Driving Instructors in Mount Pritchard, Australia

to motivate you. I struggled when i started learning manual (after i had bought manual car). Then i told myself if so many people worldwide and complete idiots can drive a manual car why cant i? Then it became a ease. OP dont give up, i m rooting for you.

You can check the pass rates of all driving schools at http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/licensing/gettingalicence/drivinginstructors/parentsandlearners/drivingschoolpassrates.html . It's one way of checking out if a driving instructor is good.

I'm 30 and just got my Ps this year. I learned to drive when I was 16 but let my Ls expire. After getting my Ls again this year I used the NRMA Safer Driving School and was good to do the driving test after 2-3 lessons to kick the rust off. They're about $70 an hour though.

http://www.1 stclassdriving.com.au/ Ask for Sam, he is the best I would recommend to go for a test in Botany, roads there are mostly 40 km/h so you can play it safe

If you are able to, I have heard that Mount Druitt RTA is easier to pass (in term of they are more relaxed?? on marking), in saying that, I failed my first attempt there because I didn't stop at the stop sign at the exit of RTA (audible 'oh dear...' was heard from the examiner), my only mistake for my first attempt. I passed the second time though!

I am 29 and only got my P's this year as well! If you want, pm me and I will send you the number of my instructor. I am shy and panic easily but he was very calm and patient with me. I got my red P's on the first go (at Lidcombe RTA) and owed it all to him. I always thought I wouldn't be able to drive due to no self confidence but I really love it and regret not getting my license sooner! He also only charges $40 per hour. ;)

http://www.keys4 driving.com.au/ Ask for Milad or Nadia.

Obvious, but never forget the basics: obey all the road signs (such as stopping at a STOP sign - wheels must come to a complete stop, check left-right-left, or stop completely before a LEFT TURN ON RED: PERMITTED AFTER STOPPING sign); check your rearview and side mirrors every now and then, and make it a little obvious to the instructor when taking the test (turn your head for left side mirror, for example); indicate before you arrive at a roundabout, not as you enter; also, the rule for roundabouts is actually whoever enters first has right of way, NOT 'give way to the right' (although it is common courtesy to do so - still not a RULE/LAW); maximum speed you should go is 5km/h below the area speed limit. *edit*: ALWAYS CHECK YOUR BLIND SPOTS! Also, (hoping it's still the same) is during the exam you will be 'tested' on two of three things: parallel parking (self-explanatory), parking and restarting (usually you're told to go into the left lane when it is safe to do so, stop in a legal spot and turn off your engine - remember to apply the handbrake after you shift to park - and then you're told to start again [check mirrors, foot on brake, start engine, change gears, parking brake off, indicate, check mirrors, drive off]) and three-point turn (self-explanatory). I think if you test with a manual, there's also the chance of a hill-start, too. Test begins as soon as you enter the car and finishes when you leave it, so obey speed limit in RTA parking lot, STOP at the STOP sign at the exit, and park safely when you're done. Try to get around 15-20 hours worth of practice before you test. Also, because you're over 25, you can take the Ps test at any time without having to do the logbook hours - but everyone should practice before the exam, regardless. Not sure how the prices are now, but pretty sure most places are over $50/hour now (inflation and they also cite rising petrol prices as an additional reason). It's been awhile since mine, so I can't even remember the name of the instructor I had, but I would think most driving school companies are good enough. Sorry if that's not any help, but I would also suggest trying to make a packaged deal with whoever you get: pay upfront for 10 or so lessons and see if you can get a discount.

I also finally went for & got my Ps this year at 27. Good luck with it! Most driving instructors have a cheaper price for the first lesson. I used this to have a first lesson with two different instructors to see who I gelled with better (& also save some $). I can't remember the name/company of the first one, but the second (& the driver I then stuck with) was Jo from JoDrive. She's a former NRMA trainer who recently set up independently & I would heartily recommend her. PM me if you'd like her contact number. I'd recommend using the teacher's car for the driving test - the dual controls apparently make the RTA tester more at ease, & if it's the car you practise driving in most that's a big advantage. I got my license at Marrickville after 4 lessons total, and that's a location with a bad rep for failing people & a course that involves hellishly narrow streets. You'll be fine.

Roundabouts - NEVER disobey the lane markings before entering the roundabout. Look to the right and see if cars are coming and ALWAYS indicate when exiting the roundabout. I don't get why people say "oooh the roundabout is too small so I can't do it". I do it at every roundabout, so why can't everyone else? Also, with merging or changing lanes, try and match the speed of the traffic and turn your indicator on quite early. Most drivers will let you in, but if you come across some arsehole who doesn't, slow down and try the gap behind him. Always do head checks as well - I've often checked my mirror which shows no cars and it sometimes turns out there's a car right next to me.