Teaching an old dog new tricks
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:45 pm
Hi everyone
My name is Debbie and I passed my driving test almost 33 years ago.
I saw the poster in the test centre giving information about the Advanced Driving Test and at the time I said that I wanted to do that!
I have never got around to it, although 10 years ago I did think about a career change and started a Driving Instructor course. I passed the Part 1 test (Hazard Perception and Theory) and the Part 2 (practical driving test). However, I hated the Part 3 training and decided not to pursue that particular career path! The thought of having to go through the Part 3 test and to have to re-take it every couple of years made me realise that this was not the road I wanted to take after all (excuse the pun)!
The time has come again when I have been thinking about taking an Advanced Driving Test. The difference this time is that I am determined to go through with it!
When I took my last driving test, I was taught defensive driving and eco driving and I am confident that I still practise these skills for most of the time that I am driving. However, I have noticed that bad habits are starting to creep in and I am keen to nip these in the bud!
I have been looking at different organisations who offer training for the Advanced Driving Test and do not know which organisation to apply for. I would be interested to hear about any of your experiences. I live in West Sussex.
Thank you for accepting me into the group and for taking the time to read my introduction.
Debbie
My name is Debbie and I passed my driving test almost 33 years ago.
I saw the poster in the test centre giving information about the Advanced Driving Test and at the time I said that I wanted to do that!
I have never got around to it, although 10 years ago I did think about a career change and started a Driving Instructor course. I passed the Part 1 test (Hazard Perception and Theory) and the Part 2 (practical driving test). However, I hated the Part 3 training and decided not to pursue that particular career path! The thought of having to go through the Part 3 test and to have to re-take it every couple of years made me realise that this was not the road I wanted to take after all (excuse the pun)!
The time has come again when I have been thinking about taking an Advanced Driving Test. The difference this time is that I am determined to go through with it!
When I took my last driving test, I was taught defensive driving and eco driving and I am confident that I still practise these skills for most of the time that I am driving. However, I have noticed that bad habits are starting to creep in and I am keen to nip these in the bud!
I have been looking at different organisations who offer training for the Advanced Driving Test and do not know which organisation to apply for. I would be interested to hear about any of your experiences. I live in West Sussex.
Thank you for accepting me into the group and for taking the time to read my introduction.
Debbie