Went for the 1st driving lesson earlier this afternoon (finally!). Started at 1400hrs, with parallel parking and the 3-point-turning in the circuit.There were a few newbies, like me, were also doing the parallel parking thingy, so we had to take turns. While waiting, I received EXCESS vitamin D. I regretted for not bringing my towel, since I perspire a lot.
Did the same routine a few times and finally got the hang of it. Then the instructor, whom I would preferably call Uncle, told me that we're going on the road. Finally, we could switch on the air conditioner. Uncle showed me the 3 routes; Routes A,B,C. Not to brag but for a newbie, I did pretty good today. But I can't follow the speed limit- 40 km/h. Come on. It's like the highway. The vehicle in front was so far, made me want to catch up& when I look through the rear mirror, there's like cars tailgating behind. After going through route C, drove back to the circuit. Uncle then demo-ed the going-up-the-hill part.
The best part was Uncle let me drive back home when the lesson ended. Again I didn't obey the speed limit for newbies. Well, it's my 4th driving experience & 2nd time driving a manual transmission vehicle (hey, who's counting? ME! hahaha). Next lesson will be on Monday afternoon. Guess I'll have to bring some sunblock.
Later this evening, I escorted mom to the grocer's. After we got all the kitchen essentials, she requested me to drive us home. I disobeyed the speed limit- AGAIN. I can't help it since it's auto transmission. Need not worry to change any gears. But still we arrived home safely& very much alive. Gratefully.
That's it for now. I guess. Tener un buen dia & adios.
p.s. If there's any JPJ officers reading the last paragraph, none of the story is true.
p.p.s. After a long time hiding in the shadows and then suddenly got exposed to the sunlight, I felt dizzy. Now I know how vampires feel. Pity them though.
p.p.p.s Now I have another responsibility coming up, apart from being my mom's amateur sous chef, the thing I "fear" the most- THE DRIVER. Gasp.
p.p.p.p.s For those who's unsatisfied with my so-called amateur or lame driving experience story for the day, well, that's your problem. I feel very sorry for you.
p.p.p.p.p.s So far-
Driving experience count : 6
Using manual transmission:2
Using auto transmission: 4
So jealous.Ive been leaning to hold steering ever since..well,i don't know...I want to at least learn how to reverse!
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