Grrr! :(

[wiggal]

Hey all! So yea, I'm learning to drive at the mo, and took my car out for the first time yesterday with my partner (he has been driving 10 years now). Today I wanted to go to the shop when I got in from work, and he said I could drive there, it is literally a 1 minute drive! So I started reversing out of the parking space, and there was a car parked at 90 degrees to my car so Alan directed me out of the space, and I just reversed slghtly to far, and touched the kurb out the front of the neighbours house. Next thing I can see is her legging it towards the car (in the rear view mirror). Alan told me to go back into the space as there was now a car either side of me, waiting to go either way! And then I burst into tears because of the neighbour :( Really shook me up as I didnt even go onto her garden. Has taken me months to go out in my own car, and now I dont want to do it again :( Can I have a hug!? xx

[weeal]

awww wiggal, heres a {{{hug}}} from wee me

try not to let this put you off hon

[cruella]

Awwh wiggal
Poor you.
Big hugs but some advice to you.
You must try to drive again asap. If not, your confidence is going to take a knock.
Good Luck
Go out in it tomorrow.

[bigmamma]

Awww , wiggal babe , don't let that niggle put you off , have a big hug honey , and promise you will get back in the driving seat eh ? ((( hug ))) xxxxxx

[wiggal]

Alan drove me to the shop in the end as I got out the car and refused to get back in, and I was in tears, and he hadnt seen the neighbour so didnt know why. When I told him he then went to the neighbours when we got in and she said she didnt realise it was us!

But its really put me off now and I'm still all shakey n tearful!

[cruella]

You have to get your confidence back girl!
Go on, you know you can do it!
Drive the car tomorrow or tonight when it is quiet.

[wiggal]

I may try again tomorrow, but I have my next lesson on Thursday anyway.
Just feel so s***! Took me so long to drive my lovely little KA, and phoned my mum yesterday so happy! And now today this!

[cruella]

Just a hiccup.
Don't worry about it too much. xx

[wiggal]

I cant go out tonight as I had a smoke and poured a pint as soon as I got in the door lol!

Alan said lucky she didnt bang on the window and start having a go as he would be likely to have a go back as I had done nothing wrong!

[cruella]

There ya go
Okay, tomorrow then.
Hope you enjoyed your drink!
Throw one this way.

[Jugglering]

LOL - ya daftie - all you did was *kiss* the kerb.... see, you were introducing your car to the kerb, helping them to make friends... (that's what kerbs are for !)

Take no notice of your neighbour - everyone has to learn to drive once and it sounds like you are doing ok, come on lass, lots of people have trouble finding reverse ! When you pass your test, your confidence will soar and you can put your nose up the air at your neighbour because you will be zooming around everywhere !

[cuddleMe]

Awwwww Wiggle ((((((((((((((((cuddles))))))))))))))))))

u will be fine!! dont let that put u off!!! practice makes perfect :) xxxxxx

i drove on the motorway on my own 1-2 wk after i past :D well scarey but i was on the slow lane :P driving 60mph lol

[dustypuss]

dont .let it put you off . people are weird when it comes to learners . I'm a instructor and I've had to put up with this sh*t for the last 20+ years.

just for you ( HUUUUUUUUUUGS )

[tiggerblue10]

Aww Wiggal, don't worry. It has happened and still happens to us all. I nearly had a mishap when I was driving earlier. Don't let it or your neighbour put you off.

You will get used to it hun. (((Hug))) xxx

[hippyhoppy]

{{{hug}}} You CAN do it. I drive now down the M25/M40/M42 without even thinking about it, which might sound wrong, however I was coming home from my parents this weekend and gave my daughter a right old heads up re motorway driving and etiquette, ie, don't hog the middle lane...be aware that your actions don't compact on another driver, etc (really boring and I got told to shut up and put on a CD instead!)...try again..If that neighbour comes out give her whatfor for parking inconsideratley.....

[scorpious123]

lol wiggle send the hit men round if neighbour starts, we all hit kerbs since i have been driving i have wrote off about 5 cars had about, had about 20 accidents some not all my fault. Because of these accidents i have had my girlfriend thinks i have ADHD lol.

Anyone want a lift lol

[wiggal]

Ta everyone :)
All your words of encouragement & hugs are very appreciated!

I've had my car 18 months now, so yesterday was a big thing for me, love her loads! Shes called Cassie!

[mirela]

hug and kiss, wiggal, im learning at moment as well.last time my bf let me drive his dad's car, i stalled in the middle of road and blocked it, after that he said no way i drive his new car:@ hug again, hope we both can pass soon xxx

[saxy_jag]

Yeah, one of those things. You'll be telling that neighbour to sod off and mind their own business in no time at all.

I've been driving nearly thirty years now, and I still make a few mistakes. We all do. When I do, though, and people go ape at me even though there's no damage done, I just kinda shrug my shoulders at them and say "yeah, yeah, done, sorry, no harm done this time, now get over it," and I drive off and let them stew in it. I know I'm no use to anyone on the road if I let myself get wound up over things, and sticking around to argue serves no good purpose either.

Quick tip for next time, get your bloke to reverse the car into the parking space (eg. a driveway or a car park space) and, when you get better, learn to do it yourself. It's actually easier reversing in than reversing out. I'm also told that shunting a car around with a cold engine uses more petrol, so it's supposed to be more economical too, as well as slightly safer. If nothing else, you can be really smug about driving straight off from the supermarket car park whilst the poor sap next to you is shunting back and forth trying not to damage anyone's paintwork.

[cazzz1975]

hugs to you wiggal, dont let this stop you, remember its all a lesson!

also remember that as a learner everyone will be aware that your likely to make mistakes so dont beat yourself up about it

tomorrow is a new day!

[wiggal]

I did do really well at getting out of the space! There are 3 spaces opposite my house, and we were parked in the end one along side 2 other cars, and the neighbours car was then parked at 90 degress to the back of my car, I got out with only inches between the side of my car and the bumper of their car! So even if i'm being modest, I did do that bit good!

Mirela, there is no chance at all I would drive my fellas car, its a 3litre twin turbo automatic lol!