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Learning to drive

Sen
9 months ago

Hello. I'm learning to drive but I have autism and anxiety and am struggling, more so wish the theory test than the driving itself though 2 hour long tests so exhaust me and make me anxious. The theory test is very hard. I don't really understand the hazard perception side of it, but I've passed the practical quite a few times which I'm pleased about.

My Dad and Mum say I'm a good driver and if I keep trying I'll pass but I'm not so sure. A part of me wants to give this up now but I really do want to get my licence because I love driving and I love cars, especially the classic cars. I've bought myself a Ford Capri 2.0 S which I'm very excited to drive but I need the license first.

I've got myself a bit anxious thinking about it now and had a meltdown this afternoon. I so desperately want to get through my driving test but I feel like I've hit a brick wall which I can't get past.

If you have any advice that you think might help please feel free to share it. I'll be eternally grateful.

  • 9 months ago in reply to Sen

    Hello, I am sure you will pass and who knows, maybe one day we could meet up on the road?

  • 9 months ago in reply to LucyLandRover

    Hello LucyLandRover, great name! Smiley 

    Thank you, I really do hope so, hopefully next year I'll be able to get on top of this side of my driving and then pass my test. Thank you I really do appreciate it. Wow I love the sound of your Land Rover, I think the older ones are best, they look and sound amazing. Such a distinct sound and appearance. My Dad is a big Land Rover fan. Earlier in the year he was restoring a Land Rover Defender 110 which was ex army. Very rotten at the time but superb again in the end.

    Four hundred and forty miles must have been a great time in yours! So far I've covered just over a mile in my Capri on private land. Smiley

  • 9 months ago

    Hello Sen,

    driving can be hard when you are autistic but it is very rewarding having the freedom to go places. You have done well to pass the practical and hazard perception is just a matter of experience which will also come to you. I too love classic cars and drive a 1976 Series 3 Land Rover for fun. I drove to Suffolk and back early this year, four hundred and forty miles and loved it. I hope you have fun in your Capri.  

  • 9 months ago in reply to Rach91

    Hi again Rach. I just replied to your new years eve thread. 

    Thanks for the tips and suggestions. I think I do need to ask my instructor for help, he has said I can ask him about everything I just get anxious, but I really need to try and stop letting the anxiety rule over me like that. I've been watching YouTube videos on it as well and I'm hoping that's going to be of some help too.

  • 9 months ago

    Have you asked your driver instructor for help and with the hazard test treat it like a game play around with it I’m sure you can get apps that will help you practice.