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Learning to Drive

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I’ve started driving lessons again at 25 after trying when I was 17 for a year and reaching a level of competency on the road but not being the best driver- struggled with multi tasking and gauging space. My family unintentionally has made me quite anxious about being a ‘bad’ driver except my dad who is supportive and thinks that with enough lessons I will become more comfortable with driving again. This anxiousness has really affected my confidence in the car and after my first lesson I worry that I’ll struggle more this time round. Does anybody have any tips or suggestions for what I should watch out for or what I can do to improve? Please help

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  • My family were very doubtful that I would learn to drive and pass my driving test. To be fair I wasn't a great cyclist - I used to get off at roundabouts because they bewildered me. I started driving lessons at 24 years old. The thing that probably helped me most was having a very calm and patient instructor. Unfortunately he got arrested for drink driving part way through my series of lessons so I had to change instructor! My sister and dad offered to give me some informal driving practice but this was a disaster! They were clearly terrified which made me nervous (and there were no dual controls). Another thing that helped a lot was needing a driving licence for a new job I was about to start. This probably made me stick at it when it got difficult. Once I passed my test (amazingly first time) I really grew to love driving, and all these years later I still do. My ability to gauge space is still not great so I'm cautious about parking and getting through gaps. I take regular breaks when I do long journeys and try to minimise distractions. I am sure you have the capability to be a good driver. It's wonderful being able to go anywhere at any time and well worth all the effort! Good luck and best wishes. 

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  • My family were very doubtful that I would learn to drive and pass my driving test. To be fair I wasn't a great cyclist - I used to get off at roundabouts because they bewildered me. I started driving lessons at 24 years old. The thing that probably helped me most was having a very calm and patient instructor. Unfortunately he got arrested for drink driving part way through my series of lessons so I had to change instructor! My sister and dad offered to give me some informal driving practice but this was a disaster! They were clearly terrified which made me nervous (and there were no dual controls). Another thing that helped a lot was needing a driving licence for a new job I was about to start. This probably made me stick at it when it got difficult. Once I passed my test (amazingly first time) I really grew to love driving, and all these years later I still do. My ability to gauge space is still not great so I'm cautious about parking and getting through gaps. I take regular breaks when I do long journeys and try to minimise distractions. I am sure you have the capability to be a good driver. It's wonderful being able to go anywhere at any time and well worth all the effort! Good luck and best wishes. 

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