Learn to drive a manual car and pass my driving test in the UK.

I decided to make a move on this again. My theory has expired since I passed it over 2 years ago.

I remember saying that if it took me more than 2 years then I would just give up forever, but that’s ridiculous.

I updated the DVLA to let them know my new address so I can get a new provisional with the paper counterpart. Then I booked myself in for a theory test on December 15th.

I don’t think it should pose too much of a problem since I managed it before with only minimal practice, but I think I’ll put in a bit more effort this time.

I think it’s really time to get this goal off my list once and for all!

Finally Started after all that Bugging from my Dad. I’m REALLY enjoying it but finding it hard to get my theory practise ‘on the road’ hehehe (mind the pun). There are some CRAZZZY drivers in London though!

Hope to be driving my march 2010 and prove to all those male drivers that women really are better drivers (has be be said).

I turned up 15 minutes late for my appointment because I was sure it was at 18:00, not 17:45. I had forgotten my confirmation letter, as well as my driving license paper counterpart…

Luckily I was still allowed in after everyone else.

I got 30 (minimum allowable score) out of 35 on the multiple choice part and 61 out of 75 on the hazard perception.

I’ve now got a maximum of 2 years to pass my practical test, or I’ll have to re-sit this test.

I’m taking little steps, slowly but surely.

I’ve not really bothered doing any driving for a while now, and I really want to just pass my test already… I have a standing offer for free driving from my mum’s boyfriend, but I just keep planning other things instead. It’s stupid.

So, today, to remedy this situation of inaction I’ve booked my theory test! :D

Unfortunately it’s not going to be until June 19th, but at least it’s booked now. I have no reason to back out of it, so I better get on with learning. :)

I got my replacement provisional license the other day. I can now put myself in for the theory test and stuff. After that it’s just a matter of being put in for my practical test, then failing it, and trying a couple more times. ;)

Getting there, slowly but surely.

I had my very first driving lesson today.

It was kind of condescending being asked what the car does when you press the accelerator… I’ve driven for a bunch of time in America, and a bit in Germany recently, but oh well.

I didn’t stall the car, I didn’t maim or kill anyone, so I’m calling it a successful start! :D

I booked some driving lessons (bye bye money..) and I had my first one today. I wasn’t expecting to have to do so much at once, but I think it went ok. I can drive around and change gears and stop :)

I was going to buy some driving lessons this month, but my dad still didn’t call me back with the number of his friend who is an instructor. I decided to spend pretty much all of my money for the next couple of months on going to Germany over Christmas/New Year instead.

I’ll sort this one out when I get back.