A pretty fun yet frustrating experience in my first driving practical lesson which took place on Tuesday, it gives me mixed feelings about my driving skills and whether I could still able to make it by the end of the entire training period.

It was fun trying out the vehicle, especially you are driving for the very first time and you are doing everything alone, except you are being guided at times. Learning the half clutch was difficult but soon enough I was able to adapt to the depressing of the respective pedals.

On the other hand, after a short break and back to the lesson, I was in a total mess when performing what I’ve learnt. I forgot what was the right amount to depress the foot brake and the accurate timings of a half clutch. I received a one hell of a nagging from the instructor that was guiding me throughout. Probably I was tired since I had a long day or maybe, I’m feeling stress as it’s my first try. I have no idea what was affecting me.

I felt demoralized, pathetic of my driving skills. Asking my other mates about their driving experience, the replies were either good or alright. When mentioned about the scolding or naggings? None seemed to receive any. I text Chip after the entire lesson to ask is it normal to be told off by your instructor while driving and she replied “yes”.

I was much relieved after seeing her reply but on the other hand, worried about my performance in my next drive. That night, I was dreaming about driving and my half clutch till the next morning. Shocking but true, some of my mates were having nightmares, which occurred to be related to their driving.

Next lesson is tomorrow. Let’s hope everything would be fine. No more nightmares of driving please and I need to be more confident on my driving.

Don’t give up, Nicholas.