Driving: taking the test!

On the 14th of August I took my driving theory test, and passed it! I was so happy when I found out I'd passed, as I honestly thought I'd failed it. There was a couple of questions on the multiple choice part where I didn't have a clue, but in the hazard perception part of the test I got a message come up on the screen saying that I had scored 0 on a video clip due to an inappropriate number of clicks. So after that I didn't have much hope. I walked up to the desk to collect my results. He said to me "Smile" and pointed to the words on the certificate saying 'Congratulations, you've passed!'. I was so happy with that!

After that I waited until after I'd got my A Level results and found out when and which University I'll be starting at, before I attempted booking my practical driving test. And I mean attempted, as when I came to book it there were no dates before the 24th September, and I was starting Uni on the 15th. That left me no choice but to book the earliest date possible and keep checking for cancellations to change it. I thought I wasn't going to be able to take the test before I go, and would have to continue learning and take the test another time or another place. But luckily a couple of days ago a cancellation came up and I managed to get my test booked for the 12th September, just three days before I will be moving away. I'm not sure that I feel ready to take the test but my driving instructor seems to think that I'll be OK, so I guess I'll have to trust him. I will so happy if I pass the test on Wednesday, to have got it out the way and having my driving license to use when I may need it in the future.

Driving Lessons

I recently started my driving lessons after having my provisional license for over a year. I've had 4 lessons so far, but I'm finding it very challenging. I didn't think it was going to be easy but I thought soon as though most people can drive it can't be that hard! After my first couple of lessons I was thinking: "Everyone else makes this look so easy!", "This is harder than rocket science!", "You have to think about sooo many things at the same time!" and "There's to much to look at". I can now understand how easily accidents can happen when your full concentration isn't on your driving.
I've done a few stupid things, but so far I haven't stalled the car or hit the kerb! I've done a few bad things with the gears though, like changing gear from 2nd to 5th, or changing gear but not quite getting it into a gear and so was left in neutral!

 

It's starting to get a little easier though, the more practice I get. It would be nice to just get used to controlling the car before dealing with other traffic, but I guess that can't be avoided. I will be so pleased when I eventually pass my test; it will definitely be a big achievement!