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Okay I know it's been crazy while since I last uploaded a post, but I wanted to give an update on how my driving lessons are going at the minute.
I've had five lessons so far, and my sixth will be on Wednesday, and I can say I am absolutely loving them! After everything that had happened last time I took to driving lessons, I am finally enjoying them (if you don't know what I'm on about read my previous post). The first lesson he wanted me getting used to the gears and roundabouts( because I dreaded them!), so he took me around where I lived as well as taking me on roads with a 40, 50 and 60mph speed limits- which was very nerve racking because I hadn't been in the drivers seat in nearly two years!!! As the lessons went on I've discovered things which I am naturally good at, like parallel parking three-point turns, roundabouts and changing up gears, as well as things I need more practice on; for example reversing round corners, bay parking, and occasionally changing down gears... oh and checking my mirrors that is a big one!!! When I say 'occasionally' changing down gears I mean when I'm coming up to a junction or roundabout, and I have to judge whether I can change from 2nd to 1st or if I can continue in 2nd slowing down my speed. This will come in time, my instructor said as I need time to adjust being behind the wheel again after so long. Bay parking I have always struggled with, which is no surprise and reversing round a corner was one I hadn't practiced before I stopped late 2015. My recent lesson was my best according to my instructor, as we practiced parallel parking again and again- every time I did it I was spot on. I always thought I wasn't good at this parking technique, but apparently I'm a natural! My confidence has definitely grown whilst pursuing lessons again, I can't believe how low it was when stopped doing lessons two years ago. I also have my theory test soon which is crazy as it seemed only yesterday since I booked it! I've been really cracking down and revising using the theory app on my phone. The mock tests I've done so far have been good, with results of 46/50 for the multiple choice which is a solid pass (43/50 is the pass rate). The hazard perception is more struggling, hopefully between now and my test I can improve. I am slightly nervous for the test but not as nervous as I thought. I will update on how I go on, if I fail I fail as long as I've tried my hardest. If I pass I'll be a happy bunny then I can concentrate on my practical test!!
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