Gamesmaster Posted 31 July 2006 Posted 31 July 2006 Gosh i was a bag of nerves, dad decided to help me, bless, new i was nervy so drove us out into the sticks where it was quiet, i couldnt get to grips with it, so we nipped in tut pub, i had a swift half, but my dad swallowed several and said, son, there comes a time when a mans gota doo what a mans gota *hickup* do, get in the *burp* driving seat and put your foot down.... IM STILL HERE!!
DanTheFoxBhoy Posted 31 July 2006 Posted 31 July 2006 I didn't know how many revs I needed to get it up to and so kept stalling it in traffic. To make it worse, the L plate fell off the back windscreen so I copped quite a bit of abuse and horn blowing.
billabob Posted 31 July 2006 Posted 31 July 2006 I didn't know how many revs I needed to get it up to and so kept stalling it in traffic. To make it worse, the L plate fell off the back windscreen so I copped quite a bit of abuse and horn blowing. Yet to start learning, although think i better start soon!
Mike the Metal Ed Posted 31 July 2006 Posted 31 July 2006 So boring, spent 2 hours driving up and down Laundon Way in Groby, getting out to let my instructor turn around when I got to the bottom.
lookwhaticando Posted 31 July 2006 Posted 31 July 2006 I've never had formal lessons. All I've done so far is tell whichever parent is present that I am driving the car. Only really if I/We are going somewhere local. Sometimes I'll say "I want/need to buy _____ - who's coming?". I prefer my dad as the passanger ... he doesn't complain that I'm doing everything wrong. My mum on the other hand will complain I'm going too slow or too fast, or I'm too casual when breaking for the stop signs, or I'm too far to the left or right or I've just run someone over. It never ends.
billabob Posted 31 July 2006 Posted 31 July 2006 I've never had formal lessons. All I've done so far is tell whichever parent is present that I am driving the car. Only really if I/We are going somewhere local. Sometimes I'll say "I want/need to buy _____ - who's coming?". I prefer my dad as the passanger ... he doesn't complain that I'm doing everything wrong. My mum on the other hand will complain I'm going too slow or too fast, or I'm too casual when breaking for the stop signs, or I'm too far to the left or right or I've just run someone over. It never ends. Be careful with that, could ruin your suspension
lookwhaticando Posted 31 July 2006 Posted 31 July 2006 Be careful with that, could ruin your suspension I think she was more worried about the litigation. Tis always about the money
billabob Posted 31 July 2006 Posted 31 July 2006 I think she was more worried about the litigation. Tis always about the money Then stop it! New Suspension could cost you a fortune!
lookwhaticando Posted 31 July 2006 Posted 31 July 2006 Then stop it! New Suspension could cost you a fortune! I was trying to stop. But I was being 'too casual' with the brakes again.
billabob Posted 31 July 2006 Posted 31 July 2006 I was trying to stop. But I was being 'too casual' with the brakes again. O well, you'll learn for next time
Alexikokopops Posted 31 July 2006 Posted 31 July 2006 My first lesson? I was driving along the heath roads of Lincolnshire, pulled into a road and as I was accelerating off my driving instructor shouts "Stop!!". Shitting myself I slam on the breaks, and he points out my window and says "Look, there's two weasel's fighting". Bastard.
The People's Hero Posted 31 July 2006 Posted 31 July 2006 ' date='Jul 31 2006, 03:43 PM' post='359184']My first lesson? I was driving along the heath roads of Lincolnshire, pulled into a road and as I was accelerating off my driving instructor shouts "Stop!!". Shitting myself I slam on the breaks, and he points out my window and says "Look, there's two weasel's fighting". Bastard. Brilliant! I want to be a driving instructor in Lincolnshire, they have all the fun.
cisono Posted 31 July 2006 Posted 31 July 2006 I've never had formal lessons. All I've done so far is tell whichever parent is present that I am driving the car. Only really if I/We are going somewhere local. Sometimes I'll say "I want/need to buy _____ - who's coming?". I prefer my dad as the passanger ... he doesn't complain that I'm doing everything wrong. My mum on the other hand will complain I'm going too slow or too fast, or I'm too casual when breaking for the stop signs, or I'm too far to the left or right or I've just run someone over. It never ends. Sounds about right (It's not your mum's fault btw)
lookwhaticando Posted 1 August 2006 Posted 1 August 2006 Sounds about right (It's not your mum's fault btw) Are you blaming me for her constant complaints reagrding my driving ability, or are you perhaps saying "It's a woman thing" I'm inclined to believe the latter to be the case - all the women in my family complain about everything when a man happens to be driving them around. My aunt, for example, thinks anything over 20 is fast... and that's coming from someone who was done for speeding (60) in a 50 limit. :laugh:
Daggers Posted 1 August 2006 Posted 1 August 2006 I always thought it best to skip tutelage, 'be the car' was my philosophy, developing a metaphysical oneness. In fact, I was probably the inspiration for the current film 'Cars', where the cars display anthropomorphic tendencies.
Gamesmaster Posted 3 August 2006 Author Posted 3 August 2006 Are you blaming me for her constant complaints reagrding my driving ability, or are you perhaps saying "It's a woman thing" I'm inclined to believe the latter to be the case - all the women in my family complain about everything when a man happens to be driving them around. My aunt, for example, thinks anything over 20 is fast... and that's coming from someone who was done for speeding (60) in a 50 limit. :laugh: most women are terrible drivers, especially those of 5 fott nothing, can they see over the steering wheel? when im driving, and my lady friend tags along, if i get within 10 feet of the next car, she'll shout SLOW DOWN, to which i get worried and slightly wobble the car. then an argument commences, and her argument goes "...your driving was reckless, the car was all over the place", to which i reply, thats because you shouted SLOW DOWN, now SHUT UP. women, you cant live with them, and no one will take em away
billabob Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 Woooooooo 1st driving lesson complete stalled it a few times and hit the kerb round a corner but for an hour worth of driving on my 1st attempt i think thats pretty good!
lookwhaticando Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 Woooooooo 1st driving lesson complete stalled it a few times and hit the kerb round a corner but for an hour worth of driving on my 1st attempt i think thats pretty good! Nice one. What you planning to do once you got your license? Weekly trips down t' Oxfordshire?
RowlattsFox Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 i only drove for about 15 minutes in my first lesson, was glad really because i was so scared.
Wils Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 I found it hard to change gear without swerving into the other side of the road.
cisono Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 I prefer my dad as the passanger ... he doesn't complain that I'm doing everything wrong. My mum on the other hand will complain I'm going too slow or too fast, or I'm too casual when breaking for the stop signs, or I'm too far to the left or right or I've just run someone over. It never ends. Your dad is too permissive!
lookwhaticando Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 I found it hard to change gear without swerving into the other side of the road. Couldn't get to grips with the knob?
cisono Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 Couldn't get to grips with the knob? dirty mind...
lookwhaticando Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 dirty mind... Dirty? Moi? You're 'aving a larf.
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