cobra_gordo Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 My wife takes her test on Friday this week and she was terrified when she started her lessons. Granted she's shitting herself now but mainly because she doesn't want to fail. Her confidence increased each week and I was taking her out in our car aswell as her weekly lessons to give her as much time on the road as possible and to practice things like bay parking. If you've got someone who can take you out in their car after a good few weeks of lessons and getting used to the basics with an instructor it'll help you massively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divorced Dad Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 My wife takes her test on Friday this week and she was terrified when she started her lessons. Granted she's shitting herself now but mainly because she doesn't want to fail. Her confidence increased each week and I was taking her out in our car aswell as her weekly lessons to give her as much time on the road as possible and to practice things like bay parking. If you've got someone who can take you out in their car after a good few weeks of lessons and getting used to the basics with an instructor it'll help you massively. How'd the wife's test go cobra? I passed my test last month and I'm going out to look at some cars for the first time tomorrow. Anyone got any tips for a first time car buyer/dealing with dealerships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Play the long game with them and don't just settle on their price, there is always room for negotiation. Don't let them pressure you into useless add one that you don't need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members JNLister Posted July 29, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted July 29, 2016 Depends on the dealer set up, but in my experience, you're less likely to be successful knocking the price down and more likely to make a deal to pay the sticker price but get 'extras' included free of charge. Obviously make sure there ones you'd use like extended warranty, roadside cover, etc, and go in with a wish list of stuff you are looking for. Also, don't be tempted to just try to get the best/most expensive car for your money, but take into account the running costs. We got a great price on a Mazda, which was a really good car for the money, put paid for it in the long run because the parts for repairs were so expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briefcase Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Usually the last day of the month is good to go as most dealerships have targets/commission so are more likely to do a deal on the last day of the month if they have undersold during the month (winter is a good time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dopper Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 First ever lesson this afternoon. What should I expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members FLips Posted September 22, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted September 22, 2016 It's easier than you imagine but boring as fuck. I'm about 6 months into mine and hate it. I'm good at it, it's just expensive and boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 First ever lesson this afternoon. What should I expect? The very basics like learning which pedals are which, finding the cars biting point etc. You'll do very little actual driving on your first lessons, so just enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra_gordo Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 My wife takes her test on Friday this week and she was terrified when she started her lessons. Granted she's shitting herself now but mainly because she doesn't want to fail. Her confidence increased each week and I was taking her out in our car aswell as her weekly lessons to give her as much time on the road as possible and to practice things like bay parking. If you've got someone who can take you out in their car after a good few weeks of lessons and getting used to the basics with an instructor it'll help you massively. How'd the wife's test go cobra? Only just seen this. It didn't quite go to plan- she had no idea that she needed her driving licence and I'd forgotten she'd need it as my test was so long ago. Her instructor only asked for it after they got to the test centre and it turned out it was in my wallet all along and I was at work an hours drive away. They turned her away and she lost the test fee. She took it again two weeks ago though, remembered her licence this time, and passed with 6 minors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Accident Prone Posted September 22, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted September 22, 2016 Don't be afraid to learn in an auto if you're having issues with manual. I was learning in manual for a year and I hated it; my concentration was all over place and multi lane roundabouts were horrifying. I switched to an auto in late July and it's bloody fantastic! Those issues are gone. Only failed my test in August because I drove in a bus lane, but I only had 5 minors. Next test is in a few weeks and I'm supremely confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted September 22, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted September 22, 2016 I might actually do auto lessons when I get back to it just for the ease of being able to concentrate more on the road and my surroundings and hopefully pass faster. But at some poor I would be wanting to pass on a manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Learning in a manual will really help your concentration and decision making with the rest of the learning process. I know everyone is different and learns at different a pace and all, but driving manual really isn't that difficult that you need avoid it completely by just learning an automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Accident Prone Posted September 22, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted September 22, 2016 Like SpursRiot, I'll probably have another whack at manual after a couple years of driving auto. I just found having less to think and plan ahead about (changing gears, biting point) made me more attentive to the road and other drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members GlennCullen Posted September 22, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted September 22, 2016 Passed on my third attempt. First time failed for speeding, coming back into a suburban area from the countryside, at about 55mph in a 30. That one's on me. Second time, the fool of a tester made me do a three point turn, in front of a school, at 9am. Got two thirds through it and then a woman in a people carrier decided she didn't want to wait anymore and shot out in front of me. Tester slapped on the breaks, then failed me. Fuck that woman. Ironically, the time I passed I ballsed up my parallel park, but because I was saying each step out loud as I did it, the tester said that I obviously understood the concept and passed me regardless. Tip there for you. My instructor and I then had a pint of milk each in celebration. She was an odd one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 You could have said that you didn't think it was safe to do the turn there, and you would have been taken somewhere else to do it. I know that's not much help to you now, but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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