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Gazelle
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03 Jan 2013, 9:41 pm

analyser23 wrote:
It's funny, I don't feel as though I have too many issues driving.
For me, it's the OTHER people on the road that have the issues! lol

I like all the rules involved with driving. It makes it easier for me. There are rules for this and rules for that and I can follow rules. I hate it when that changes though, or areas where there are "exceptions to the rule".
I had an exceptional driving instructor and it made a huge difference. He gave me a lot of extra little rules to follow for parking, etc, and I followed that until it became second nature.

I hate driving to areas I don't know though as I can panic and not feel like a safe driver. I prefer to drive routes that I know, whether it is the best route or not. I am not a good driver when trying to find places I have never been before and prefer to get someone else to drive then if possible.

I can't have people talk to me when I am driving very well as I need all my focus on the road. I have to concentrate a LOT while driving, but I can do it. Yet other things that require multitasking I find difficult! Usually they are areas where things are new and there are no consistent rules though.

My driving instructor was very patient, and very helpful. These days I drive within my comfort levels and all is fine. I respect the rules and how dangerous the road can be.

I drive an automatic though, not sure how I would go with a manual!!


Yes I can relate to what you say about not liking to drive when someone is talking to you. When a friend rode with me one day I was very annoyed since she talked and talked. I just focused on driving and did not look her way much at all. It was pretty annoying and I do not mind when someone who does not talk too much rides with me and to be honest I prefer driving when I am by myself.


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03 Jan 2013, 9:51 pm

I had a bit of a fear of it in the first two years after I got my license. Since last year however, I seem to be more secure and at ease at driving.


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