Struggling with my dad teaching me how to drive.

FadiMRB

Hello, so I have a problem with learning driving. So, i’m being taught to drive by my dad, and usually it goes well, until I do a mistake, get yelled at and as a result get stressed and feel a lot of pressure, which is why i overcommit and make more mistakes. Usually when no one is telling me anything I drive well since I imagine that I’m by myself, yet I can’t do that if I’m getting yelled at for doing something wrong, since my self confidence is also taking a hit. I find it sort of hard to learn anything in a one on one session, especially by my parents. What should I do in this case ?

janer1967

Hi there 

I wouldn't recommend being taught to drive by a parent you are too close 

Also your best chance is by a professional as they know all the right techniques and no doubt a long time since your dad learnt and everyone picks up bad habits 

Learning to drive us a one on one session and you can try and find an instructor that understands your learning ability 

Cher_Alumni

Hello @FadiMRB and welcome to our online community.  I hope you are having a nice day.

I can resonate with your story so much, as to this day my mother (non-driver) tries to tell me how to drive despite me having passed some 20 odd years ago.  It's funny *sometimes* but also knocks my confidence, and like you, I over compensate and inevitably make more mistakes. 

I would have definitely struggled being taught by a loved one and I think the suggestions put to you on this thread are wise; if you can afford a driving instructor then consider exploring that, whereas if this isn't feasible, having an open conversation with your dad about how his reactions make you feel may make him aware of something he's otherwise oblivious to.  What do you think to these ideas?

Just to let you know, I've moved your post to our Motability, blue badges and disabled motoring category and tweaked the title to help others better understand what it's about   Good luck with your learning and please let us know how you get on.  

trio

Hi I am being taught to drive at the moment  by an instuctor paid for by the motability people i got my car through ,witch is working out well but when i practice with my carer in the car its awful ,he is too impaitant and trys to push me too much so now i say just sit and help when i ask , see if you qualify for help  goos luck