Well I got through my first driving lesson without killing anyone! I’m learning to drive with a company local to Lancaster called KWIKTEST.

Whether however I will be quick to get to my test remains to be seen.

I didn’t do too much on my first lesson, but I enjoyed what I did do.

I started the car and set off a few times. The process being:

• Start the Ignition
• Check mirrors
• Fully depress clutch pedal
• Put the car into 1st gear (without looking at gear stick)
• Gently depress gas pedal
• Lift clutch to biting point
• Release handbrake!

I then proceeded to drive in lots of figure of eights… I also managed a little reversing. Although I stalled a few times when attempting a hill start! *growl*

The thing I found most difficult was mirroring my hand movements on the steering wheel… I am supposed to practice with a frisbee… So I hope you can all picture me sitting in front of EastEnders driving along with my yellow frisbee!

My first ever proper driving lesson is booked! On the 21st of April 2004 I will begin the process of leaning to drive. So if you’re out and about on the roads of Lancaster on the 21st at around 4pm… *B*E*W*A*R*E*