Hate my driving lessons!

[Rhi_Rhi1]

I nearly quit a few times, and i even considered swapping to automatic at one point, but i am glad i didn't, i wouldn't even consider an automatic now. I am on my third teacher after a year break and i will hopefully be taking my test after xmas. I had one really awful lady teacher who i had around 20 hours with and had done Nothing over than drive round and round, total money sucker lol! I would try to keep learning manual though if i was u, i just wouldn't want to limit myself in anyway... for example i recently applied for a care job, but was told i needed a full licence to drive their cars, as it stands i have no licence lol so i was out of the running anyways... but you never know when it will pop up ! x

 

[Tasha]

We put about £20 a week in, that is driving every day in awful traffic (London) and that is a 1.8.

My brother has driven both manual and automatic (he drives automatic now because of a knee problem) and same age, same size engine, same journey's etc and the automatic deffo goes through more petrol.

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

The company car issue is normally ok nowadays with bigger company's. I was told when I applied for care work that I could have an automatic as many do them now to avoid discrimination of disibilitys! The only downside was they were 2 door anyway and I didn't want that! I aboslutley love driving in an automatic and soooo much easier on hills and heavy traffic!

But at the end of the day, neither is better :S I really dont know why that argument cropped up. Its not the end of the world if you just want to pass and feel comfortable so switch. With a few more lessons I could have passed in a manual but I didn't enjoy it so what was the point?
I didn't want to JUST pass- I wanted to be a happy and confident driver- and I am! You just need to do what's best for you and be aware of the options. I never told people when I switched but actually I dont care now, I worked hard for my license and I am very comfortable with driving in many situations and enjoy it. Do what's best for you x

 

[Rose_red]

I can't afford two lessons a week, one is expensive enough!

I just hope I get there in the end, it will make our lifes easier!

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

It is pricey! I was paying stupid amounts!

 

[AP]

If i only did 1hour a week i would guarantee I'd feel the same as you. Ive been doing mine since about the same time as you and I went with one hours during the week and two hours at the weekend. It seems "fresh"| in my head as theres no little time inbetween, I definatly enjoy the two hour lessons more! The one hour lesson is difficult for an instructor to fit it all in too - so we use the one hours for manueoveres [sp] and the two hours for going round test routes etc, which definatly built my confidence. Now I've booked my test for february and I'm not so worried as thought I woud be.

Honestly, i think you need more time. It is pricey though, I'm shelling out £215 for 10 hours at a time which is cheaper in the long run so maybe see if you can book blocks of lessons?

 

[Tasha]

Oh wow down here it is £30 an hour and I was booking 40 hours :s

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

I was paying £26 per hour so £52 a week and I had them for about 18mths LOL. In the 2 weeks before my test I had 10 lessons lol

 

[stephx]

I feel lucky now.. mine were only £18 an hour!

 

[Tasha]

Silly prices arent they? I was spending between £60 and £120 a week

 

[Tasha]

Oh and DH was learning to drive at the same too.

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

eeek its so pricy but I was paying taxi too so I was worse off when I didn't drive! x

 

[Pink Flowers]

I didn't like driving at first, i took a 3 month break because I broke my arm. And when I got back in the car i really liked it again.

I am shocked you all put so little petrol in your cars. We have a 1.3 yaris and we put £50 - £60 a week in it... it does 45-50mpg, I do use it for work tho

 

[Beautywithin]

Im taking lessons at the moment, when i was 19 i took 9 months of lessons ( double a week )i just couldnt get the hang of it got to the point my instructor was taking the mick... it really depressed me so i gave up,

September time we and my hubby spoke and i said after christmas i want to start lessons again, but he said why wait... we not really got the money, but it just means i cut back on certain things i would normally get myself... anyways i started end of october.... and to my surprize i am doing a hell of a lot better than last time.. he said i must of remembered things from the lessons i had before... as my instructer only lives 2 doors away from me.. i only pay £30 for a double lesson which is great as before i was paying £42

i have a double lesson in a hour and i will be starting on manoeuvres. dreading it as i no full well this will hold me up big time...

i think this time round i no i need to pass... i need to do it for me and my kids... i hate relying on people...

Dont put any pressure on yourself.. i have set my self a do able goal of at least being put in for my test by my 27th birthday next july...

at the moment im more worried about doing my theory... as i keep reading so many people who have to take 3 or 4 times.... i think once i pass that... i can relax a little and enjoy the lessons a bit more.. have you done your theory yet? x

 

[Tegans Mama]

I was having two hours twice a week at £24 an hour I was bloody happy when I passed, not just because I could drive but also because I felt rich!

I also don't know where the argument about auto/manual cropped up from because at the end of the day, whether you drive an auto or a manual you still drive

 

[embo216]

I also don't know where the argument about auto/manual cropped up from because at the end of the day, whether you drive an auto or a manual you still drive

Sadly a lot of people think because we took automatic lessons that we have half a license or something Most of my friends and family are the same

 

[Tegans Mama]

I also don't know where the argument about auto/manual cropped up from because at the end of the day, whether you drive an auto or a manual you still drive

Sadly a lot of people think because we took automatic lessons that we have half a license or something Most of my friends and family are the same

Stuff em lol. I honestly don't think I'd be able to drive a manual, I don't have enough arms and legs and I'm not the most coordinated person

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

Im taking lessons at the moment, when i was 19 i took 9 months of lessons ( double a week )i just couldnt get the hang of it got to the point my instructor was taking the mick... it really depressed me so i gave up,

September time we and my hubby spoke and i said after christmas i want to start lessons again, but he said why wait... we not really got the money, but it just means i cut back on certain things i would normally get myself... anyways i started end of october.... and to my surprize i am doing a hell of a lot better than last time.. he said i must of remembered things from the lessons i had before... as my instructer only lives 2 doors away from me.. i only pay £30 for a double lesson which is great as before i was paying £42

i have a double lesson in a hour and i will be starting on manoeuvres. dreading it as i no full well this will hold me up big time...

i think this time round i no i need to pass... i need to do it for me and my kids... i hate relying on people...

Dont put any pressure on yourself.. i have set my self a do able goal of at least being put in for my test by my 27th birthday next july...

at the moment im more worried about doing my theory... as i keep reading so many people who have to take 3 or 4 times.... i think once i pass that... i can relax a little and enjoy the lessons a bit more.. have you done your theory yet? x

I actually have my theory tomorrow... so i will let you know how terrible it is haha i am sure i am going to fail tbh! and i really wanted to book my driving test next week so i will be gutted but i cannot do the hazard perception at all !! i get alot of the "cheating detected" signs coming up, how insane is that.... i can't score higher than 30 :/ and i have been doing it for weeks ! oh dear, my advice would be to start practicing early ! x

 

[Beautywithin]

Im taking lessons at the moment, when i was 19 i took 9 months of lessons ( double a week )i just couldnt get the hang of it got to the point my instructor was taking the mick... it really depressed me so i gave up,

September time we and my hubby spoke and i said after christmas i want to start lessons again, but he said why wait... we not really got the money, but it just means i cut back on certain things i would normally get myself... anyways i started end of october.... and to my surprize i am doing a hell of a lot better than last time.. he said i must of remembered things from the lessons i had before... as my instructer only lives 2 doors away from me.. i only pay £30 for a double lesson which is great as before i was paying £42

i have a double lesson in a hour and i will be starting on manoeuvres. dreading it as i no full well this will hold me up big time...

i think this time round i no i need to pass... i need to do it for me and my kids... i hate relying on people...

Dont put any pressure on yourself.. i have set my self a do able goal of at least being put in for my test by my 27th birthday next july...

at the moment im more worried about doing my theory... as i keep reading so many people who have to take 3 or 4 times.... i think once i pass that... i can relax a little and enjoy the lessons a bit more.. have you done your theory yet? x

I actually have my theory tomorrow... so i will let you know how terrible it is haha i am sure i am going to fail tbh! and i really wanted to book my driving test next week so i will be gutted but i cannot do the hazard perception at all !! i get alot of the "cheating detected" signs coming up, how insane is that.... i can't score higher than 30 :/ and i have been doing it for weeks ! oh dear, my advice would be to start practicing early ! x

I am exactly the same... im going to do mine after christmas... it freaked me out when i read about the woman who has taken her theory this is no lie ( 101 times ) and still can't pass it.... i no that is a very extreme case... but i just think on the day my mind will go blank, but yes will keep practicing.... good luck for tomorrow... and let me know how you get on xx

 

[Tegans Mama]

The questions weren't the hard bit on the theory but I did struggle with the hazard perception. I passed by one point