing you'll ever do! Get out and get loads of practice at everything and don't put off motorway driving (I still haven't done it only own!)

KittyKrap · 12/09/2016 12:28

Brilliant! Grin

pinkieandperkie · 12/09/2016 12:28

Well done youSmile

megletthesecond · 12/09/2016 12:35

Well done! Make sure you book a couple of motorway lessons soon. They are really helpful.

hungryhippo90 · 12/09/2016 12:49

I managed to crack the reverse park last night, and parallel park. I did then OK in my lesson yesterday, but went and did 10 of each last night....you wouldn't believe how miffed I was that I got turn in the road haha!

I am in Kent tonight, (I'm Stevenage, so just off A1) I've said to hubby I want to try and conquer some of the drive, so I'm gonna do some (don't know whether I'm just brave or stupid lol!)

I've got to drive my husband to work tomorrow, as I think we need to share our car until my licence comes through. It's kind of daunting, as I've got hours of driving ahead of me each day, but it's going to help me build my confidence.

Thanks all. Xxx

OP posts:
LucyBabs · 12/09/2016 16:47

What is your problem toga Confused

Congratulations hungryhippo Smile

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