I’ve had my provisional driving licence now for over 2 months, but last night, at 5.00pm I had my very first driving lesson!! Yep, it was the very first time in my life that I have sat in the drivers seat of a car, and although I was nervous as hell, my instructor eased my nerves and the whole hour went smoothly…. I didn’t even stall the engine!!!
Basically I was just taught the basic understandings of how a car works. Once I got to grips with the clutch and gear changing, to my surprise I was asked to drive down a couple of roads near to where I live (see map below for route). I was asked to do the route twice.
Can’t wait for my next lesson in two weeks time (couldnt get one for next week unfortunatly)
Remember :—-
* Start ignition
* Check gear is in neutral
* Press down on clutch all the way
* Place car in 1st gear.
* Check mirrors, and all blindspots
* Press down gently on the accelerator then bring the clutch up until you reach the biting point
* Remove handbrake
And away we go………
Check back again soon for another exciting episode of ‘Learning to drive (and trying not to crash into anything or anyone) with Stuart Wilson!!’
