Driving Lesson Number 9.

Well, they say that a good driver can drive ANY car... After my first attempt in Clio this afternoon, I think I can safely say that I'm not a good driver yet! Although I didn't do too bad, even if I do say so myself.

The little Hyundai I've been driving up to now had very flexible pedals with plenty give in them! Whereas Clio's pedals are much harder. In fact the clutch borders on stiff and the brake only needs the slightest of touches and you almost go through the windscreen!! However, that may just be me being heavy footed... Hehehehe!

My new instructor seemed to be impressed with my driving, including a PERFECT 3 point turn, although the first one saw me hitting the kerb as I was reversing. I'm struggling to control rollback at junctions on a slight hill though because I just can't judge the clutch to get it to stop! Apart from one that I did on my way home.

I think my main problem so far is clutch control which I really need to work at, but hey, I've only had 9 lessons so I can't be perfect ALL of the time! ;-)

Next week it's crossroads or hill starts so everyone PLEASE keep out of town or I'm likely to roll into you!