Dual Carriageways

I was more nervous that usual today, even contemplated chucking the whole thing in last night, in a moment of weakness.

The main way through town was chock-a-block with traffic. so we went the back roads, down all the country lanes, back over to Taunton.

I did ok today, Only managed to stall 3 times, which is a major improvement on previous weeks.

Didnt do any stupid mistakes today, remembered to use the brakes, and even used the gears as much as I could remember. At one point I was doing 60 miles an hour although, I didnt really feel in control of the car at that point.

Nigel, my instructor, told me to drive a little way only holding the steering wheel with my right hand. As I seem to steer to the left when changing gear, not sure what that proved cos I wasnt changing gear when he told me to do that anyway.

Week off next week as I am in Belfast, at a friends wedding. I'm quite relieved not to behaving a lesson if i am honest

Roundabouts in Taunton

God that was scary!

When I got out the car, my shirt was soaked and stuck to me. I found the whole journey across to Taunton nice and easy, until we hit the multitude of roundabouts.

Twice I forgot to stop the car, with the instructor having to use his pedels.

I was able to judge the gaps, just not always quick enough to actually get in them

*note myself, need more gas*

Then we had a plonker try and cut me up, which threw me into a dither.

More of the same next week ..... great, cant wait *not*!!

And I need to get my speed up and use 'all' the gears, not just sit in 3rd, where I feel comfortable

Last lesson in my town

Today was the last lesson I will be having in my town. Next week we move onto the town in which I will have having my test.

The lesson today, was doing the manoeuvres over and over again. Trying to get them right, failing lots of times.

Three point turn went well
So did emergency stop
Eventually managed to get the parallel parking almost right, and also the parking in bays wasnt quite so good as last week, same with reversing around the corners.

But I do feel full of a cold, and I'm not making excuses, but I was very close to cancelling todays appointment, because I have such a thick head!

Even attempted to pull away, whilst still having the handbrake on - DOH!!!

Anyway, I am still determined to push on with lessons and get that pink license.