Driving on my own now.

[Rinka]

So...
I have made my license and got myself the little ford KA.
All nice and dandy.
When my partner and I picked it up we were excited and happy, but then came the drive. It was dark, rush hour and we did not know where we where because the sat nav didn’t turn on.
I stalled the car I think at least 10 times on a side road leading to the high street. The side road went up steeply.

Since the first drive I’m now getting very nervous and anxious thinking about driving it.

Not only that but I’m anxious to damage the car. And be responsible for loosing our savings.

Granted the car was only “£790” but it’s quite a bit.

I know it’s an old car and it makes weird noises but still I’m really scared to damage the tyres or the clutch.

Pisses me right off.

I wanted so much to drive you have no idea.
I passed my test the first time with 7 minors (not too bad I think) but I’m getting so anxious.

It frustrates and disappoints me.

Do you have any advice for me?

 

[janemariesayed]

Yes, go back and have a few more lessons to get over the nervousness. Professional help will get you over it. Also, you can get your partner to take you to a car park to drive around. Go early morning to a supermarket car park or late after closing time and you will have it to yourself.

Don't worry about crashing your car. The thing to only concern your self with is safety. Stay safe. A car is a machine, it neither thinks or feels. If anything happens to it, the insurance will pay out. I think it is normal to be thinking the way you are. Take the car for a drive down a muddy country lane a few times and then see it all muddied up. You will clean it for sure, but you will start not to be so concerned.

Keep your foot off the clutch. Don't drive with your foot hovering over the clutch and keep the car maintained and it should last a good many years, whatever it cost.

Congratulations @Rinka and keep at it and you will get there.