still havent driven

[kitten_uk2]

well you see my problem is i passed my car test in march 2005 and have no confidence to drive bymyself any ideas, i really need to get my head round this, as it would make my hubby extremely happy, as we are both named on our escort car which i never drive.

[Ethel]

Get up before first light in the morning, and drive round the local early before anyone else is about.

You'll cope.

[phizzy]

well little kitten - have some 'refresher' lessons from a good driving school (maybe you had lessons off one) - then try the early morning sneaky driving,(as already suggested, then give yourself a time limit of 2 to 3 weeks, but if still nervous maybe you shouldn't have passed your test in the first place ? not all people make good drivers, but stick with it for your own peace of mind, and your hubbies - good luck.

[Dusty Bin]

A bit confused : do you drive with a passenger, eg. your husband , in the car, or not at all?

If you don't drive at all, don't start driving with your husband in the passenger seat! Take a lesson from a driving instructor and get your husband to sit in the back seat. He'll then see how good a driver you are.

If you do drive the car with your husband as a passenger already, then go with the idea of an early morning drive, even if it's in, for instance, the local cinema's car park...if there's one near you.

Good luck!

[kitten_uk2]

when i passed my test my dad bought me a little fiesta, not power steering,which i disliked but i still drove it with my hubby nx to me. then i took it out on my own and some white van man intimidated me to reversing down this rd, there was no where for me to go other than reverse and it was my right of way. so that put me off slightly, i didnt drive that car again, then we got an escort, i have driven once with hubby next to me and that was during an arguement when i just came out with "IM DRIVING NOW", it was alright until nerves got better of me. i really really want to do this, but im such a low esteem person. my old driving instructor wont help me out. and i passed first time with him.

[Paul22118]

Try these guys:-National Administration Centre,
Drive Alive UK Ltd
Diss Business Centre
Dark Lane
Diss
Norfolk IP21 4HD

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[kitten_uk2]

thnx paul, im sure there a good company, but im from the midlands hun, so bit far for me. doews anyone think i should have more lessons to gain some confidence

[dusty1]

As an ex driving instructor, I would have a couple of refresher lessons in your own car to get used to that, having done that, as soon as your last lesson is over, take your car on a short drive round a block on your own and back, you will feel pleased that you done it, and may want to do it again if so do it again or go a bit further. I used to do this with all my pupils that had cars, after there test because it does feel strange with nobody sitting next to you and the feeling that if anything happends there is nobody to help, once you have done this you will feel great I promise.
All the best with it.
P.S. B.S.M will do this or most private schools will they may insist that you use a driving school car for the first lesson but will be happy to use yours for the second.

[kitten_uk2]

thanx for that answer, i did ask my last drivin instructor but he said he couldnt help me because he wasnt insured to or something. think i will give a driving school a go tho, after all ive done the worst bit so cant fail on them!

[boojp]

Ya gotta go out early in the morning by yourself and do a simple short drive when nobody's around. This will familiarise you with all the local lanes and junctions etc to anticipate and give you your much needed confidence. It would be a good idea to do it bit by bit, not necessarily go out onto busy fast roads with major roundabouts when it's busy although you will cope because that is why you passed your test! But I know why you are scared. That is why I think you should just take it one step at a time and set realistic goals. Before you know it you will be hitting the motorways with no probs whatsoever. Happy driving.