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    I promise you that you’re doing what every other learner does on their second lesson and it will get easier. Your brain will put it all together far sooner than you think. Have faith
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    That's what J said. I think he could tell I was upset over it as he rang me. I feel a lot calmer for talking to him, I just feel a bit pressured and rushed. He's going to look at getting me on his insurance in February so he can take me out to practise. I will admit that I was about ready to quit today...
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    Was the instructor pressuring you or were you doing it to yourself?
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    Probably a combination of both. I personally aren't convonced that I'm ready to tackle roundabouts, my road positioning is awful and my clutch control is an issue
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    But they’re the expert - and was recommended to you so hopefully is a decent instructor. They will have done this before
    The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.

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    I think a lot of it comes down to me expecting too much of myself
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    Do you trust her?

    Editing to add:

    I've just talked this over with Ben who has had 2 lessons.
    For comparison he has done:

    Moving away
    Normal driving position
    Parked position
    with reference positions for both
    Should be 1m away from curb

    Left hand turn, which he f*cked up "tragically murdering the curb and nearly ruining the alloys"
    turning in the road no faster than 2mph

    Premoving checks - doors, seat, stearing, seatbelt mirrors.

    Sweetheart if you think she'd pushing you too far too fast then change. I can't recommend our BSM instructor highly enough - I can get you a local recommendation of someone with them for you from Ben's instructor? I told her B had aspies and she said it didn't make any difference because she'll take things as slowly or as fast as he's ready for.
    Last edited by Suzi; 10-12-18 at 09:40 PM.
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    I think so. I need a lot of patience really and I'm wondering if she'll have enough patience to stick with me before she decides I'm not progressing
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    Do you want me to see if Claire knows of your local team? BTW, Claire is an ex ambulance driver so perfect under stressful situations. Ben feels safe, she's lovely and I learnt to drive with BSM and Jim was an awesome instructor!
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    I've pretty much done the same as Ben. Maybe I'm just not ready, maybe my anxiety isn't as under control as I thought.
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