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Re: Yes, you did. Vivien Send a noteboard - 16/12/2011 12:25:30 AM
I'm not getting any driving experience except with the instructor. My parents refuse to take me driving on the streets. They have a point- the instructor has that brake and has experience with student drivers. If anyhing were to happen, it's on him and the driving school.

This sounds great in theory but I really don't see the "country road practice" thing happening. Even if I had a theoretical person that's willing to drive with me, how would I get there in order to have my lesson?

I do my best to concentrate and observe everything but it's really hard. (It goes without saying that I'm not going to be talking on the phone while driving) I know I don't notice everything I should be and I make mistakes but as it is I'm exhausted towards the end of the lesson. I don't concentrate this hard on math tests.

I'm 18+ so I'm not subject to the pretty strict requirements that 17 year olds have. I've been taking private lessons with an instructor who is with a driving school and I also attended a one time driving safety lecture/presentation, which is mandatory for all prospective drivers. Oh, and I also sat for the written test to get a learner's permit. Twice.


Private lessons is essentially the same thing. I suggest you keep taking those lessons until your fear/anxiety lessen considerably. Also, since you have a learner's permit, you should also drive with someone you think is a good driver on more suburban or country roads.

And here are my little tidbits of advice on driving. Driving is not really that hard as long as you just pay attention. If you pay attention to the cars and signs, you have more information, which gives you more options to avoide problems when something amiss occurs. Also, be a defensive driver, because most accidents are caused by people who don't pay attention. That really helps avoid problems. Finally, avoid distractions. Turn off the radio. DO NOT use the phone. Keep talk to passengers at a minimum.

The more you drive like that, the more confidence you'll get. At some point, you'll wonder why you were ever anxious about driving.
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That's not a sign. Aeryn - 14/12/2011 05:29:36 PM 953 Views
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I found driving nervewracking until I got to do it by myself. NZ has a great system, IMO. Rebekah - 15/12/2011 01:48:19 PM 817 Views
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Amusing (to me) comparison to sex risks. Vivien - 17/12/2011 05:50:16 PM 952 Views
That last part: just a joke. Vivien - 17/12/2011 06:06:43 PM 1010 Views
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No. But it is true that my risk aversion coefficient is too high. Vivien - 17/12/2011 06:49:33 PM 801 Views
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Finally! The right word. Vivien - 19/12/2011 02:19:53 AM 837 Views
Re: Finally! The right word. TaskmasterJack - 19/12/2011 02:51:51 AM 785 Views
No problem. aerocontrols - 19/12/2011 06:36:59 AM 1214 Views
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