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I cannot multitask for the life of me when it comes to driving. I've had about 13 lessons and each time my feedback is - "you're multitasking skills need work".
I can see a hazard coming up the road and I know what to do except I just can't execute it.
I've never been good at multitasking, I've always done 1 thing at a time but clearly you can't do that when driving a manual car. Anyways i'm just very worried because I don't see any improvement and I cant practise outside of lessons bc I dont have a car.
any tips
Original post by Anonymous
I cannot multitask for the life of me when it comes to driving. I've had about 13 lessons and each time my feedback is - "you're multitasking skills need work".
I can see a hazard coming up the road and I know what to do except I just can't execute it.
I've never been good at multitasking, I've always done 1 thing at a time but clearly you can't do that when driving a manual car. Anyways i'm just very worried because I don't see any improvement and I cant practise outside of lessons bc I dont have a car.
any tips

Although you don't have a car, do you have access to a car? Do you parents have a car, for example, or an older sibling? Practice is extremely important when it comes to driving, so the more time you're behind the wheel the better.

Another thing worth considering is whether learning to drive an automatic might be more appropriate for you?

They're simpler to drive (no gears or clutch to worry about), but there are downsides. There are fewer automatic driving instructors about, and the lessons tend to be a little more expensive. Also, automatic cars tend to be more expensive to buy and to insure.

Having said that, all electric cars are automatic, and it won't be too long before they're the norm rather than the exception.

Reply 2

Original post by DataVenia
Although you don't have a car, do you have access to a car? Do you parents have a car, for example, or an older sibling? Practice is extremely important when it comes to driving, so the more time you're behind the wheel the better.
Another thing worth considering is whether learning to drive an automatic might be more appropriate for you?
They're simpler to drive (no gears or clutch to worry about), but there are downsides. There are fewer automatic driving instructors about, and the lessons tend to be a little more expensive. Also, automatic cars tend to be more expensive to buy and to insure.
Having said that, all electric cars are automatic, and it won't be too long before they're the norm rather than the exception.
I did want to learn automatic but my family is paying for the lessons so they decided manual. I've already paid so much money in the past and booked future lessons so it would seem like a waste to even try automatic. Hopefully I will get a car soon, I haven't done my theory lesson yet so theres still plenty of time for me to get better before the practical exam and my family have spoken abt maybe getting one but we haven't actually sat down and discussed which car. Also the only car in my family is an automatic so theres no point in using it. I just hoped there would be some sort of mindset or tips or tricks I could learn otherwise Its just gonna take a long time to get better.
Original post by Anonymous
I did want to learn automatic but my family is paying for the lessons so they decided manual. I've already paid so much money in the past and booked future lessons so it would seem like a waste to even try automatic. Hopefully I will get a car soon, I haven't done my theory lesson yet so theres still plenty of time for me to get better before the practical exam and my family have spoken abt maybe getting one but we haven't actually sat down and discussed which car. Also the only car in my family is an automatic so theres no point in using it. I just hoped there would be some sort of mindset or tips or tricks I could learn otherwise Its just gonna take a long time to get better.

Understood. I'm not aware of any "mindset or tips or tricks" which would speed-up the process. It's all about practice, practice, practice.

Reply 4

Original post by Anonymous
I cannot multitask for the life of me when it comes to driving. I've had about 13 lessons and each time my feedback is - "you're multitasking skills need work".
I can see a hazard coming up the road and I know what to do except I just can't execute it.
I've never been good at multitasking, I've always done 1 thing at a time but clearly you can't do that when driving a manual car. Anyways i'm just very worried because I don't see any improvement and I cant practise outside of lessons bc I dont have a car.
any tips

I can't help, but I sympathise. I am shocked that I got a license, since I screwed up multiple times in the test. I've had a license for a year and a half now, and I'm still an awful driver. I avoid driving at all costs. But yeah, practice is the best way to improve...(I haven't). But if you don't have access to anyone's car, then why are you trying to get a license?
(edited 11 months ago)

Reply 5

Original post by DataVenia
Understood. I'm not aware of any "mindset or tips or tricks" which would speed-up the process. It's all about practice, practice, practice.
rip yeah I think you're right. oh well, not the end of the world. Thank you though!

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