Learning to drive

Right = Faster
Middle = Slower
Left = Press when either;

a. Car gets noisy & +1 to current gear
b. Right seems ineffective & -1 to current gear.
 
I'm at the other end of the spectrum, i just got my car insurance last night and i will be going for a drive on my own for the first time tonight.
Just keep calm and don't try to set of too quickly, slowly let the clutch out and you should be fine. Don't get stressed out when you stall on roundabouts or lights, everyone has done it and it is just part of the learning experience :D
 
Captain_Slick said:
I think the most important thing to know is what car you'll be learning to drive in...
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Why?
I mean unless you're like me and over 6 foot tall a cars a car, I literally only just fitted into my instructors car, so i expect most people will be fine.

When you go to change gear don't bang off the clutch (i kept doing it, instructor was not happy), count 1,2,3 when lifting it up, as boring as it is you wanna get the driving as smooth as possible.
It doesn't have to be perfect, just safe and smooth to pass the test.

Oh and enjoy it, just relax and don't panic, the instructors got dual controls so as long as you don't do anything harsh, you'll be fine.
 
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My baby brother turns 17 on the 27th. I've already sorted him out with a lovely Rover 25. He can't afford lessons and I'm certainly not paying for them :p so I'm going to try to teach him to drive in a car without dual controls.

As they say on Top Gear, "How hard can it be?"

:D

StewartMG, all you really have to remember is that driving is (basically) very simple. Accelerator gives you power, clutch and gearbox deliver it. Brakes are for stopping.

Your driving instructor will make it seem far more difficult than it really is. If they get frustrated or angry with you at any point then they're not cut out for the job - it's their fault not yours, find another instructor :).

Don't look down at the gear stick. It's much better to be in the wrong gear than driving on the pavement.

And above all enjoy :).
 
My main problem when learning to drive was worrying what other road users thought about me being slow etc. Once you learn not to care what others think I felt more comfortable. If you stall dont panic, take your time doing all the checks etc.

There is a lot to learn, but its mostly confidence and practise that will get you through. If you can get a friend or family to take you out for lessons this would be good.

My GF taught me to drive in a car I bought myself. I didnt have any Pro lessons. If I fancied a ciggy I could just pull up and not worry that it was costing me £5 to do so.
 
As an instructor myself, the novilty of you guys spilling my coffee soon wears off (in response to Trifid post No 21)
 
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