What can i expect 2 happen on my assessment driving lesson? Will i b thrown in2 the drivers seat or talked 2..

Question

I had 25 hours learning 4 years ago but quit as my instructor was rubbish, since then had 2 children & now really desperate 2 get on the road! I havent actually been behind the wheel of a car in 4 years & am very nevous that i have forgotten even the basics! I have booked a weeks intensive course with my local instructor & he wants me to do an assessment lesson friday to see where im at, does n e 1 know if he'l litterally sit me in the drivers seat & let me carry on or will he talk things through with me & teach me abit b4 driving??

I am so worried that he'l think after 25 hours i should know how 2 drive & il make a complete tool of myself by not even remembering the basics but 4 years is a long time! Has n e 1had an intensive course & done there assessment lesson 2 give me a clue about what 2 expect??

Answer 1

you are out on the road all day, you spend much less time 'picking up from where you left off', and more time concentrating on your driving.

driving courses work because of the intensively geared program that sets targets for the candidate to aim for and because it is a constant forward progression.

Answer 2

don't worry they are there to teach you, if you need to go back to the start then they will take you back to the start, its not a problem.

What they will probably do is talk to you first and see where your at and then put you in the drivers seat so he can see what level you are at.  It will be a normal lesson and he will talk you through what your doing.  From this the instructor can see what you are already competent in and what he needs to teach you.  

Don't worry he wont simply stick you in the car and expect you to drive

Answer 3

he's not gonna judge you! he's a driving instructor, he justy want to see what you know and how you've been taught so he wont be teaching you what you've already learnt, remember he's taught people who have NEVER driven before, least you have some experience!

Answer 4

stephen m is 100% right

another thing 2 remember is that u learn to (within reasons) tell instructors, how u feel  at any particular time, and they should (within reasons) honor ur request or need

a very professional instructor shud already know how 2 help u

but it is ur money so u decide urself

Answer 5

I understand totally how you are feeling! I passed my test yesterday (go me!) I tried to learn when I was 20ish to the point where I did put in for my test, and failed it twice! So I gave up. And didn't drive again till August last year and have now been successful at 33 as like you my circumstances changed. So you can do it! I had two assessments. My employers who drive professional agreed to teach me so they assessed me first. We drove out to a quiet country road and swapped seats. I drove, (badly!) but he totally talked me through explaining about which pedal does what and the rest of it as if I had never driven before. When we were done he said he could tell I'd driven before but taught me as if I'd had no experience. I was then assessed again when I decided to increase my chances of passing by having lessons with a local BSM instructor, (the guys I work with are awesome drivers but don't know the test routes and local 'tricks' that my instructor did) and again, I just drove and she picked up on what I was and wasn't capable of. She explained all the functions of the car because even if you've driven lots, every car is different. A good instructor should explain everything he wants you to do totally and then just look at how you handle it based on any previous experience. Be honest with the guy, you're paying him so tell him what you feel comfortable with and GOOD LUCK!

Answer 6

With my son he was taken to a car park which isn't used very much and then he was let behind the wheel so the instructor could see if he had enough control to drive on the roads.

Answer 7

YOU KNOW WHAT I GOT KING KING KING KONG IN MY TRUNK

Answer 8

Your instructor should still start you 'back to basics' on a quiet road and see how you are when recapping what you do and dont remember.  Obviously the better you are the sooner you will be encouraged back onto the roads.....if you do not feel ready ask him/her to practice in quiet roads a little longer until you feel comfortable.  Even though you will normally be nervous you should still enjoy your lessons.  Intensive courses over a short space of time can be difficult....perhaps you could give yourself a few weeks to learn instead and take it easy. Good Luck.