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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #60 on: July 07, 2018, 06:45:33 pm »
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Quote from: Joseph41 on July 07, 2018, 04:46:09 pm
Drove to work at RMIT in the city today. Reverse parallel parked.

I'm a real boy.
Huge! An even bigger achievement that you managed to find a park in the city ;)
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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #61 on: July 09, 2018, 03:56:24 pm »
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Quote from: K888 on July 07, 2018, 06:45:33 pm
Huge! An even bigger achievement that you managed to find a park in the city ;)

It's definitely a bit like that. Everybody's in such a terrible rush.
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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #62 on: July 23, 2018, 10:01:46 am »
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I'd say I'm up to about 30 hours. Went for my longest drive on the weekend (3 hours) - to the airport and back. Was certainly an experience haha.
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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #63 on: July 23, 2018, 10:22:50 am »
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Quote from: Joseph41 on July 23, 2018, 10:01:46 am
I'd say I'm up to about 30 hours. Went for my longest drive on the weekend (3 hours) - to the airport and back. Was certainly an experience haha.

You've got this Nick. I remember on my L's driving to the airport to pickup my Dad with my Mum in the front seat. It was a Friday afternoon, and Kings Way was absolutely jammed, so much so that it took us 3hrs one way to get to the airport. It was such a moralising experience though, as I still was able to stay awake and had some valuable hours added on to my L's to help me as much as possible. Now being on my green P's I find it much more comfortable to drive to the airport and back, something which I hope you picked up as well on the weekend.
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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #64 on: July 23, 2018, 02:44:10 pm »
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Quote from: Joseph41 on July 23, 2018, 10:01:46 am
I'd say I'm up to about 30 hours. Went for my longest drive on the weekend (3 hours) - to the airport and back. Was certainly an experience haha.
In love with this.

How close do you feel to wanting to test?
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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #65 on: July 23, 2018, 02:51:21 pm »
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You've got this Nick. I remember on my L's driving to the airport to pickup my Dad with my Mum in the front seat. It was a Friday afternoon, and Kings Way was absolutely jammed, so much so that it took us 3hrs one way to get to the airport. It was such a moralising experience though, as I still was able to stay awake and had some valuable hours added on to my L's to help me as much as possible. Now being on my green P's I find it much more comfortable to drive to the airport and back, something which I hope you picked up as well on the weekend.

Thanks! Yeah, I'm sure the experience will be helpful. :)

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In love with this.

How close do you feel to wanting to test?

❤️❤️❤️

Basically, my instructor went overseas on Sunday, and won't be back until November. At that point, I plan to only have like one more lesson with him - just prior to the test. So I want to have my licence by early December, basically.
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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #66 on: July 24, 2018, 02:18:08 pm »
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Quote from: Joseph41 on July 23, 2018, 02:51:21 pm
Thanks! Yeah, I'm sure the experience will be helpful. :)

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Basically, my instructor went overseas on Sunday, and won't be back until November. At that point, I plan to only have like one more lesson with him - just prior to the test. So I want to have my licence by early December, basically.
So exciting! Are you thinking about car purchases yet or not really front of mind?
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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #67 on: July 24, 2018, 02:31:31 pm »
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Quote from: brenden on July 24, 2018, 02:18:08 pm
So exciting! Are you thinking about car purchases yet or not really front of mind?

I am! But also not really front of mind haha.

Corolla is at the top of the list at the moment, actually! Any advice?
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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #68 on: July 24, 2018, 02:51:29 pm »
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Quote from: Joseph41 on July 24, 2018, 02:31:31 pm
I am! But also not really front of mind haha.

Corolla is at the top of the list at the moment, actually! Any advice?
You know I love me a Corolla ❤️

Decide what your non-negotiables are.

For me:

1. 5 star safety rating.
2. Bluetooth

Almost non-negotiable:

2.5 reverse camera/sensors (love it for reverse parking with small margins).

Buy something that’s Japanese or Korean. Don’t buy European. Prioritise comfort. Was considering tiny cars like a Mazda 2 hatch but just glad I didn’t given I ended up driving so much immediately after I got my car.

I got the Corolla just because huge reputation for reliability. No frills. Just a workhorse that did what I wanted it to do. Fierce in the contest with 5 star safety rating. The Cunnington of cars, if you will. Extremely popular car so mechanics are used to working on them and parts are very available. I have no regrets.
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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #69 on: October 06, 2018, 03:15:33 pm »
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I'd say I'm at about 55-60 hours now. All going well.
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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #70 on: October 07, 2018, 01:10:28 pm »
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Good on u! 1/2 way mark! :D 👍
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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #71 on: October 07, 2018, 01:13:20 pm »
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Quote from: tomatosauce on October 07, 2018, 01:10:28 pm
Good on u! 1/2 way mark! :D 👍

Thanks! :) I actually don't need to hit the 120 hours (too old lol), but I definitely think it's a smart move to do so anyway. 👍
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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #72 on: December 26, 2018, 11:11:21 pm »
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Any updates on your driving? :)
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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #73 on: January 04, 2019, 02:42:00 pm »
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Quote from: beatroot on December 26, 2018, 11:11:21 pm
Any updates on your driving? :)

I passed my test and got my Ps. ;)

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Re: It's time for me to start driving
« Reply #74 on: January 04, 2019, 02:43:01 pm »
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I passed my test and got my Ps. ;)

#bigboy

congrats, an ability to further your independence by driving without supervision is so good.
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