Things are on the up

[Stevepage]

Well for the past few months I've been stuck in a rut. I've been struggling to find work that I'll enjoy so I've been without a job for a while now, though still earning money doing bits and pieces here and there.

Well within the past month or so. I've started driving. Past my theory test and took lessons within the same week. I've only had 4 lessons and my instructor thinks I might be ready to book my practical already.

This week, I'll be getting my first car. A Ford Focus. My close friend has bought himself a nice new car and I'll be buying his Ford.

I've also been applying for jobs and looks like one of them will employ me as I've got alot of experience within the position I've applied for.

Also been on two holidays this year too  :D

How did everyone else do when they were doing driving lessons? how many did you have before you got your licence?

[Twinfan]

I was 17 and probably had around 20 lessons?  I also drove the family car everywhere over the 2 or 3 months before my test.

[kellar]

Man, you guys have it rough.
When I was 16, I passed my 20 question multiple choice test, parallel parked, paid my 40 dollars, and drove myself home. It took all of 45 minutes. God bless the USA!! :lol: :lol:

[Stevepage]

Over here you now have to answer 50 multiple questions, take a hazard perception test. Driving lessons till the instructor thinks your ready and then do the actual driving test.

The examiners can be a right a*seholes as well so I've heard. My brother failed his practical 3 times, by the same guy. Once because the guy BEHIND him, was too close. Second time, because he ever so slightly scr@ped a lowered curb whilst reversing round a corner. Not sure on the third.

[Philly Q]

I had about a year of lessons, 4 tests and... never passed.  :(

They didn't even have the theory test in those days.

[_tom_]

I think I took about 20 lessons, didnt pass first time for scuffing a curb on parallel park (only got 4 minors as well :\ ) so I just decided to do it in my own car with dad "teaching" me. Failed the first one I tried by myself but passed 3rd, guess my grandad is a better teacher than my dad :lol:

[38thBeatle]

Good to see things picking up for you-lets hope the trend continues...and for all of us for that matter.

[Philly Q]

I think I took about 20 lessons, didnt pass first time for scuffing a curb on parallel park (only got 4 minors as well :\ )

You killed 4 children?  And you wanted to get more?   :?  :P

[Afghan Dave]

I think I took about 20 lessons, didnt pass first time for scuffing a curb on parallel park (only got 4 minors as well :\ )

You killed 4 children?  And you wanted to get more?   :?  :P

Very droll Philly, you are a cunning linguist  :lol: :lol:

[Will]

Failed first time, parents refused to book another test (couldn't book with my bank card)
Passed second time, the same woman (apparently with a bad record)

I have been driving since I was 12 around the farm, just $%&#ed up on a hill start as not used to petrol engines AT ALL.
5 lessons first time with cr@p instructor
4 with next.

Things are also on the up, it was looking like I was going to lose my license because of drink driving, blood test results came back on Weds, and it was so close. I know that I'm an idiot etc, but very happy.

[Ted 'N' Leo]

I'm 20 and still havent had a single lesson!

Should REALLY get around to it.

[Stevepage]

Mate I'm 22  :lol:

[sgmypod]

Past at 18 after 1 year and on third test...didn't have to bay park then

[sambo]

Very droll Philly, you are a cunning linguist  :lol: :lol:

Typical, Dave!

[Spitfire]

im 23 passed my driving test when i was 17 on my 2nd test.. and im about to go do my CBT for my bike licence... cant wait.. i wanna vrrooooom about on a bike.. no good for taking guitars and amps places tho lol.