My first driving lesson!

[bugsy46]

Well after having a full UK bike license for over 2 years now I decided it was time to put in for a car license. And I have to say it was pretty confusing at first what with all the moving of the feet etc, being able to move at less than a bikes idle speed and not stall (corsa diesel 1.3). When the guy was showing me how to prepare for setting off my brain almost collapsed! It was very nerve wracking to say the least!

Anyone else got some experiences to share?!
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[Sparks!]

Hmmm, after riding a bike I thought driving a car was fairly easy, especailly with the controls etc.. I never even stalled when I was learning.. understanding the principles of clutch and throttle control and pulling away, was just a case of getting used to using feet instead of hands etc.. already knew how the roads worked so that wasnt too much hassle either, only things I had to really get used to was how much wider a car is etc! passed first time too

Good luck with it tho.
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[Misc]

Well done mate,

Same boat as you, riding for 2 years & only started my about 2 months back.
First time in the car i actually managed to get on alright without stalling as i once you know the clutch works on a machine, you get used to it. The actual driving was a different story, i find it very hard to judge to my left & always getting too close to curbs & cars.

Really can't stand when the instructor helps me with the clutch, like if i'm waiting to pull out, it's so annoying. And being a biker, i'm not used to people being right up my ass, sometimes i feel like slamming on the breaks, frustrating or what!

I bought my car last week, an Mk4 GTI. The pure size of a car makes it more intimidating for me then when i first got my R6. Even tho the car is 100x slower it does feel more of a monster.

15 lessons later & i've got my test in a few a weeks.

[Whosthedaddy]

Bike or Car, whats harder

I had car lessons when I was 17 and didn't get round to doing the whole bike thing until 10 years later, but I would say that bike was a piece of piss and that the car is more complex and the concentration needed is greater.

Its not my final answer, but its one that I'll stick with
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[m0l0t0v]

8 lessons here and my test in a few weeks :mrgren:

Had my full bike license since March but been riding on the CBT since Dec '05

Haven't stalled yet *touch wood*, and all the manouvres I'm getting along fine with. just need a little bit more practice with the 3 point turn and parallel parking.

Also, I don't hold people up, they hold me up I've got good spacial awareness and I squeeze into small gaps that drivers with full licenses wouldn't dare do MY instructor said it's all good.

I fucking <3 being a learner and actually commuting faster and safer than most people on the road! Had a Porshe up my ass at some lights and I could hear him revving his shitbox (I have a low opinion on Porsche's) only for him to stall and get left behind!

Can't wait till I have my own car and actually rag it round like an idiot, without killing any kittens of course.
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[Skudd]

Whats all this about stalling? Everybody stalls from time to time and yes if you stall at an inappropriate time on your test you could fail, but having a hang up about stalling wont make things better.

I have found pupils who have riden motorbikes ( not scooters) do pick up car driving better than than those who havent ridden. But there again most of driving is about confidence, but not too much as that can be as bad as too little.

I dont care who you are, everyone is nervous when they start something new. but it is good that you know that you have something to learn and don't try to run before you can walk.

Enjoy your lessons and enjoy your test, be relaxed, but alert.
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[PIEMON]

woo im not alone iv been rideing 2 years and just had my 1st driveing lesson, i found it alot to take in at first and i did a few life savers in the car lmao. but im looking forward to my next one.

PIEMON
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[MoshizZ]

I've had 2 and i got my 3rd one this coming Thursday...

Its going to be weird, did my first two in a Citreon C2 VTR (Pushes 100+bhp!)
Now its going to be in a Ford Fiesta TDI

Its all good....Dont normally have many lessons with this guy before you pass, and i find it easier than a bike...
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[Blau Zedong]

I did my car test in 2002 (passed bike test 1995). My main hangup was dealing with the width of the damn thing (getting too close on the left), and consistency on maneouvers. I failed first three tests due to brain fade - found it very difficult psycologically to put everything together in a 40 minute block.
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[Dischord]

Chat to the examiner, make him like you, ask him what car he drives etc say your dad has the same blah blah I did this twice and passed 1st time on both.

Skill and knowledge help but circumstance plays a big part. I've seen shit drivers pass 1st time and good drivers pass 4th time, some people just seem to get an easier 40mins and only have to do one reverse park where other have to do the lot.

Just stick with it and don't dismiss driving after you're first lesson, once you pass get something quick and unique and it can be just as fun as biking but without the huge adrenaline rush
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[Cigaro]

To be honest when I had my first lesson I felt the same way - very confused. To make matters worse it was the first motorised vehicle I'd ever driven, as I learnt to drive cars before bikes.

Stick at it - it'll become second nature after a while

[LUXY DJ]

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[LUXY DJ]

still got the bike tho?
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[Misc]

Nope, sold that about 2 weeks ago. I wasn't enjoying riding anymore, especially with it being my only transport. I'll be getting something next year hopefully.
How's the Srad doing? I see you're getting the front wheel up, any vids?

[LUXY DJ]

yep & yea the SRADis doing mighty fine.... 750 FI lump going in soon then a 802cc bore kit then its time to finally fit this carbon R1 arse

dont really wanna jack this guys thread so ill pm you some vids & pics
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