Tails Does Driving

Howdy

So learning to drive is something I've been putting off for years. Unfortunately I am extremely old and I never learnt to drive when I was 17 like everybody else does because I grew up in London and there was no point; buses were free! I also couldn't afford it at the time, but now that I'm further along with my university studies and I'm needing to go reasonable distances to go on placements, it's becoming apparent that I can't afford not to learn to drive. I absolutely love cycling but there is a limit to how far I can cycle in a day, where I live now cycling is very dangerous.

So, here we are! I've set myself the target of passing my test by November, which is when I finish lectures and my course becomes entirely placement based. I think that might be a bit ambitious given that at current I haven't even done my theory test, but I can only try! My previous driving experience is extremely limited. I've driven a JCB (which was automatic s hardly counts ) on private land as well as my friend's old truck, also on private land. That wasn't automatic and I had a hard enough time even trying to get from first year into second so, uhhh, I feel like this driving thing might be a bit of an uphill struggle I feel like cycling has at least given me a better understanding of the rules of the road and a better awareness of people sharing the road with me which is good, but I don't know anybody that's been driving long enough to take me out to practice between lessons so that might slow things down a little.

Anyway, I've broken the whole process down into baby steps to make sure I don't forget anything.

☑ Go to the optician so I can actually legally drive...
☑ Order documents to prove my identity so I can order a license
☑ Order provisional license
☑ Receive provisional license
☐ Book theory test
☐ Study for theory test
☐ Do theory test
☐ Research driving lesson providers, cost etc
☐ Book driving lessons
☐ Have driving lessons!
☐ Book driving test
☐ Sit driving test
☐ Pass driving test!
☐ Get provisional license changed to a full license
☐ Research car insurance options
☐ Research cars
☐ Buy and insure car
☐ I'm freeeeeeeee!

I think that's about it! If anyone has any sage advice it would be much appreciated

How long did it take you to receive your provisional?

also good luck

I'm in the same position of not learning to drive at 17. I've found having a really good and understanding instructor really helps. I've learnt on an off but I've had about 15 hours of lessons and learnt everything I need to for my test- I just keep on making simple, really annoying mistakes

Sending you lots of luck- and make sure you enjoy it

Howdy

So learning to drive is something I've been putting off for years. Unfortunately I am extremely old and I never learnt to drive when I was 17 like everybody else does because I grew up in London and there was no point; buses were free! I also couldn't afford it at the time, but now that I'm further along with my university studies and I'm needing to go reasonable distances to go on placements, it's becoming apparent that I can't afford not to learn to drive. I absolutely love cycling but there is a limit to how far I can cycle in a day, and where I live now cycling is actually very dangerous. Not to mention the fact that I don't control the weather and occasionally turning up for a day of work soaked to the skin from rain doesn't give a great impression.

So, here we are! I've set myself the target of passing my test by November, which is when I finish lectures and my course becomes entirely placement based. I think that might be a bit ambitious given that at current I haven't even done my theory test, but I can only try! My previous driving experience is extremely limited. I've driven a JCB (which was automatic so hardly counts ) on private land as well as my friend's old truck, also on private land. That wasn't automatic and I had a hard enough time even trying to get from first year into second so, uhhh, I feel like this driving thing might be a bit of an uphill struggle I feel like cycling has at least given me a better understanding of the rules of the road and a better awareness of people sharing the road with me which is good, but I don't know anybody that's been driving long enough to take me out to practice between lessons so that might slow things down a little.

Anyway, I've broken the whole process down into baby steps to make sure I don't forget anything.

☑ Go to the optician so I can actually legally drive...
☑ Order documents to prove my identity so I can order a license
☑ Order provisional license
☑ Receive provisional license
☐ Book theory test
☐ Study for theory test
☐ Do theory test
☐ Research driving lesson providers, cost etc
☐ Book driving lessons
☐ Have driving lessons!
☐ Book driving test
☐ Sit driving test
☐ Pass driving test!
☐ Get provisional license changed to a full license
☐ Research car insurance options
☐ Research cars
☐ Buy and insure car
☐ I'm freeeeeeeee!

I think that's about it! If anyone has any sage advice it would be much appreciated

Subbing! Passed my theory first time - with a lot of revision but recently failed my driving test