[Sophii3x]

I started my driving lessons a few weeks ago and on my second lesson (yesterday) I was driving on the main road for a while.. my instructor thinks I'm a natural, haha.

This is a question for people who drive.. how many lessons did you do before passing your test? I know it varies depending on the person but I'm just interested! It's cause I heared the average is 40 :O

[\PJ/]

I had 36 manual lessons then i made the decision to go to automatic because i couldn't change gear look and stuff all at the same time so automatic is easier although i have stopped driving for a bit im going to start in April.

[Smithy]

Ive just applied for my provisional but i imagine id be awful, im terrified im gonna hit some one :O

[Ninastar]

I wanna have my first on on my 17th birthday. Is that possible or not?

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

I wanna have my first on on my 17th birthday. Is that possible or not?

i dont think so
you have to have your provisional beforehand
which i think you can only get when your 17

[Ninastar]

Can you do your provisional on your birthday?

Sorry I just want to drive as soon as I can. Lol

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

Can you do your provisional on your birthday?

Sorry I just want to drive as soon as I can. Lol

provisional is a type of licence, so id imagine not
lol

[Sophii3x]

Originally Posted by .PJ.

I had 36 manual lessons then i made the decision to go to automatic because i couldn't change gear look and stuff all at the same time so automatic is easier although i have stopped driving for a bit im going to start in April.

Oh wow, and yea I've heared automatic is far easier. But the thing is if you learn on an automatic can you then not use/buy a manual car of your ownafter you pass? And all the best starting again in April!

Originally Posted by Smithy

Ive just applied for my provisional but i imagine id be awful, im terrified im gonna hit some one :O

Aww, I'm sure you'll be fine! And you won't hit someone, I was scared of that.. when you learn it's dual control, your instructer will have pedals on their side so they can stop the car whenever (I didn't know that before my first lesson :/).

[ILoveTRW]

12, 2 hour lessons

[ILoveTRW]

Originally Posted by .PJ.

I had 36 manual lessons then i made the decision to go to automatic because i couldn't change gear look and stuff all at the same time so automatic is easier although i have stopped driving for a bit im going to start in April.

pussy

[LemonJam]

I've had 20 lessons, been driving for over a year and still haven't passed (failed 3 times on retarded things, for some reason it's more difficult to pass over here which sucks)

Most my friends had like 10 though.

[Gemmer-x]

Had 25 lessons, failed twice. FML

[Alf]

cars are expensive deathtraps

bring back the horse and carriage

[LemonJam]

Originally Posted by Gemmer-x

Had 25 lessons, failed twice. FML

Just remember, you don't have to show them you can drive, you just have to show them you can pass your test. It's a bit of a moneymaking scam really IMO. Half the **** they make you do you'll rarely ever use.

[Captain.Remy]

Originally Posted by Sophii3x

I started my driving lessons a few weeks ago and on my second lesson (yesterday) I was driving on the main road for a while.. my instructor thinks I'm a natural, haha.

This is a question for people who drive.. how many lessons did you do before passing your test? I know it varies depending on the person but I'm just interested! It's cause I heared the average is 40 :O

The average is not 40. At least in France. So either British people suck at driving or it's not a right number. I know in France the average is between 25 to 30.

Personally, I had 27 hours. It sucked a bit at the beginning but you get used to it. Take your time and think twice about doing something. It will go well.

[Beastie]

I think I had about 30 lessons and passed my theory and driving test on my 2nd time.

[Gemmer-x]

Originally Posted by LemonJam

Just remember, you don't have to show them you can drive, you just have to show them you can pass your test. It's a bit of a moneymaking scam really IMO. Half the **** they make you do you'll rarely ever use.

yeah true.. the annoying thing is I know i can drive, my instructor does, i just can't pass the test LOL i just *****ed up under pressure on stupid things -sigh- i'v given up until summer now

[Claymores]

Originally Posted by ILoveDC

12, 2 hour lessons

8 1 hour lessons, was told apply for test after 1st lesson (as waiting list).........but had really learned with my dad on car parks/country roads. And I've not had an accident in 26 years where I've hit anyone or been at fault (idiots hit me) after got full licence despite having some big engined cars and 3 MRs and driving snow/ice a lot in Scotland.

If you can learn with parent/friend saves a hellava lot of wasted time/money.

[LeatherTrumpet]

8 lessons. in Camden (not the best place to learn). failed after 20 seconds first time and passed the next.

[Niamh.]

I had been driving 3 years before I did my test but I got 5 test lessons beforehand and I passed

[30stone]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

I wanna have my first on on my 17th birthday. Is that possible or not?

Yes.

Originally Posted by Smithy

i dont think so
you have to have your provisional beforehand
which i think you can only get when your 17

You can get your provisional before your 17.

Originally Posted by Ninastar

Can you do your provisional on your birthday?

Sorry I just want to drive as soon as I can. Lol

You dont need to "do" anything you just have to order a provisional.

[30stone]

I had 18 - 19 not sure which.

But i should have passed after 14.

[Claymores]

Originally Posted by Niamhxo

I had been driving 3 years before I did my test but I got 5 test lessons beforehand and I passed

LOL - I should really wear my reading glasses more often - I first read that as "and I pissed" ..........which would have been an impressive if naughty pass!

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Claymores

LOL - I should really wear my reading glasses more often - I first read that as "and I pissed" ..........which would have been an impressive if naughty pass!

haha, I nearly did I was so nervous!! I hate those face to face exams!!