28th November 2006 36th Driving lesson
Started the lesson quite well, more confident in getting out at roundabouts and junctions positioning on roundabouts was better today. I need to remember to make sure signal is off after I finish turning as it doesn't always turn itself off and I forget its still on and guess what else I need to improve on ..... Yes mirror checks as usual.
I had a go at parallel parking the one manoeuvre I thought I would struggle with most and I was right. First attempt I reverse back turn wheel left and stop to check it then turn wheel right and end up to near middle of road so have to turn left then right again still not positioned great. (I am not keen on this manoeuver) Second attempt was bit better but I was looking out side back window cos I was worried about hitting the other car when turning when I should of been looking back. Third attempt was ok ish. I did reverse round corner which I told my instructor that I liked this better than parallel parking. I need to do more observations while doing this manoeuvre and keep car slower I left turning bit late but corrected it ok. I sometimes rev too much I know its the clutch that moves car on manoeuvres but its hard to look back and keep your right foot still.
I went on dual carriageway 5th gear again gears was a bit rushed and I sometimes forget to come off gas when changing gear and put too much gas on when setting off. I actually managed to set off from a junction in second gear as I forgot to change down to 1st after stopping my instructor reminded me but by that time I had already set off and needed to steer so left it and the car never stalled. (saves messing with changing gears) Had few tests at reading number plates which didn't go great though I read some of parts of them I will pass eyesight test somehow. The last half hour wasn't great I had to keep being told to slow down or speed up I actually ended up at 35mph in a 30mph zone. How are you meant to watch the road in front and keep checking stupid mirrors AND know the exact speed you are going at?
I had a go at parallel parking the one manoeuvre I thought I would struggle with most and I was right. First attempt I reverse back turn wheel left and stop to check it then turn wheel right and end up to near middle of road so have to turn left then right again still not positioned great. (I am not keen on this manoeuver) Second attempt was bit better but I was looking out side back window cos I was worried about hitting the other car when turning when I should of been looking back. Third attempt was ok ish. I did reverse round corner which I told my instructor that I liked this better than parallel parking. I need to do more observations while doing this manoeuvre and keep car slower I left turning bit late but corrected it ok. I sometimes rev too much I know its the clutch that moves car on manoeuvres but its hard to look back and keep your right foot still.
I went on dual carriageway 5th gear again gears was a bit rushed and I sometimes forget to come off gas when changing gear and put too much gas on when setting off. I actually managed to set off from a junction in second gear as I forgot to change down to 1st after stopping my instructor reminded me but by that time I had already set off and needed to steer so left it and the car never stalled. (saves messing with changing gears) Had few tests at reading number plates which didn't go great though I read some of parts of them I will pass eyesight test somehow. The last half hour wasn't great I had to keep being told to slow down or speed up I actually ended up at 35mph in a 30mph zone. How are you meant to watch the road in front and keep checking stupid mirrors AND know the exact speed you are going at?
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