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Can I Drive Well Or Not

Posted in Cab Corner | Asked on Aug 12, 2010
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I started driving about a month ago, 1 to 3 times a week in 2 hour sessions.By the end of my lessons, my instructor said I was a great driver and I had learned everything he could teach.

However,If my dad goes driving with me he is WAY more demanding. He drove cabs and a delivery truck for most of my life,and he is probably the best driver I’ve ever seen. I know I could learn a lot,but I feel like he’s being a little harsh. A tiny little mistake like taking a corner a bit tight or braking too fast and he’s on me.

The other day we were in a nightmare of an intersection and as I was about to enter he suddenly yelled at me to “take this turn”. I panicked and turned,apparently the wrong way and he yelled even more. He kept yelling for every little detail and eventually I couldn’t even concentrate enough to drive.

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There are 4 Answers for "Can I Drive Well Or Not"

  1. jimanddottaylor says:

    Your dad may be a great driver and a great dad. The question is (and I think you know the answer) “Is he a good teacher.?”

  2. rookethorne says:

    The first thing to consider is that your instructor is only teaching you the absolute minimum needed to pass the test.

    Skillful driving takes many years to perfect, some never do perfect it properly.

    I can guarantee that when you look back in ten years on how you drive now you will be far more critical of yourself.

    Look at what you are saying – ‘ he suddenly yelled at me’ what, really like an army sergeant major at full shout or just a brisk command? and the fact that you ‘panicked’ – are these good signs?

    I really can’t belive that your instructor can’t teach you anything more after only 30 or so hours instruction seems a bit lacking to me.

    Get your test under your belt, go on to the IAM test and then if you can, pass the police roadcraft test.

    Then you could say you drive well – but you won’t.

  3. Kyu-and-Ei says:

    Driving experience is the key to really good driving. Even race car drivers, those who are new cannot immediately take seat in a formula one car. But take note if you’re dad is really teaching you the right thing. Careful though, some dads and even those who just sit beside you when you go, are just tense-deep-inside and are backseat drivers.

  4. nemelf says:

    Your Dad is a good driver but not a good teacher.