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Electric_Head wrote:Automatic or manual?
If you say automatic then I pity the fool.

Automatic ofc.

I seem to really suck at planning ahead then when I get to something (say a t-junction) everything ends up being pure rushed, my steering is terrible as well. Think a lot of it has to be with me being uptight/nervous whenever I do a lesson, I'm rarely relaxed at all.

EDIT: I mean manual haha.

So you are battling to drive an automatic?
Gosh

Find a quite street and drive up and down that street until you're comfortable.
Then progress to busier streets.

You need to build your confidence as a new driver.

I stalled on my test twice in a row pulling our of the test centre

I thought there was no point even doing the rest but I was elite somehow

Its possible to struggle with an automatic?

That sucks bro but you'll get there once you get used to it, if 80 year old grannies can drive a manual you can drive an auto


The hardest part of driving is getting used to the clutch and biting points but its like anything, once you're used to it and comfortable then you don't even think twice about it

Electric_Head wrote:So you are battling to drive an automatic?
Gosh

Find a quite street and drive up and down that street until you're comfortable.
Then progress to busier streets.

You need to build your confidence as a new driver.

Yeah we do this on lessons quite a lot, it's alright then when we're out in busier traffic and there's more variables and stuff happening I tend to fuck up.

Weirdly enough my manoeuvres are all reasonably good, so I know I have good clutch control and stuff, just a lot of it's shit planning for things and nerves.


EDIT: Don't know why the fuck I said automatic, I meant manual

Sheff wrote:Its possible to struggle with an automatic?

That sucks bro but you'll get there once you get used to it, if 80 year old grannies can drive a manual you can drive an auto


The hardest part of driving is getting used to the clutch and biting points but its like anything, once you're used to it and comfortable then you don't even think twice about it

But there's no clutch that he needs to operate in an automatic so idk?

edit: saw your response above.

It's all confidence.

Liam92 wrote:

Electric_Head wrote:Automatic or manual?
If you say automatic then I pity the fool.

Automatic ofc.

I seem to really suck at planning ahead then when I get to something (say a t-junction) everything ends up being pure rushed, my steering is terrible as well. Think a lot of it has to be with me being uptight/nervous whenever I do a lesson, I'm rarely relaxed at all.

EDIT: I mean manual haha.

GTA and Gran Turismo should sort you out as long as you buy the steering wheel controller



No clutch but the flappy panels means that you can get used to semi-automatic

I disagree that it'll help you on everyday road driving if you're just a beginner ^

But, one invaluable thing that you'll learn is how the way certain forces act on your car in situations

Learning what causes over/under steer, and learning why heavy braking and turning at the same time will fuck you over, learning to anticipate switching down a gear before you turn in, racing lines etc etc


You'll get there soon enough, just don't get frustrated with yourself because once you can drive you're only gonna look back at yourself and wonder "why did i make such a big deal out of this"

Just tell yourself "if 16 year old American girls can drive, then by god so can I!"

true but americas built for the car swear, all automatics and huge roads

Nah most cities here on the east coast still have somewhat tighter roads

Yeah driving an automatic is like waiting at a bus stop.
Drove this Nissan Juke thing once, uphill starts were a nightmare. Did the exam in a diesel peugeot, not nearly as picky.

Dont take homeboys recommendation of using a video game to learn how to drive a standard transmission. Just go into a parking lot with low traffic and slowly learn your clutch as you're starting to roll. Thats the hardest part about it, everything else is just as easy as an automatic. Downshifting may seem intimidating but its quite simple.

Dont listen to any music, just listen to your engine and you'll be just fine.

I was driving standards in the city at 15 years old, like everyone else said, its confidence and logic.

I'm 25 and I still don't have my license.

My sister offered to pay lessons and everything when I was 19 but I was a lazy fuck.

Right now, other than lessons being so goddamn expensive, I feel like me behind the wheel is the recipe for a death machine. It's for the better that I can't drive.

Yeah im a strong believer in the fact that not everyone should be driving.

Im 22 and had my license for bout 6/7 months, and i know its pretty much a cliche but i honestly have no idea how i coped without it

the freedom is so fucking nice, and im a lazy fucker too and i could never even be bothered to walk 15 minutes to a shop so yeah
im now even lazier i guess


Plus theres nothing like a nice midnight cruise with a good playlist on if you're feeling down or need to clear your head

kidshuffle wrote:Yeah im a strong believer in the fact that not everyone should be driving.

I think its the people with a lack of confidence who are the worst, the ones who are always driving too slow and hesitating a lot at junctions and roundabouts etc

I'd take being in a car with a fast/slightly reckless driver who I know has the skill to look ahead and anticipate and has good car control over a slow/timid overly-cautious driver

but thats just me

Genevieve wrote:I'm 25 and I still don't have my license.

My sister offered to pay lessons and everything when I was 19 but I was a lazy fuck.

Right now, other than lessons being so goddamn expensive, I feel like me behind the wheel is the recipe for a death machine. It's for the better that I can't drive.

Yeah man but just going to the track days once in a while makes a driving license worth it.

Liam - This is from a guy who totaled a 90hp diesel mercedes so take it as you will - just get comfortable in the car. Don't grip tight around the steering wheel, don't straighten your back too much, don't straighten your arms like you're 1m from the wheel, let them hang naturally. Listen to your instructor, he'll help you develop your reflexes. priority = downshifting and taking a quick peek before going ahead ; 50kmph limit = 3rd gear and 30kmph limit = 2nd gear so your engine starts to protest when you're going over the limit. It's the little things really.


Edit: also look up car mechanics videos on youtube about engine, clutch and transmission, steering etc. It definitely helps to know what's happening under the hood when you're behind the wheel as you'll feel more in touch with the car, you'll be smoother during uphill starts etc and it'll bring a lot of confidence

Jurkhands wrote:wow. thanks for the commotion and advice guys. even though some of it is a bit shit, but I guess in general you'd be quite right.
and I do need to get outside. I'll fix my bike and give it a 100 or so.

thanks guys. really.

trust me brer, been through it a couple of times before i learned my lesson haha. its all about leaving women well alone and making them realise there's a void when ur missing


hope it works out for the best jörg hans