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Stalling....

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Misslea19 · 23/02/2019 10:34

Okay so I passed my test 3 months ago, my lessons went great without any major problems and I was over the moon when I passed. The main reason for me wanting to learn to drive was to be able to take my children on days out, I don’t need a car for work as it’s within walking distance so Monday to Friday I don’t drive, saturdays I sometimes drive but only locally and sundays just to get shopping. So I really don’t drive that much. Here comes my problem........ I keep stalling Blush not every time and probably not as bad as I think, I overthink, ALOT! But yesterday I stalled pretty bad...... I was in a que of traffic waiting to turn right at a crossroads with a yellow box junction. The vehicle in front entered the box and I went to follow but stalled Sad the front part of my car was on the box Shock I quickly started again but then literally stalled straightaway Blush the lights turned red then and the vehicle behind me was right behind me. I literally felt like everyone was looking at me probably thinking what an idiot. When my lights turned green again I was able to move off and got home fine. I’ve spent the night thinking it over, feeling like the worst person in the world. I feel so embarrassed and like a complete failure and like I shouldn’t even be driving and that I’ve let my children down. I’m not sure why I’ve posted this, I just needed to get it all out.....

OP posts:
Lifecraft · 26/02/2019 13:49

Stick a green P plate on your car until you've mastered the art of moving off without stalling. That way most people will give you some leeway.

DontCallMeCharlotte · 31/03/2019 11:57

Maybe revert to using the handbrake. That gave me confidence when I went through a phase of stalling (only for about a week and no idea why).

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