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Original post by ohhello92x
I had a lesson today, pretty good considering I had two lessons on the trot where I was messing up :redface:
And I've got my test in August :biggrin:

How about you?


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Nice one :smile: what did you do on your lesson? Mines mostly focusing in maneuvers recently

I've not had a lesson for a fortnight since I've had a virus and been resting but I've got a double one this Thursday :smile: my brain feels like mush atm but I'm hoping I get back into the driving groove by Thursday :colondollar:

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Original post by Spock's Socks
Nice one :smile: what did you do on your lesson? Mines mostly focusing in maneuvers recently

I've not had a lesson for a fortnight since I've had a virus and been resting but I've got a double one this Thursday :smile: my brain feels like mush atm but I'm hoping I get back into the driving groove by Thursday :colondollar:

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Yeah :smile: did the turn in the road, parallel park and reverse round the corner in today's lesson :redface:! Yeah same the main focus of each of my lessons is manoeuvres :smile:

Aw no :frown: hope you feel better! Ah that's good :biggrin: I'm sure you'll be fine when Thursday comes round :smile:


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Was meant to have a lesson this morning but my instructor cancelled as she has the cold is taking meds for it and they make you drowsy. Its a blessing in disguise it got cancelled because I haven't slept much after my stepdad taking another mini stroke last night and yesterday all day I hadn't slept a wink because I was up and down with a dodgy gut that day so yesterday was hellish! Planning to just relax and catch up with rest as much as possible today

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Original post by Spock's Socks
Was meant to have a lesson this morning but my instructor cancelled as she has the cold is taking meds for it and they make you drowsy. Its a blessing in disguise it got cancelled because I haven't slept much after my stepdad taking another mini stroke last night and yesterday all day I hadn't slept a wink because I was up and down with a dodgy gut that day so yesterday was hellish! Planning to just relax and catch up with rest as much as possible today

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Oh no! Hope you and your step dad get better soon :smile:


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Original post by ohhello92x
Oh no! Hope you and your step dad get better soon :smile:


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Thank you! He's on the mend thankfully :h:

I've got a double lesson on Wednesday and tbh, I'm quite nervous for it :frown: I've not been driving for about 3/4 weeks because my panic attacks have been bad and then my stepdad taking ill and my anxiety is still a bit high but I'm scared if I don't go this week, I'll end up quitting again like I did last year when my anxiety got worse. I've cancelled my driving test as well which was probably a stupid move but my mum says I should get more practice in first and only book it when I feel really confident

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Original post by Spock's Socks
Thank you! He's on the mend thankfully :h:

I've got a double lesson on Wednesday and tbh, I'm quite nervous for it :frown: I've not been driving for about 3/4 weeks because my panic attacks have been bad and then my stepdad taking ill and my anxiety is still a bit high but I'm scared if I don't go this week, I'll end up quitting again like I did last year when my anxiety got worse. I've cancelled my driving test as well which was probably a stupid move but my mum says I should get more practice in first and only book it when I feel really confident

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Aw that's good :smile:

Well I suppose if you don't feel confident enough to take your test then I suppose it's the right move :redface:


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Bit of backstory I've been doing my lessons for quite a while but had to take a hiatus from Jan till about May due to some mental health rubbish! I got back into it quite well and remembered most things... BUT

My dad thought he would surprise me and buy me my first car to practise in so I can get to test standard quicker. So he got me a ford Ka (apparently fords are the best..and I must have a ford xD)

anyway I'm just so frustrated because I can't get clutch control right in my own car where it's almost perfect in my instructors car (toytoa). I don't know if I'm messing up my own car because my dad keeps screaming to add 'more petrol' when I set off or I just can't get used to it. But I've had it a while now and it's really getting me down to the point where I just wanna pass in my instructors car and just get my car swapped for an automatic :frown: my dad thinks I'm doing a great job handling my car but I'm 'too slow on the clutch' it's just so ugh. I don't know if it's cos he's shouting constantly or I just will never get it What's wrong with me?

Plz help. I'm so beaten down cos of it.


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Original post by Salamence91
Bit of backstory I've been doing my lessons for quite a while but had to take a hiatus from Jan till about May due to some mental health rubbish! I got back into it quite well and remembered most things... BUT

My dad thought he would surprise me and buy me my first car to practise in so I can get to test standard quicker. So he got me a ford Ka (apparently fords are the best..and I must have a ford xD)

anyway I'm just so frustrated because I can't get clutch control right in my own car where it's almost perfect in my instructors car (toytoa). I don't know if I'm messing up my own car because my dad keeps screaming to add 'more petrol' when I set off or I just can't get used to it. But I've had it a while now and it's really getting me down to the point where I just wanna pass in my instructors car and just get my car swapped for an automatic :frown: my dad thinks I'm doing a great job handling my car but I'm 'too slow on the clutch' it's just so ugh. I don't know if it's cos he's shouting constantly or I just will never get it What's wrong with me?

Plz help. I'm so beaten down cos of it.


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Maybe it's because it's a different make to your instructors car and you're just getting use to it :redface: and maybe it's because your dad is shouting too which doesn't help

When I first started driving lessons, my first instructor was ok and then down the line it got to the point where he was shouting at me when I was making mistakes and he even had the cheek to turn round and ask me if I was doing my lessons because everyone else was driving/being forced to do them and I was like no because he basically knocked my confidence and my driving wasn't so good so I stopped having lessons up until September just gone (now got a decent instructor obviously :biggrin:) so know how you feel :redface:

But you'll be fine :smile:


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Hello :h:. How long has everyone revised for their theory if you have taken the test resulting with a pass, and any experiences on an intense driving course? What resources would you suggest for theory revision? Thank you, much appreciated :smile:
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Finding the cash to afford the lessons ..
Original post by nadzworldz
Hello :h:. How long has everyone revised for their theory if you have taken the test resulting with a pass, and any experiences on an intense driving course? Thank you, much appreciated :smile:


I revised for an hour or so the night before, and passed. - Admittedly I had ridden 125cc motorbikes, so I understood the road and so on.

Shouldn't take too long, regardless of experience.
5-10 hours I'd say without any prior experience of the textbook for multiple choice, as well as a CD for the click test.
Original post by nadzworldz
Hello :h:. How long has everyone revised for their theory if you have taken the test resulting with a pass, and any experiences on an intense driving course? Thank you, much appreciated :smile:


I passed my theory first time back in April, and revised on/off for a few months leading up to it :redface: and I haven't had any experiences regarding the intense driving course, sorry :redface:


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Original post by fr0sr_
I revised for an hour or so the night before, and passed. - Admittedly I had ridden 125cc motorbikes, so I understood the road and so on.

Shouldn't take too long, regardless of experience.
5-10 hours I'd say without any prior experience of the textbook for multiple choice, as well as a CD for the click test.
wow that is impressive and well done! :smile: Ah okay cool and yes that's brilliant you did :biggrin:.

Thank you, what did you use to book(s)/resources did you use to revise and the CD (if you don't mind me asking)? :h:
Original post by nadzworldz
wow that is impressive and well done! :smile: Ah okay cool and yes that's brilliant you did :biggrin:.

Thank you, what did you use to book(s)/resources did you use to revise and the CD (if you don't mind me asking)? :h:


I'll be honest and say I did just scrape a pass, so admittedly it wasn't a good idea to leave it to the last evening before the test. :P

Err, I'll have a look when I get home, but I'm sure any approved reading material/click test would do :smile:
I'll let you know!
Original post by ohhello92x
I passed my theory first time back in April, and revised on/off for a few months leading up to it :redface: and I haven't had any experiences regarding the intense driving course, sorry :redface:


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Hello, hope you're well :biggrin:. Ah that's brilliant and well done :smile:. Thank you and it's okay you don't need to apologise :h:. Thank you.
Original post by nadzworldz
Hello, hope you're well :biggrin:. Ah that's brilliant and well done :smile:. Thank you and it's okay you don't need to apologise :h:. Thank you.


Thank you
And you're welcome :biggrin:


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Got a lesson tomorrow and then my test next week. I keep making more and more mistakes every lesson though. :/

Original post by Salamence91
Bit of backstory I've been doing my lessons for quite a while but had to take a hiatus from Jan till about May due to some mental health rubbish! I got back into it quite well and remembered most things... BUT

My dad thought he would surprise me and buy me my first car to practise in so I can get to test standard quicker. So he got me a ford Ka (apparently fords are the best..and I must have a ford xD)

anyway I'm just so frustrated because I can't get clutch control right in my own car where it's almost perfect in my instructors car (toytoa). I don't know if I'm messing up my own car because my dad keeps screaming to add 'more petrol' when I set off or I just can't get used to it. But I've had it a while now and it's really getting me down to the point where I just wanna pass in my instructors car and just get my car swapped for an automatic :frown: my dad thinks I'm doing a great job handling my car but I'm 'too slow on the clutch' it's just so ugh. I don't know if it's cos he's shouting constantly or I just will never get it What's wrong with me?

Plz help. I'm so beaten down cos of it.


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This is exactly my problem. It's so hard going between your instructors car and your own. You'll get better with practise.
Original post by nadzworldz
Hello :h:. How long has everyone revised for their theory if you have taken the test resulting with a pass, and any experiences on an intense driving course? What resources would you suggest for theory revision? Thank you, much appreciated :smile:


Hey, I revised using www.toptests.co.uk, it's so good!

I got my provisional license the day after boxing day in 2015, booked my theory for 8 days later, revised for 1-2 hours a day until my test and passed with 48/50 and 64/75, so i really recommend it!

As for my driving lessons, I started on April 1st and I've had about 11/12 lessons and my test in on the 4th July! Hope this helps and good luck! :smile:
Original post by fefssdf
Finding the cash to afford the lessons ..


I agree, it's very expensive to learn. I've probably spent £600 already.
Has anyone got any tips for my driving test? It's in 6 days and I'm petrified!

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