Yesterday I had my first driving lesson, and I have to say it was great craic. The standard of driving was poor, but I enjoyed myself!
I have discovered that turning, breaking, accellerating gently to a low speed, changing gears and starting the car are all weaknesses that I have, which means that I have alot to improve on, but I’m taking comfort from the fact that I check my mirrors really well. Just not at the same time as actually moving the car….oops! Keeping the car straight was my biggest issue, I just could not keep her out of the ditch, the instructor kept having to grab the wheel to make sure that I didn’t drive into a hedge or 10. He thought my habit of elbowing his hand out of the way when he tried to do this was funny, but I literally couldn’t help it, years of elbowing Louise when she leans on me have improved my reflexes!
My driving instructor continuously made jokes about my lack of driving ability, telling me that I had the personality of a blonde! I, as a brunette, laughed my head of at this, which does not make keeping the car straight easy! He suggested that I dye it blonde, saying it would suit me, which shows how much I lack sense when I am behind the wheel- no other road user is safe! (No offence to blondes- I do not believe all that ‘dumb blonde’ rubbish!)
I am confident that in no time I will be sucking diesal, but I have a few things to achieve first:
- Change gears and manage the art of turning
- Keep the car at a steady speed
- Stop veering into the hedge
- Pass my theory test
- Pass the driving test (bribes may be used)
- Buy a car (On my budget, I’m not picky, all she has to do is move!)
Until next time, goodbye- Keep her between the hedges!!
