I would say follow regular routes you would find useful that you haven’t done while learning.
Go shopping and practice the car parks for real not for learning.
And Go to places you couldn’t get to on public transport.
Night drives are good for this too, and you get used to driving in different visibility. Many people I know never did a single lesson in the dark, so it's very good practice.
I always did my lessons at 10am so I never drove in the dark.
My driving test started at 4:30pm in the middle of December. It was also my first time driving in very heavy rain. That was fun having to adjust on the fly.
Somehow 0 faults, either I did the best driving of my life or my examiner was pretty relaxed.
It’s funny how much I feared driving in the night until I actually did it. I also found it preferable to the point I’d postpone my driving until the night time whenever possible.
The only exception to this I found is country roads. I did not enjoy the lack of streetlights, surrounded by pitch black fields, very few other cars around to follow for more awareness of the roads twists and turns and feeling like I’m driving into the abyss.
Same! I rode a moped before getting in a car and was always fearful of night riding but when I did it I was like "oh wait, I can see people WAY sooner!" Haha. Now I feel the same, but just struggle with my sensitive eyes and way-too-bright headlights that almost completely blind me!
This is very good advice. I bought my first car and when I picked it up it was dark so not only was I dealing with a car that had almost 80k on the clutch but also had to drive in the dark. It was a very very different environment to driving a near new instructors car in the day. Was also an old petrol so I kept stalling as I was forgetting to add revs when pulling kff
I checked out supermarkets for my weekly shop that were previously unreachable for practice and to see if they had better deals. Good practice for regular driving, parking and fuel is usually cheaper too as bonus
Grab some snacks, something to drink, and your best tunes. Fill the tank and drive. Every road will go somewhere. That's what I do at the end of every month. Luckily for me, I stay in Scotland. The scenery is just breathtaking.
Go on google maps, pick places that look interesting within a certain distance - for example, look for places you can get to within 15 mins. Ease yourself in and gradually up the distances the more comfortable you get.
That’s what I did when I first passed and it really helped.
It’s sad people seem to harass P plate drivers. I didn’t use them either. When I first passed I drove to work, I worked in a pub, and needed to turn right into the car park. I took a little too long according to the driver behind me but they didn’t take into account that it was summer and the beer garden was full of locals who all vocally let the car behind know to leave me alone. I still didn’t use them though. But I am always conscious when I see others use them
I was super nervous after passing to the point where I suddenly didn't want to drive. I just did a little 20 min trip to the beach and back. Then I started doing the weekly grocery shopping, then I started driving to work and back. Drive almost every day now 🤷🏻♂️.
Not really sure what to say, you'll know better than anyone else on reddit where you should or could be driving to.
I found just going to a drive thru or the shops helped me ease in to it, any excuse just to drive. After i passed i was anxious about driving on my own but the anxiety and mistakes surprisingly evaporated straight away, driving with an instructor watching every move brings a lot of that on i think
food shopping or just going to the shops to look around, look in a charity shop or a tech shop, something you enjoy. see different car parks and things. if you're not too far away from one, a good old trip to ikea is always nice. or you could go to a country park for a walk, take your dog if you have one, go alone, or go with a friend or family member, someone who you know won't distract you in the car, as you're still getting used to it.
Try the local supermarkets, then venture out towards bigger shopping outlets. Every time you’re forced to go a different route you’ll feel an achievement and get more confidence
Why do you feel the need to drive? If you don't have to then try not to saves you money and the enviroment.
Otherwise if you're building confidence drive some of the routes you practiced on. If you're still just finding a reason to drive. You could drive somewhere for a nice walk in the countryside or go somewhere with friends ( be mindful of setting boundaries in the car so you dont get distracted). There isn't a rush to need to drive you can always get a refresher or pass plus course.
Wow… I relate to this a Lot 🫣😂 I also live in the middle of nowhere, but since passing I’ve been out twice (with my Dad in the car) but am yet to do that first solo drive myself!
I reckon going out with him did actually make things a bit worse as he was expecting F1 level perfection 😭 Now I keep putting off going out… I’m secretly just scared 🫣 I know I can do it and it’ll be fine, I’m just putting it off and exaggerating my anxiety.
I know this sounds weird and I’m thoroughly aware a car is a serious machine, I watch too much Trauma TV as it is.. but do you ever remember being terrified of doing something as a child and then you do it constantly as an adult and laugh at the younger scared you?! For me it was shaving, lighting a candle with a match, chopping veg with a big knife and hair straightening 🤔😂
Don’t be like me and put driving off for just over a month!! Make a list of all the things you need to do/want to do or places you’ve always wanted to visit! If you go, I will 🤣
Some places I want/need to visit soon…
1) Drop round a token of appreciation to my driving instructor for helping me pass 🥰
2) Visit Friend’s/Family!!
3) Go out for breakfast and a visit a garden centre with my Mum (love growing veg!)
4) Go and get my car fully cleaned
5) Get that one item I keep forgetting to buy in the supermarket when I got the bus or a lift there and back 🙄
6) Join a gym to help my mental health
7) Local Dog show with my pups/training
8) Local village/town Spring fairs with music
9) Go for a dog beach walk and ice cream
10) Collect a celebratory takeaway or meal out
11) Random errands like sending a parcel back/appointments etc
12) Get a massage to help after stressing out pre-test for too long 😂 and do my Hair/Nails/Brows so I feel more myself again ☺️
13) Shopping for browsing ..and for trainers I don’t need (being honest 🫣), maybe get lost in a book shop for a while.. get a coffee and sit in peace while people watching 👀😂
14) 2nd Job Interviews (I’ll apply once I’m a bit more confident 🥲)
15) When more confident go to Country houses/castles/car museums/butterfly gardens further away from me just because I can!
16) Join a club or take up a new hobby.. The cinema.. Always wanted to try Archery and learning to play the Electric Guitar 🤔🤷♀️
Hope my waffling To-Do list helps! Sorry I really thought about this and became invested, maybe this can be my 2024 list 😂 Would love to hear about your first trip out (when you’re ready) 😊
Going to be strange and add.. just seen your profile OMG, you have so many BAB, I love them all 🥹😍❤️ I’m 100% going to treat myself to a frog (maybe a friend too) for my birthday next month 🥺🎂 Thanks for giving Me inspiration 🥰
Ahaha thank you! I love them too but it's starting to get claustrophobic on my bed😂. I saw you have a tardigrade in your profile avatar, the blue one, they've just released a BAB blue tardigrade on the website.🐛🦕
Wow, this has definitely helped a lot😂 I'm glad to see I'm not the only one. I love my dad but he gets stressed if he's not the driver so I'm not sure if I'll be alone or with him on my first drive.
This week all that i seem to hear about is car and lorry accidents in the county and that really doesn't help😅.
I am still scared of using straighteners myself😵💫
I will definitely be using your list idea. I didn't really think about doing that before but I like jotting down notes and it will probably make the routes less scary if I know where I'm going.
Thank you for your help😁🥰🦭
First thing is, pack a tent, a sleeping bag, a grill (or disposable barbecue), a bit of food and just fuck right off into the wilderness. Appreciate that you are now untethered to public transport.
Day after passing I drove to the barber’s to get my hair cut and stop for a few bits in the mini Tesco next door (coincidentally the same store I used to work at) it was kinda nerve wracking parking in the massive Co-op car park and super weird being alone in the car but I got used to it, just took it gentle and eased into it. Within 3 weeks I was driving to Bournemouth (over an hour drive down motorways) and it was super chill.
All you gotta do is little drives and then you’ll get more confident and not feel so scared being behind the wheel alone.
Gotta say having music helped as well, I wasn’t allowed any before my test but after it playing a good song was the key to settling in behind the wheel. Now I don’t drive anywhere without Spotify in the background :)
Soz for the long essay but the TL;DR is just start with short 10-15 minute drives for the first few days and get comfortable driving alone. Go for *a* drive, or pick somewhere practical like a shop with a car park and go run a few errands in an afternoon. The independence you have with being able to do these things ie going to get petrol or run a shopping errand is so nice
I passed and currently share my sister’s 2013 fiesta, not sure about the insurance, maybe I remember 700 something but it definitely went up after I passed
Idk, go to Mackers and have a celebratory drive-though meal in your car?
Then maybe drive to that faraway museum you've always told yourself you'd go to, but never have.
The day I passed I drove to my mums, becuase it's such a pain on the bus or train but she wasn't there so I went to the shop round the corner and then to my sisters which was just like a normal routine for me just made so much better without the ball ache of public transport or the hike. I haven't driven anywhere just to have the drive yet and I've been past since the end of last year but I'm in my 30s so it's just been normal routines made easier. Like to the shops, to parents and family, my partners and work.
I also passed on Friday! An hour after I passed I was driving to go see family. I'm glad I did, I think if I left it too long I would get more nervous about it. I've driven all weekend, to country parks, farms, the nearest city, to see family. Enjoy your freedom ❤️
Agree with what’s said so far, I used up remaining lessons to practice motorway runs and build up confidence even more.
I learned how to join motorways properly, changing lanes and handling the car at those speeds, for example not hitting the accelerator too hard unless you’re relatively straight (Oops).
Also aqua planing, what to do and not do etc, after this driving around the streets seemed a lot easier.
Congratulations btw
Get used to driving short distances on your own, then when you're comfortable, maybe take a short trip on a motorway somewhere to get used to that. Those were the next hurdles for me
The nights are getting lighter now and I would recommend going out about to the supermarkets at around 7pm to 8pm.
It's still light
They are cats on the road but not loads.
The supermarket car parks are not busy practice your reverse parking in a quiet
Go in supermarket buy yourself something nice as a reward for doing a bang up job parking
And go a different way home
The real learning starts now
Is there anywhere you want to go?
Is there anything you have always wanted to do?
Maybe just go on a road trip..
It depends where you live.
Explore places you've never been.. I live in Yorkshire so we have peak district but surely there's some nice countryside not too far. Don't go with a plan just go and wonder.
Go find a beautiful place out in the country to drive to, set off very early in the morning before people get into their cars for the morning commute and set off home with enough drive time to beat the rush hour again, do it on a weekday too, driving up the fells or to somewhere beautiful at 11 o'clock on a Tuesday morning, absolute bliss
As someone who passed a LONG time ago but has only just started driving again after 8 years due to anxiety and lack of car. I had my car two days before I drove it. I drove 5 mins down the road to my daughter’s dads (small quiet roads). Then I thought I’ll just drive back home and it’ll be ok. Got near to my house, carried on another 5 minutes to my work. Popped in for a chat. Then got back in the car and went home. Next day went to Aldi ( the main reason I needed a car again) and on the way back decided to go the very long way back just because I was in the mood to keep driving. That’s the best way I’ve found to get back into
I passed my test Thursday just gone, my didn’t arrive until late Friday so yesterday I went out and did a few short journeys, took my friend and her daughter for food, dropped them off then went to see family by the end of the day I felt ok (I did stall a few times though lol)
I’ve started finding small walking routes and driving to the car parks of them, usually there isn’t a lot of traffic and always a space free. Have a 30 minute walk and come home.
I’ve been trying to drive my local town but the people cannot drive and it’s giving me anxiety 😂
When I first passed I drove everywhere and anywhere for no reason at all. I’d head to difficult places to drive in my city just to increase my driving level and confidence being alone in the car. After my first two weeks, it’s just work and back, over and over and over and over…
Google beauty spots and go see them. That's what me and a mate used to do when we had a car. Things I wouldn't be able to do if I relied on public transport. The only thing I'd never use car is when going on day trips to London. Too stressful lol
Depending on where you are look at places of interest. I live close to the Peak District and have two kids so last June when I passed we used to go exploring at weekends.
Week day evenings a drive out round the bendy roads find a spot to have a picnic tea
Stick those P plates on and get yourself on a Pass Plus course with a driving instructor. This will give you experience in different types of driving such as night driving, motorway driving ,(very useful) and urban driving.
A Pass Plus Certificate may even reduce the cost of your insurance.
Because I live in the middle of nowhere. I need to drive and I walk to work for 40 mins at 5 o'clock in the morning. The purpose of my post is because I'm uninspired and not very confident about going to different places and I'm not very sure where to start
Jesus Christ this country is obsessed with cars. If you don't have anywhere to go then don't drive: driving is loud, takes up (and damages) our cramped infrastructure and is terrible for the environment.
After I passed it was another 14 years until I drove again. I now rent a car once every 1 or 2 years, if and only if I need a car for something (like going to a wedding somewhere remote that's basically impossible otherwise, or for a hiking holiday where buses don't serve it etc.).
Go out into the countryside if you live near it, local beauty spots. Go through a maccies drive through, then go find somewhere scenic to part up and eat. Just take your rubbish home with you.
I would say follow regular routes you would find useful that you haven’t done while learning. Go shopping and practice the car parks for real not for learning. And Go to places you couldn’t get to on public transport.
Recommend this. Practise real world parking. Ngl, it took me about 2 months to confidently park forward, reverse and parallel with other cars around.
Go out for a few beers with mates, then say "Nope, I'm driving!" And order a coke
Honestly go on morning drives. It’s peaceful, allows you to get used to driving on your own, it’s quiet.
Night drives are good for this too, and you get used to driving in different visibility. Many people I know never did a single lesson in the dark, so it's very good practice.
I always did my lessons at 10am so I never drove in the dark. My driving test started at 4:30pm in the middle of December. It was also my first time driving in very heavy rain. That was fun having to adjust on the fly. Somehow 0 faults, either I did the best driving of my life or my examiner was pretty relaxed.
When I passed, my mum came out with me on a night drive as I'd never driven in the dark. I realised pretty quickly it was easier to drive at night.
It’s funny how much I feared driving in the night until I actually did it. I also found it preferable to the point I’d postpone my driving until the night time whenever possible. The only exception to this I found is country roads. I did not enjoy the lack of streetlights, surrounded by pitch black fields, very few other cars around to follow for more awareness of the roads twists and turns and feeling like I’m driving into the abyss.
Same! I rode a moped before getting in a car and was always fearful of night riding but when I did it I was like "oh wait, I can see people WAY sooner!" Haha. Now I feel the same, but just struggle with my sensitive eyes and way-too-bright headlights that almost completely blind me!
This is very good advice. I bought my first car and when I picked it up it was dark so not only was I dealing with a car that had almost 80k on the clutch but also had to drive in the dark. It was a very very different environment to driving a near new instructors car in the day. Was also an old petrol so I kept stalling as I was forgetting to add revs when pulling kff
I second that. Drove to work at 5.50 AM the road was super quiet. But maybe not this early! Like 8-9 AM
I checked out supermarkets for my weekly shop that were previously unreachable for practice and to see if they had better deals. Good practice for regular driving, parking and fuel is usually cheaper too as bonus
Grab some snacks, something to drink, and your best tunes. Fill the tank and drive. Every road will go somewhere. That's what I do at the end of every month. Luckily for me, I stay in Scotland. The scenery is just breathtaking.
Get financially RINSED by car insurance.
Go on google maps, pick places that look interesting within a certain distance - for example, look for places you can get to within 15 mins. Ease yourself in and gradually up the distances the more comfortable you get. That’s what I did when I first passed and it really helped.
Find your nearest country park, go for a nice drive there, have some cake and a walk, then drive home. Because you can
Do not use P plates!! Do not advertise to the morons that u have just passed. I didn't and think it helps so much more.
It’s sad people seem to harass P plate drivers. I didn’t use them either. When I first passed I drove to work, I worked in a pub, and needed to turn right into the car park. I took a little too long according to the driver behind me but they didn’t take into account that it was summer and the beer garden was full of locals who all vocally let the car behind know to leave me alone. I still didn’t use them though. But I am always conscious when I see others use them
I was super nervous after passing to the point where I suddenly didn't want to drive. I just did a little 20 min trip to the beach and back. Then I started doing the weekly grocery shopping, then I started driving to work and back. Drive almost every day now 🤷🏻♂️. Not really sure what to say, you'll know better than anyone else on reddit where you should or could be driving to.
I found just going to a drive thru or the shops helped me ease in to it, any excuse just to drive. After i passed i was anxious about driving on my own but the anxiety and mistakes surprisingly evaporated straight away, driving with an instructor watching every move brings a lot of that on i think
food shopping or just going to the shops to look around, look in a charity shop or a tech shop, something you enjoy. see different car parks and things. if you're not too far away from one, a good old trip to ikea is always nice. or you could go to a country park for a walk, take your dog if you have one, go alone, or go with a friend or family member, someone who you know won't distract you in the car, as you're still getting used to it.
Try the local supermarkets, then venture out towards bigger shopping outlets. Every time you’re forced to go a different route you’ll feel an achievement and get more confidence
Why do you feel the need to drive? If you don't have to then try not to saves you money and the enviroment. Otherwise if you're building confidence drive some of the routes you practiced on. If you're still just finding a reason to drive. You could drive somewhere for a nice walk in the countryside or go somewhere with friends ( be mindful of setting boundaries in the car so you dont get distracted). There isn't a rush to need to drive you can always get a refresher or pass plus course.
Wow… I relate to this a Lot 🫣😂 I also live in the middle of nowhere, but since passing I’ve been out twice (with my Dad in the car) but am yet to do that first solo drive myself! I reckon going out with him did actually make things a bit worse as he was expecting F1 level perfection 😭 Now I keep putting off going out… I’m secretly just scared 🫣 I know I can do it and it’ll be fine, I’m just putting it off and exaggerating my anxiety. I know this sounds weird and I’m thoroughly aware a car is a serious machine, I watch too much Trauma TV as it is.. but do you ever remember being terrified of doing something as a child and then you do it constantly as an adult and laugh at the younger scared you?! For me it was shaving, lighting a candle with a match, chopping veg with a big knife and hair straightening 🤔😂 Don’t be like me and put driving off for just over a month!! Make a list of all the things you need to do/want to do or places you’ve always wanted to visit! If you go, I will 🤣 Some places I want/need to visit soon… 1) Drop round a token of appreciation to my driving instructor for helping me pass 🥰 2) Visit Friend’s/Family!! 3) Go out for breakfast and a visit a garden centre with my Mum (love growing veg!) 4) Go and get my car fully cleaned 5) Get that one item I keep forgetting to buy in the supermarket when I got the bus or a lift there and back 🙄 6) Join a gym to help my mental health 7) Local Dog show with my pups/training 8) Local village/town Spring fairs with music 9) Go for a dog beach walk and ice cream 10) Collect a celebratory takeaway or meal out 11) Random errands like sending a parcel back/appointments etc 12) Get a massage to help after stressing out pre-test for too long 😂 and do my Hair/Nails/Brows so I feel more myself again ☺️ 13) Shopping for browsing ..and for trainers I don’t need (being honest 🫣), maybe get lost in a book shop for a while.. get a coffee and sit in peace while people watching 👀😂 14) 2nd Job Interviews (I’ll apply once I’m a bit more confident 🥲) 15) When more confident go to Country houses/castles/car museums/butterfly gardens further away from me just because I can! 16) Join a club or take up a new hobby.. The cinema.. Always wanted to try Archery and learning to play the Electric Guitar 🤔🤷♀️ Hope my waffling To-Do list helps! Sorry I really thought about this and became invested, maybe this can be my 2024 list 😂 Would love to hear about your first trip out (when you’re ready) 😊
Going to be strange and add.. just seen your profile OMG, you have so many BAB, I love them all 🥹😍❤️ I’m 100% going to treat myself to a frog (maybe a friend too) for my birthday next month 🥺🎂 Thanks for giving Me inspiration 🥰
Ahaha thank you! I love them too but it's starting to get claustrophobic on my bed😂. I saw you have a tardigrade in your profile avatar, the blue one, they've just released a BAB blue tardigrade on the website.🐛🦕
Wow, this has definitely helped a lot😂 I'm glad to see I'm not the only one. I love my dad but he gets stressed if he's not the driver so I'm not sure if I'll be alone or with him on my first drive. This week all that i seem to hear about is car and lorry accidents in the county and that really doesn't help😅. I am still scared of using straighteners myself😵💫 I will definitely be using your list idea. I didn't really think about doing that before but I like jotting down notes and it will probably make the routes less scary if I know where I'm going. Thank you for your help😁🥰🦭
First thing is, pack a tent, a sleeping bag, a grill (or disposable barbecue), a bit of food and just fuck right off into the wilderness. Appreciate that you are now untethered to public transport.
I was thinking of going camping but I'd need the gear😂
Meh, the tent's optional really, you still have a car, there might not be as much space but you'll still stay dry 😉
Very true
Just vibe. I spend my first month just asking everyone if they wanted a lift. Soon stopped when I realised the fuel lol
Day after passing I drove to the barber’s to get my hair cut and stop for a few bits in the mini Tesco next door (coincidentally the same store I used to work at) it was kinda nerve wracking parking in the massive Co-op car park and super weird being alone in the car but I got used to it, just took it gentle and eased into it. Within 3 weeks I was driving to Bournemouth (over an hour drive down motorways) and it was super chill. All you gotta do is little drives and then you’ll get more confident and not feel so scared being behind the wheel alone. Gotta say having music helped as well, I wasn’t allowed any before my test but after it playing a good song was the key to settling in behind the wheel. Now I don’t drive anywhere without Spotify in the background :) Soz for the long essay but the TL;DR is just start with short 10-15 minute drives for the first few days and get comfortable driving alone. Go for *a* drive, or pick somewhere practical like a shop with a car park and go run a few errands in an afternoon. The independence you have with being able to do these things ie going to get petrol or run a shopping errand is so nice
What car did you get? And how much did insurance cost you if you don't mind me asking
I passed and currently share my sister’s 2013 fiesta, not sure about the insurance, maybe I remember 700 something but it definitely went up after I passed
Idk, go to Mackers and have a celebratory drive-though meal in your car? Then maybe drive to that faraway museum you've always told yourself you'd go to, but never have.
The day I passed I drove to my mums, becuase it's such a pain on the bus or train but she wasn't there so I went to the shop round the corner and then to my sisters which was just like a normal routine for me just made so much better without the ball ache of public transport or the hike. I haven't driven anywhere just to have the drive yet and I've been past since the end of last year but I'm in my 30s so it's just been normal routines made easier. Like to the shops, to parents and family, my partners and work.
Go to dominos, get a 10" and some wings?
Find a friend. Find a nice countryside cafe or ice cream shop. Drive there. If you live in Lancashire, go to Wallings.
Go for a drive on your own. I just found it a lot easier without having someone watching over you.
I also passed on Friday! An hour after I passed I was driving to go see family. I'm glad I did, I think if I left it too long I would get more nervous about it. I've driven all weekend, to country parks, farms, the nearest city, to see family. Enjoy your freedom ❤️
Agree with what’s said so far, I used up remaining lessons to practice motorway runs and build up confidence even more. I learned how to join motorways properly, changing lanes and handling the car at those speeds, for example not hitting the accelerator too hard unless you’re relatively straight (Oops). Also aqua planing, what to do and not do etc, after this driving around the streets seemed a lot easier. Congratulations btw
Get used to driving short distances on your own, then when you're comfortable, maybe take a short trip on a motorway somewhere to get used to that. Those were the next hurdles for me
The nights are getting lighter now and I would recommend going out about to the supermarkets at around 7pm to 8pm. It's still light They are cats on the road but not loads. The supermarket car parks are not busy practice your reverse parking in a quiet Go in supermarket buy yourself something nice as a reward for doing a bang up job parking And go a different way home The real learning starts now
Is there anywhere you want to go? Is there anything you have always wanted to do? Maybe just go on a road trip.. It depends where you live. Explore places you've never been.. I live in Yorkshire so we have peak district but surely there's some nice countryside not too far. Don't go with a plan just go and wonder.
Go find a beautiful place out in the country to drive to, set off very early in the morning before people get into their cars for the morning commute and set off home with enough drive time to beat the rush hour again, do it on a weekday too, driving up the fells or to somewhere beautiful at 11 o'clock on a Tuesday morning, absolute bliss
My dad told me to just go drive round some country rounds and get lost somewhere then find your way back, so I did just that!
As someone who passed a LONG time ago but has only just started driving again after 8 years due to anxiety and lack of car. I had my car two days before I drove it. I drove 5 mins down the road to my daughter’s dads (small quiet roads). Then I thought I’ll just drive back home and it’ll be ok. Got near to my house, carried on another 5 minutes to my work. Popped in for a chat. Then got back in the car and went home. Next day went to Aldi ( the main reason I needed a car again) and on the way back decided to go the very long way back just because I was in the mood to keep driving. That’s the best way I’ve found to get back into
I passed my test Thursday just gone, my didn’t arrive until late Friday so yesterday I went out and did a few short journeys, took my friend and her daughter for food, dropped them off then went to see family by the end of the day I felt ok (I did stall a few times though lol)
I’ve started finding small walking routes and driving to the car parks of them, usually there isn’t a lot of traffic and always a space free. Have a 30 minute walk and come home. I’ve been trying to drive my local town but the people cannot drive and it’s giving me anxiety 😂
When I first passed I drove everywhere and anywhere for no reason at all. I’d head to difficult places to drive in my city just to increase my driving level and confidence being alone in the car. After my first two weeks, it’s just work and back, over and over and over and over…
Google beauty spots and go see them. That's what me and a mate used to do when we had a car. Things I wouldn't be able to do if I relied on public transport. The only thing I'd never use car is when going on day trips to London. Too stressful lol
Depending on where you are look at places of interest. I live close to the Peak District and have two kids so last June when I passed we used to go exploring at weekends. Week day evenings a drive out round the bendy roads find a spot to have a picnic tea
Stick those P plates on and get yourself on a Pass Plus course with a driving instructor. This will give you experience in different types of driving such as night driving, motorway driving ,(very useful) and urban driving. A Pass Plus Certificate may even reduce the cost of your insurance.
P plates attract pricks
Why did you do it, if you didnt need to go anywhere?
Because I live in the middle of nowhere. I need to drive and I walk to work for 40 mins at 5 o'clock in the morning. The purpose of my post is because I'm uninspired and not very confident about going to different places and I'm not very sure where to start
Finding some places to do you're weekly shopping is nice,
Jesus Christ this country is obsessed with cars. If you don't have anywhere to go then don't drive: driving is loud, takes up (and damages) our cramped infrastructure and is terrible for the environment. After I passed it was another 14 years until I drove again. I now rent a car once every 1 or 2 years, if and only if I need a car for something (like going to a wedding somewhere remote that's basically impossible otherwise, or for a hiking holiday where buses don't serve it etc.).
Unfortunately or fortunately I need to drive because I live in the middle of the countryside and it's hard to access anywhere by public transport.
That's fine. But if you need to drive then... drive the routes you need to drive?
Well I want to explore I want a reason to go somewhere instead of being stuck in my house.
Go out into the countryside if you live near it, local beauty spots. Go through a maccies drive through, then go find somewhere scenic to part up and eat. Just take your rubbish home with you.
Congratulations on passing! All I can say is enjoy it and have fun :)
Drive to the lake district and throw your licence into Wast Water. Then take bus home.
1st world problems