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Thinking of learning how to Drive
Amy22
Posts: 5,817 Part of The Furniture
Recently I started thinking that it is about time I start to learn how to drive. One of the reasons why I want to learn is because often some of the jobs I have been applying for or well trying to apply for often ask for a full driver's license which I haven't got at the moment nor a provisional license. Ideally, I wish I started to learn how to drive when I turned seventeen because I feel like it would have made things much more easier for me now. I know also because of my age I won't have a lot of time left to learn so I am going to try and learn as soon as I can because it will only open up more doors for me.
I guess what I am saying is that I always favoured and wanted independence and when I mean independence I mean being able to do things that everyone else can do without having limitations. As someone with both autism and ADHD, I've always been in two minds about whether learning to drive would be ideal. I remember when I was much younger and I wanted to learn how to fly planes then I realised I don't think because of my ADHD I would be allowed to learn sadly, though properly is safer for me not to. The reason being, I struggle a lot with concentration and focus although I am learning techniques currently to help me improve my focus especially hand-eye coordination which is something that doesn't come as easily to me. I often felt that me driving woulden't be a good idea because I often feared either crashing my car, speeding or causing a crash, (you should see me driving in video games to be fair especially Mario Kart 8 though driving in video games is very different to real life driving). I will be honest in reality I would be quite sensible to be fair especially on the road because I'd rather stay safe than take a risk that could result in a bad outcome. I think another reason why I've been put off learning is because of the uncertainity of people on the road, especially those who overtake etc.
I don't whether anyone is learning how to drive at the moment or is a driver and I was wondering what tips would you give to someone who is potentially going to be getting their provisional to initially start learning how to drive.
Comments
Hey @Amy22 It's so lovely to read your thoughts and ideas around learning to drive. It definitely is something that gives you more independence and more opportunities, like you said jobs that require a driving license or being able to apply to jobs further away. It's okay that you didn't start at 17, not everyone learns straight away. You said because of your age you won't have a lot of time left to learn, I'm wondering what might be the reason for that?
It makes sense you'd have some concerns around your concentration levels and your hand-eye coordination, I think that's something most people worry about when learning to drive. It's so thoughtful for you to be putting things in place now to try and help that process out, and it is something you will be able to discuss with a driving instructor and practise with them. As you also said, driving can be daunting due to other drivers breaking the rules and deliberately driving carelessly, that's something that bothers all sensible drivers, but something you will get used to over time (especially when you start having lessons), and it sounds like you're already aware of those issues which will come in handy to anticipate drivers doing that.
I'm wondering how all of that sounds? How are you feeling about learning to drive I wonder?
Good idea Amy, its ok to have a think about it and be in 2 minds. Its important not to put pressure on yourself and stuff. I'm sure you'll be fine though, there are silly people on the roads but your insurance will guide you through your pottential learning to drive journey.
Sorry I meant instructor not insurance