Intensive driving courses

JimmyEatWorms · 18 May 2006 at 12:57

Anybody ever done one? Experiences? Good? Bad? Waste of time?

Seriously considering one as I really need to get my finger out and get my license.

iSam · 18 May 2006 at 13:52

I'm also very interested in going on one after my 17th birthday. They sound like a good idea, whether they are any good or not is another matter!

Scottland · 18 May 2006 at 13:54

The problem with these intensive "pass in 1 week" courses is that you get very little experience on the roads before you pass, which isn't a good thing IMO.

William · 18 May 2006 at 13:55

Its all about the milage which you wont get I guess. Plus everyone I have talked to has gone on one hated driving and was knackered by the end of the week.

JimmyEatWorms · 18 May 2006 at 13:58

I hate driving anyway...that's why I still don't have my license at 30

William · 18 May 2006 at 13:59

Then I would say your money and buy a bicycle.

Kroegen · 18 May 2006 at 14:05

JimmyEatWorms said:
I hate driving anyway...that's why I still don't have my license at 30

Im 17, and i couldnt see myself not getting one in my teenage years :eek:

el_dazza · 18 May 2006 at 15:11

JimmyEatWorms said:
I hate driving anyway...that's why I still don't have my license at 30

I love driving, even though i'm still learning! It's great fun

Saytan · 18 May 2006 at 15:16

my housemate did one, and he's an awful driver as a result.

Kroegen · 18 May 2006 at 15:20

el_dazza said:
I love driving, even though i'm still learning! It's great fun

Exactly

BigshotPie · 18 May 2006 at 16:18

I did an intensive, along with two of my mates and my younger sister, all through the same guy. All passed 1st time, and none of us have had any accidents full stop (6years now). My two other good mates did it the normal way, One has written off two cars, and the other had an accident in one of his cars. So from my opinion I would have to disagree with the statements above.

saitrix · 18 May 2006 at 16:31

Kroegen said:
Exactly

Wait til you accually pass, then it's accually fun.

Kroegen · 18 May 2006 at 16:33

saitrix said:
Wait til you accually pass, then it's accually fun.

I was in a lesson, at a junction, and litterally drop the clutch and the car shoots off

I love it.

Rich1988 · 18 May 2006 at 16:34

I love driving too its brilliant fun!! got my test in 3 weeks

saitrix · 18 May 2006 at 16:35

Kroegen said:
I was in a lesson, at a junction, and litterally drop the clutch and the car shoots off I love it.

But you havent done country roads properly yet, trust me.

Kroegen · 18 May 2006 at 16:36

Ive been on a twisty 60mph road. It was great fun in the fwd corsa

saitrix · 18 May 2006 at 16:37

Kroegen said:
Ive been on a twisty 60mph road. It was great fun in the fwd corse

Oh dear i feel sorry for you doing that in a Corsa. 60mph? Thats a mear minimum speed on certain country roads.

penski · 18 May 2006 at 17:13

I did an intensive course - twas the win.

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DreXeL · 18 May 2006 at 17:17

penski said:
I did an intensive course - twas the win.

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Me too. The course was great, the MK3 Fiesta 1.8d I learned in wasn't

Tican · 18 May 2006 at 17:48

Im thinking of doing one of these, any idea on price etc??

Bit OT:

DreXeL are you going to be at JAE06?

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