Things you struggle with mostly while learning to drive

Just had my second mock test yesterday.. 11 minors and 2 serious faults, not much better than my first one which was 11 minors and 6 serious faults. But I just learned that it's what, 15 or more minors for a fail? So if I didn't get those serious faults I'd have passed.. I got one serious fault because was turning left and I took it WAYY too wide, no idea why? Then another serious fault for reverse round a corner. This was because I attempted to park in a bay but another car stole my space, I got all flustered and the car park was very small so there wasn't really anywhere else for me to park. So instructor told me to reverse out round the corner, and I decided to just do it very fast with no observation or control.. this is because when I drive with my dad tbh it's of course much less how things should be done. So I treated it like I was driving with him which is obviously a huge no.. I have my test on April 28th and i really need to pass because I'm going away travelling for 2 months early May so I'm desperate to pass

Waaay back in the beginning, I used to keep both feet on clutch and gas simultaneously whilst the car jerked around like crazy. For ages, I couldn't figure out how to stop it. After a while, you learn what your car feels like and how sensitive all the pedals are - especially the gas - which barely needs to be touched in the car I drive. Another thing I still struggle with is lane positioning. I'm always far too close to parked vehicles and the curb. Especially with a bay park, which most people find difficult, my advice would be to relax and concentrate hard. Make sure your timing is right. As soon as you lose control of the clutch and it rises even a tiny bit, the speed will prevent you from parking properly so always hold the clutch where it should be, especially when reversing. Don't rush it because if you put the lock on too early or late, you will swing out wide on either side and then it becomes almost impossible to be within the white lines without starting again, so take your time and you should be fine. My instructor told me that you don't have to have your seatbelt on during any of the 3 manoeuvres, which allows you to get the best view of the road in front of you. I find this, combined with checking mirrors is the easiest way to see where the car needs to be heading. Good luck

My first lesson after failing the first test went really well. I've no idea where it's come from but I'm feeling more confident and determined to do well and pass the second test. My instructor said I seemed different too, hopefully in a good way haha. There's not much he can do in terms of learning but I've said I want to continue having a lesson each week until my next test so that I don't lose any skills or my confidence. I don't like even missing a week incase I end up being nervy on something again.

I'm fine with the clutch during regular driving but not so confident when it comes to maneuvers. Even though I've always done well with them under guidance I do end up bringing the clutch up a bit too quickly! I don't stall or anything but my instructor says i need to be a bit slower with maneuvers so I don't overcook it.
When I first started my lessons I used to keep my left foot hovered over the clutch 'just incase', probably because my reactions were slower then. Now I don't even think about it.

That's really good, well done ! When I passed on my 3rd attempt, I just kept having lessons in between, think it was just easier for me so I didn't forget anything and just to keep practicing as I never had practice outside of lessons. But hopefully you'll pass next time !


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roundabouts​ are one of the toughest for me as my positioning is wrong. Also it's confusing when to put on you indicators.

It differs but the general rule is that you approach in the left lane if you're turning left or going straight ahead. Approach in the right if you're turning right. Indicate on approach only if you're turning left or right. You indicate to leave the roundabout before your exit. So if you're going straight, indicate after the first exit. If you're turning right, indicate off after you've passed the second exit.
After typing that, I realise it might be slightly confusing

It differs but the general rule is that you approach in the left lane if you're turning left or going straight ahead. Approach in the right if you're turning right. Indicate on approach only if you're turning left or right. You indicate to leave the roundabout before your exit. So if you're going straight, indicate after the first exit. If you're turning right, indicate off after you've passed the second exit.
After typing that, I realise it might be slightly confusing

My instructor taught me to stay on the outside if you're turning left and Stay on the inside when turning right.
Under any circumstance would i need to indicate just before I enter the roundabout or do I only indicate just before i exit the roundabout.
Also what do you mean by indicate off after you've passed the second exit.
It's just a lil confusing lol

You need to indicate when you approach a roundabout. Indicate left for first exit, no indication if going ahead, and indicate right if you're in the right hand lane and going off at the 3rd/4th exit etc. if you're going ahead you still need to indicate after you pass the first exit if ahead is the 2nd or more exit. And the same for any other exit after that if going right, you switch from right indication to left indication when your exit is the next one. I've probably made it sound more confusing but that's the best i can explain it haha.

My instructor taught me to stay on the outside if you're turning left and Stay on the inside when turning right.
Under any circumstance would i need to indicate just before I enter the roundabout or do I only indicate just before i exit the roundabout.
Also what do you mean by indicate off after you've passed the second exit.
It's just a lil confusing lol

So after a year out of lessons due to my health, I'm now back at driving lessons. I had my first lesson today and it was with a new instructor. I made a thread like this last year when I first started and thought I'd make another

I think back then, gears were my biggest hurdle. Now its definitely the clutch and acceleration. I either don't rev enough or I don't lift the clutch up in time or all that jazz. Stalled 3 times today and all at busy junctions after a year out though, I was expecting it. Not a lover of reversing either. I can reverse perfectly in a straight line but that's it!

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