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Driving after a long break.
I haven't driven since October (I sold my car before going to uni) and I am a little worried getting back in the driving seat after such a long time.
Before I stopped, I was a really good driver... but I'm worried that I'll have lost all my ability. Have any of you been in a similar situation? Do you find that it's like riding a bike - it all comes straight back to you?
The only reason I'm so concerned is that I've landed a chauffeuring job next week, and I'll be driving a much bigger car than I am used to. I'm pretty nervous about it, so any reassurance would be appreciated.
Before I stopped, I was a really good driver... but I'm worried that I'll have lost all my ability. Have any of you been in a similar situation? Do you find that it's like riding a bike - it all comes straight back to you?
The only reason I'm so concerned is that I've landed a chauffeuring job next week, and I'll be driving a much bigger car than I am used to. I'm pretty nervous about it, so any reassurance would be appreciated.
Reply 1
You will be fine, just make sure you take it easy to start off with, it's really not a long gap.
Reply 3
pumpkin7
once you learn to drive, you don't forget. it's like learning to walk.. except more.. dangerous.
Haha, that's what worries me. If you make a mistake walking, you fall over and cut something. If you do something wrong in a car, it's hello mortuary.
Well...possibly but despite what most of the media and the gov't say, most people walk away from RTAs, otherwise the population of this country would be much smaller!
Besides if you are chauffering, you probs have a big car that is full of safety kit, i wouldn't worry about it. Just be aware that you have pretty limited experience so just go steady, which you MUST do if you are chauffeur anyway, don't brake, let the car glide to a stop
I don't want to feel you stopping, i want to have a smooth ride and be able to work and have a pleasant journey. Geoff (our chaffeur) always says that it is more important for your client to arrive late but relaxed than late and flustered! Only drive fast if your client wishes you to do so.
Graham
Besides if you are chauffering, you probs have a big car that is full of safety kit, i wouldn't worry about it. Just be aware that you have pretty limited experience so just go steady, which you MUST do if you are chauffeur anyway, don't brake, let the car glide to a stop
I don't want to feel you stopping, i want to have a smooth ride and be able to work and have a pleasant journey. Geoff (our chaffeur) always says that it is more important for your client to arrive late but relaxed than late and flustered! Only drive fast if your client wishes you to do so.
Graham
Reply 5
gbduo
Well...possibly but despite what most of the media and the gov't say, most people walk away from RTAs, otherwise the population of this country would be much smaller!
Besides if you are chauffering, you probs have a big car that is full of safety kit, i wouldn't worry about it. Just be aware that you have pretty limited experience so just go steady, which you MUST do if you are chauffeur anyway, don't brake, let the car glide to a stop
I don't want to feel you stopping, i want to have a smooth ride and be able to work and have a pleasant journey. Geoff (our chaffeur) always says that it is more important for your client to arrive late but relaxed than late and flustered! Only drive fast if your client wishes you to do so.
Graham
Besides if you are chauffering, you probs have a big car that is full of safety kit, i wouldn't worry about it. Just be aware that you have pretty limited experience so just go steady, which you MUST do if you are chauffeur anyway, don't brake, let the car glide to a stop
I don't want to feel you stopping, i want to have a smooth ride and be able to work and have a pleasant journey. Geoff (our chaffeur) always says that it is more important for your client to arrive late but relaxed than late and flustered! Only drive fast if your client wishes you to do so.
Graham
Sound advice there, Graham.
I'm doing the job for a family friend and his associates (they are all barristers) so you can understand why I'm a little anxious!
I have very good concentration though, and I'm sure it will all be fine. If I do a good job, I'll be able to live off the tips for the rest of my life.
Equally if I screw up, it's curtains...
Reply 6
Make sure you have appropriate insurance for the car you are driving.
A lot of people seem to finish driving for a year when they go to uni and either keep their car at home or use their parents car, it really is not something you should be worried about.
A lot of people seem to finish driving for a year when they go to uni and either keep their car at home or use their parents car, it really is not something you should be worried about.
Reply 7
pghstochaj
Make sure you have appropriate insurance for the car you are driving.
A lot of people seem to finish driving for a year when they go to uni and either keep their car at home or use their parents car, it really is not something you should be worried about.
A lot of people seem to finish driving for a year when they go to uni and either keep their car at home or use their parents car, it really is not something you should be worried about.
It's ok, they're adding me onto their policy for the day.
My dad is going to try and add me onto my mum's insurance tomorrow so that I can have some practice before the 'big day'. You're right, I am probably worrying about nothing.
Reply 8
I went from Christmas time to June without driving, and from October-Christmas without driving. Getting to drive again at xmas was most scary cuz I wasn't driving my little corsa anymore,but mums big car! but this time, almost 5 months without driving, and it's been alright. Bit scary to start off with, and I'd say it's taken a good while for me to get my confidence back, but thats all it is really. Good luck and I'm sure you'll be fine :-)
Reply 9
Well I drove for the first time in 9 months today, and it was like I'd never been away! It all came back instantly. I did stall once, but it was my mum's car and I'm not used to driving diesels.
The car I have to drive on Tuesday is a people carrier... I've never driven anything that big before (my last car was a Citroen C2, which is tiny) but I've been assured that it will be fine.
What's it like going from a tiny car to a massive people carrier? Does it take ages to get used to the length and width?
The car I have to drive on Tuesday is a people carrier... I've never driven anything that big before (my last car was a Citroen C2, which is tiny) but I've been assured that it will be fine.
What's it like going from a tiny car to a massive people carrier? Does it take ages to get used to the length and width?
These people are right - you don't forget how to drive! I wasn't that good at driving and with a 6 month break I'm still at the same level...
One thing I did start to forget however was the rules of the road a bit :O e.g. roundabouts etc. So just refresh your memory before you start taking long/complex routes!
Good luck!!!
One thing I did start to forget however was the rules of the road a bit :O e.g. roundabouts etc. So just refresh your memory before you start taking long/complex routes!
Good luck!!!
Reply 11
jeffers, once youve been driving for a few minutes you'll get used to the new wheels. I hadn't driven since september, then hired a jeep this holiday to drive out in thailand and although i had to use my mirrors a bit more (jeep was higher + wider than my old golf) at the end of the day it's still just a car.
Good luck mate
Good luck mate
Reply 12
You just need a short time to get used to driving again after a break away and after 5 or 10 mins, then you're finding it fine again Don't worry about it - it is just like riding a bike.
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