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I love it! I have driven well over a 100 miles today LOL. I love it. Been to halfords to look at some speakers (only one works and even that is crap LOL) I cant wiat to drive to Oulton tomorrow now LOL.

Only downer is there are some knobs on the road :(
 
DONT buy from halfords...
i only use halford's for tool's, as i've got a trade card :lol:

they are over priced, buy online ;)
 
Matt Sayle said:
I love it! I have driven well over a 100 miles today LOL. I love it. Been to halfords to look at some speakers (only one works and even that is crap LOL) I cant wiat to drive to Oulton tomorrow now LOL.

Only downer is there are some knobs on the road :(
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And most of them are van drivers mate......

Pleased for you mate, it's one of the best things I've ever done!

Without trying to scare you too much, and I'm trying not to sound like an old fart here :D
But don't get to the stage where you take driving for granted, and/or get over confident.
I've done it twice in my years of driving, never had a crash (touches wood!) but came VERY close both times.
It happened because I got too confident, took it for granted, and just for a very tiny split second, lost concentration.

The second time it happened, I really took it on board, that to take your eyes off the road even for a milli-second can be incredibly dangerous - and probably even fatal.
To this day, now every time I get in my car, my eyes are well and truly open, and fixed very firmly on the road and cars and pedestrians etc ahead.

But on a lighter note :D
I still enjoy driving very much, and I haven't got bored with it, even after almost 16 years!

Be safe mate, and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
 
Matt - the biggest difference I found is how much closer drivers go to your rear bumper when you've passed compared to being a learner.

You driven solo yet? Or has it all been with parents in the car?

Also - Congrats :p

Regards, James
 
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i love the 'knobs on the road' statement.

Yes, there are, but until you're a confident and safe driver you can't really comment. You probably make some manoeuvres that are dangerous without yourself even realising it.
I've been driving for a year and there is no way I'm anywhere even close to being a good driver. I'm confident and aware (all those video games have really heightened my awareness of the surroundings, and anyone who scoffs, think about it!) but I'm not experienced.

The best driver I've ever seen (well what I thought was the best driver) is my mate's Dad. Took several advanced driving courses since he's effectively a handyman/chauffeur for the billionaires at the local airport.

But, it's a good feeling! I hope you earned it! I was 4th time and I genuinely think it's made me a better driver because I sure as heck haven't taken it for granted!
 
[S4]Congratulations![/S4]

When I first drove on my own I looked like the hunchback of Notredam. I think I was a little tense and my knuckles were white such was my grip on the steering wheel. I also nearly drove across an unexpected roundabout in the dark. I love driving and now find it very relaxing. It's a good place to belt out some songs as no-one can hear you!
 
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congrats!

on making me envious! :lol:
 
Bloody hell.. Sayle behind the wheel of a car. Need up to date reports on which roads he's driving on so I know to avoid them.
 
Driving is great isn't it?

Riding on Public Transport is like having someone else's stale urine poured in your hair by comparison...
 
I collect plastic bottles for that very purpose, but you're never on the No.35.
 
Matt Sayle said:
I love it! I have driven well over a 100 miles today LOL. (
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god i feel old ....

240 miles to brentford to photograph football and 240 back tommorow... i have been driving twice as long as you have been living matt and guess what... the novelty has never worn off and i still love it :)
 
Here's a tip, Matt, do not go for a 60 mile drive on the motorway in your first few days on the road, especially if you don't realise there won't be any lights for 45 miles of the 60 mile journey back :bonk: :lol:
 
You'll get bored of it, Matt. :D :D ;) Naaa, only kidding. Well done on having passed your test and enjoy your new found independence.

I will have to be honest and say I don't enjoy driving at all, too many aggressiveness on the road (I'm actually a bit of a Sunday driver), even after 14 years on the road). Then one day a few months ago, as I was tootling along this main road in the town (was even below the speed limit), this woman driver in her people carrier just came out of her parking space without looking and *wham", straight into the side of me.
Did me a favour as it declared my pink Skoda Felicia an insurance write off and got a more decent replacement used car out of this woman's insurance. :lol:
 
Ian D J said:
You'll get bored of it, Matt. :D :D ;) Naaa, only kidding. Well done on having passed your test and enjoy your new found independence.

I will have to be honest and say I don't enjoy driving at all, too many aggressiveness on the road (I'm actually a bit of a Sunday driver), even after 14 years on the road). Then one day a few months ago, as I was tootling along this main road in the town (was even below the speed limit), this woman driver in her people carrier just came out of her parking space without looking and *wham", straight into the side of me.
Did me a favour as it declared my pink Skoda Felicia an insurance write off and got a more decent replacement used car out of this woman's insurance. :lol:
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I was back in England this month for all of 6 days and it was horrible driving there again.
During that brief spell, I experienced more instances of selfish drivers cutting me up, bad driving generally and a feeling of hatred for all other road users than in the past 2 years in Germany.

Some German drivers are bad, don't get me wrong, but there isn't the selfish petty-ness here that a lot of UK drivers seem to cultivate.
I thought about it a lot since I got back here and figured out what the main difference is: People actually smile at each other...a lot...
 
Ste L said:
DONT buy from halfords...
i only use halford's for tool's, as i've got a trade card :lol:

they are over priced, buy online ;)
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ditto, trade card is great!


got properly screwed around by helfrauds last weekend, ordered a 14mm colourtune on reserve and collect, got home to find it was a 10mm one so took it back and they told me they dont sell 14mm ones anymore (so they gave me a 10mm one which would OBVIOUSLY be so useful.....) and i had to practically force a refund out of the sourfaced trout behind the till


www.caraudiodirect.co.uk have been good when ive ordered stuff
 
Ta for all the good words, adive and the linky :D

My mum and dad havnt, sorry, darnt come out with me :lol: Mum is scared of me driving!! So I have been so solo all day apart from a few mates and my girlfriend now and then!
 
no trying to show off in front of mates too, thats when accidents usually happen..

im guessing you've got your head firmly planted on your shoulder's, so probably unlikely to do so, but it can still happen
 
Well done Matt, it’s really is a milestone.

One small word of advice, if you haven’t bought a car yet get a silly one first. A kit car, a vintage car, a big car anything out of the ordinary. I doesn’t matter if breakdown after a week or bankrupts you with insurance payments, as the ad says just do it.

Why? For the rest of your life you will fall into conversations which start “what was your first car?” My first car was a Maestro, ‘nuf said?
 
Arkady said:
I was back in England this month for all of 6 days and it was horrible driving there again.
During that brief spell, I experienced more instances of selfish drivers cutting me up, bad driving generally and a feeling of hatred for all other road users than in the past 2 years in Germany.

Some German drivers are bad, don't get me wrong, but there isn't the selfish petty-ness here that a lot of UK drivers seem to cultivate.
I thought about it a lot since I got back here and figured out what the main difference is: People actually smile at each other...a lot...
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Normally with this kind of post I'd go into defence mode :bat:

But I can't, because you are 100% correct, sadly.
There are some very nasty, selfish and arrogant pigs driving today.
 
Enjoy the freedom and independance driving allows you. :)

You won't enjoy the running costs of driving as much though. :shake:
 
Matt Sayle said:
I love it! I have driven well over a 100 miles today LOL. I love it. Been to halfords to look at some speakers (only one works and even that is crap LOL) I cant wiat to drive to Oulton tomorrow now LOL.

Only downer is there are some knobs on the road :(
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Real downer is, there are lots of knobs on the road, as you will witness as time goes on.

And I agree, Halfrauds is for emergencies only. Always shop around, and never buy on impulse. There are lots of good online retailers out there, who won't rip you off. There are also some sharks, but Gooooooogle their name first, and it will quickly become apparent whether they are trustworthy or not.

You seem to be a fairly sensible chap, but please remember the track is the only place for excessive speed - and if you decide to book yourself a track day, you won't be insured. You will need track day insurance.
 
ilikebowens said:
For the rest of your life you will fall into conversations which start “what was your first car?” My first car was a Maestro, ‘nuf said?
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A dear departed friend, David Bruce (a Scotsman), wanted a motorbike but bought a 1928 Bugatti for the same money.
 
ilikebowens said:
Well done Matt, it’s really is a milestone.

One small word of advice, if you haven’t bought a car yet get a silly one first. A kit car, a vintage car, a big car anything out of the ordinary. I doesn’t matter if breakdown after a week or bankrupts you with insurance payments, as the ad says just do it.

Why? For the rest of your life you will fall into conversations which start “what was your first car?” My first car was a Maestro, ‘nuf said?
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Too true. My first car was a Renault 5. It cost me 25 quid and didn't go anywhere so I suppose that doesn't count as a first car. My first car that was drivable was a 1973 VW Beetle and it was brilliant!
 
Congratulations Matt :)

I adore driving. I passed my test almost 10 years ago and I've never tired of it (except for the fact I spend a fortune on my car). But as everyone says, it's after you've passed your test that you really learn to drive... Just take care, and don't let people get to you :)
 
ilikebowens said:
Well done Matt, it’s really is a milestone.

One small word of advice, if you haven’t bought a car yet get a silly one first. A kit car, a vintage car, a big car anything out of the ordinary. I doesn’t matter if breakdown after a week or bankrupts you with insurance payments, as the ad says just do it.

Why? For the rest of your life you will fall into conversations which start “what was your first car?” My first car was a Maestro, ‘nuf said?
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:) Ah, so that's where I went wrong! My first car was a Yugo Zavanta. :suspect:
 
I hate it! Boring, expensive and your mates treat you like a taxi.
However, well done mate, it is a necessary evil. ENJOY IT!!!! (for now):lol:

Dean:)
 
Well done on passing Matt, car looks very tidy too. Will we see you at some rallies now?!
 
Dino f said:
I hate it! Boring, expensive and your mates treat you like a taxi.
However, well done mate, it is a necessary evil. ENJOY IT!!!! (for now):lol:

Dean:)
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You're just not driving the right car to the right places...with the right mates...lol
 
Arkady said:
I was back in England this month for all of 6 days and it was horrible driving there again.
During that brief spell, I experienced more instances of selfish drivers cutting me up, bad driving generally and a feeling of hatred for all other road users than in the past 2 years in Germany.

Some German drivers are bad, don't get me wrong, but there isn't the selfish petty-ness here that a lot of UK drivers seem to cultivate.
I thought about it a lot since I got back here and figured out what the main difference is: People actually smile at each other...a lot...
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I've been in Spain a lot this month and I think they're fair worse than the Brits especially in cities. The really don't care about the rules of the road at all. The only good thing is the motorways. Spain is so big but with a similar population to the UK that the motorways are so quiet in comparison.
 
Watch out for speed cameras Matt! You only need to get 6 points in the first 3(?) years you have your licence to lose it. And the buggers seem to be everywhere, especially round roadworks :thumbs:
 
Kev M said:
I've been in Spain a lot this month and I think they're fair worse than the Brits especially in cities. The really don't care about the rules of the road at all. The only good thing is the motorways. Spain is so big but with a similar population to the UK that the motorways are so quiet in comparison.
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I think that might be a big part of it - as I said, some German drivers are bloody awful and cut you right up, though I get less grief when I'm in the Mustang which has German plates - plus it's a nice car and people here respect the fact that you have a nice car and give you more space...unlike the UK where if you buy a nice car everyone spits at you for being a rich c-unit.

Population density on the Continent in general is far lower, so the overall driving experience is far more pleasant.
I usually heave a great sigh of relief as I drive off the Ferry in Calais and that horrible, oppressive weight lifts off my shoulders...everything seems brighter over here.
 
MikeeB said:
Watch out for speed cameras Matt! You only need to get 6 points in the first 3(?) years you have your licence to lose it. And the buggers seem to be everywhere, especially round roadworks :thumbs:
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2 years.....but yea, stick to the limits because once you have the first set of 3 points, you cant get caught again at all for the rest of the 2 year period, so essentially your (safety?) margin is gone. And you'll be less likely to plough into things.
 
Well done Matt (only just noticed you saying you passed!)

I guess we'll see you at Brands maybe soon? :D
 
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