Anonymous
09/24/2019 03:24
Subject: Learning how to drive at 43. HELP
The hardest thing will be navigating the loops and circles in this area. There are signs but it can definitely be confusing for new drivers. Good luck!
Anonymous
09/24/2019 01:45
Subject: Learning how to drive at 43. HELP
I didn’t learn how to drive until I was 32!
Anxiety, lack of opportunity all played a part.
I strongly encourage you to take some hour at a time professional behind the wheel lessons from a State-licensed driving school.
(Of course, make sure that you have passed your written + vision exam first at the DMV.)
With learner’s permit in hand, take your professional courses and be sure to supplement them w/driving on your own w/a responsible relative or friend.
Do not get discouraged if you fail the road test.
I did twice.
Good luck!
Anxiety, lack of opportunity all played a part.
I strongly encourage you to take some hour at a time professional behind the wheel lessons from a State-licensed driving school.
(Of course, make sure that you have passed your written + vision exam first at the DMV.)
With learner’s permit in hand, take your professional courses and be sure to supplement them w/driving on your own w/a responsible relative or friend.
Do not get discouraged if you fail the road test.
I did twice.
Good luck!
Anonymous
09/23/2019 21:38
Subject: Re:Learning how to drive at 43. HELP
I didn't drive for over 20 years (also lived in a big city where I didn't need to). I moved to the 'burbs and took one on one lessons with a local driving school and learned fairly quickly. It was embarrassing to call, but they said it's very common with adults who move from cities with public transit or people new to the US.
Anonymous
09/23/2019 21:38
Subject: Re:Learning how to drive at 43. HELP
Anonymous wrote:Not 43, but my daughter just learned at 24. She took lessons at a good driving school that advertised they taught older drivers along with high school kids. She did a lot of lessons and practiced with me a lot too. First in an empty parking lot, then around the block and back, then on non busy side streets, then on busier streets. It took a few months, but she got her license and can drive now. She also took the test at the driving school which we heard was easier than at the RMV, although her test was pretty comprehensive. She will still need some extra lessons to drive on the freeway but she is ok on city streets now. It really takes a lot of practice with a willing parent or frnd or partner, etc. and a good driving school.
Thank you. That's very helpful and definitely will ask my sister to practice driving after work and early mornings.
Anonymous
09/23/2019 21:32
Subject: Re:Learning how to drive at 43. HELP
Not 43, but my daughter just learned at 24. She took lessons at a good driving school that advertised they taught older drivers along with high school kids. She did a lot of lessons and practiced with me a lot too. First in an empty parking lot, then around the block and back, then on non busy side streets, then on busier streets. It took a few months, but she got her license and can drive now. She also took the test at the driving school which we heard was easier than at the RMV, although her test was pretty comprehensive. She will still need some extra lessons to drive on the freeway but she is ok on city streets now. It really takes a lot of practice with a willing parent or friend or partner, etc. and a good driving school.
Anonymous
09/23/2019 18:30
Subject: Learning how to drive at 43. HELP
I just move to the dc area from NYC and I need to learn how to drive. Please share if you have any good information.
Thank you.
Thank you.