Confessions of a Driving Instructor

Since the last lesson I have been out for a practice drive with my co-trainee, during which we attempted the manoeuvres again (but this time with more accuracy!)

This lesson I found I have improved on all of the points from the first lesson. The observation part of manoeuvring I was better at this time, but I still panic when other vehicles approach (such as when doing a turn in the road). I am now approaching situations more carefully, but I am still a bit too eager to accelerate with the flow of traffic, rather than allowing a safe gap to build. My steering is better (well, I didn’t get any negative comments from my trainer, so I think it is better).

We again drove around Burgess Hill and the surrounding towns, which helped because I am beginning to recognise some of the roads and junctions, so I am beginning to know what to expect.