Taking the 'H' out of 'L' plates

In response to:Geared

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:28:19 +0200

Aloha Steph!
"Don't worry, be sexy!"
Bad habits are not easy to leave, but you can do it.
I change gear quickly too, some people don't like it, but I keep the car in my hands, and keep low fuel and brakes comsumption.
But, since You still have a test, try to get the correct suggested rpm to gear change.
I always try to keep between 1200 or 2300.
Success!
And Aloha!

In response to:Emergency Stop

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:27:42 +0200

Of course, the driver should be looking both ways even if its a one way street. As you proved, he should be looking out for cyclists as well as pedestrians etc.

In response to:Going with the Flow

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:17:45 +0100

See Staphine
Learnin is a practise that too regular.If U don't drive some time, u may not drive proprly.As far as driving is concerned, by and large after learning,same is done by Reflexes of the body.Like U r driving and thinking something else,and u reach your destination.So practise in driving is must,then only u drive perfectly.
As far as slow driving is concerned, same may cause accident as others are driving fast.This should be avoided.Though in most of the nations there is no such rule,that u can't drive below some level.So u sholud have your own car for this.And u will definately have one day.Or If u wish I may send my Car. I have one Ford Car extra. U come to India and drive back.This will be a good practise also.
Keep writing about u and on other subjects also.
KRISHNA

In response to:Going with the Flow

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:44:33 +0100

Aloha Steph!
Here, in Brasil, we have a low speed limit. It's a half of maximum speed.
There is a technical explanation, but it's boring!
Basically, you develop the geometry for safe flow at the speed limit. If you are too slow, your car is "pushed" to the wrong direction, in a lateral movement. There's really a better explanation but my english doesn't allow me tro write it down. :P
Believe in yourself. You're smart and you are taking lessons.
Panic doesn't help. It never did.
And keep writing!
Waiting for news,
LF
Aloha!

In response to:Still revving

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:07:24 +0100

Thanks Krishna,

All the best this New Year and if I do have a party I will let you know. I am staying with my family at the moment so I am not sure that would go down to well!...For the future!

Regards

Steph

In response to:Still revving

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:02:56 +0100

Hi Luis,

Happy New Year to you! It's nice to hear from you. Well, I can't imagine hot weather here for Chrimbo. We've got rain and more rain....not even snow.

I will keep you posted as to my driving experiences to come.

All the best to you.

Steph

In response to:Still revving

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:58:00 +0100

Hey!

And a Happy New Year to you! I don't know whether I will come back to Brighton in the near future Steve but I would most certainly have lessons with you rather than anyone else.

All the best

Steph

In response to:Still revving

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:28:07 +0100

hiya missy, happy new year!!!! thanks for the kind words and its sad that finacial situations can force someone to have to move away!! hope all goes well for you and if you ever come back this way it would be great to start lessons up again i hope?

regards
steve

In response to:Still revving

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 12:08:59 +0100

Wel, u definately will become the best driver and will take part in car races.As per the famous saying "you dare ,God will help you'.
Best of luck fpr your new homa.Hope u will call us for a party.
Wish u happy new yaer 2008.....................
Krishna

In response to:Still revving

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:27:40 +0100

Hi Stephanie!
Welcome back!
Here, in a hot summer, after Christmas, waiting for news.
Good luck in the new home, I hope Santa brought you happiness!
Success in the New Year!
From a friend, far away, and with best wishes,
Happy 2008! :)

In response to:The Mock Test

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:09:22 +0100

Wel whatever u learn- One thing always will help u--be cool and don't woryy.Assure yourself that u can do well and there is no reason why u can't learn,Then half the job is done.I am very good in making people learn though I am not a instructer.Well I am ready to help u but We are too far.If u come to India,I will help.
So keep coll and have confidence in yourself

Krishna

In response to:The Mock Test

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:19:37 +0200

Thanks for your kind words Luis,

My instructor has told me to relax as well. I am as tense as a coiled spring sometimes so relaxation lessons would be good as well as driving lessons!

In response to:The Mock Test

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:25:27 +0200

Weeeeelllllll,
I would like to help but... Two problems:
1. Brasil have reverse directions than England, we go by right, come by left.
2. Can you come in the weekend, we could practice" :)

What can I say? Practice.
And about drinking, you must get the right dose, enough to relax, and far from mix and forget!

You are a good driver, I believe, else not, you wouldn't choose talk about it here.

Relax and practice.

Aloha!

In response to:Flat Tyres

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:14:40 +0200

Hi Luis,

Yes, parking is a big problem here in the cities too. I have friends who will park the car miles away because they hate parking in awkward places.

I am not sure what my instructor would think if I was singing songs but the chewing gum is a good idea. Thanks for the words of wisdom.

Regards

Steph

In response to:Flat Tyres

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:40:23 +0200

Aloha Steph!
That's the reason I avoid hospitals and dentists.
Panic usually means that you think too much about something. Frequently wrong about it.
Try to distract part of your mind. Chewing gums or singing songs while driving.
In this case, slow music, please!!
Here,in Brasil, the major panic for people on driving is... parking!!
Practice, practice, practice... :)
Aloha!

In response to:The Laws of the Road

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:24:50 +0200

Thanks for the reply Luis, really appreciate it

Regards

Stephanie

In response to:The Laws of the Road

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:24:04 +0200

Hi Stephanie.

Laws and roads seems the same anywhere I know.
And idiots too.
They're spread everywhere you may look.

What can we do? Just survive? It's not funny.
I pray for a better world, but we will need better person there.
Thanks for the post.

Luis Santos, Brasil