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Reflective Log

Date: 04/10/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to get the feel of being back in the car again
What am I proud of?
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  • I feel really proud of how much I remembered!​
  • My clutch control was great and I didn't stall once!
  • I feel much more confident and I've got the feel for driving again
What I'd like to work on?
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  • Sometimes my timings for indicating and changing my gears aren't 100%, I'd like to work on this
  • I'd like to work on accelerating more when moving off and increasing my speed more rapidly
  • I'd like to work on remembering to indicate when moving off

Our plan for next lesson
 
I'd like to focus on working on roundabouts, I'd also like to explore using 4th gear

What can I do before my next lesson to help my learning

I'd recommend taking a look at the Blue Monkey Guide to moving off, you can find this HERE this should help you understand the correct order in which to do things

Date: 11/10/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to work on increasing the pressure on my accelerator when moving off.

I'd also like to work on my indicators, roundabouts and using 4th gear
What am I proud of?
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  • I feel really proud of how confidently I drove despite feeling anxious
  • My use of 4th gear was great, I'm really proud that I remembered how to use it
  • My roundabouts were really good
What I'd like to work on?
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  • Sometimes I'm looking down at the road as opposed to ahead which limits what I can see in my peripheral vision
  • Sometimes my hand position is too low on corners which means my corners are sometimes wide
  • Sometimes I forget to indicate when moving off

Our plan for next lesson
 
I'd like to focus on looking high and ahead and my hand position when driving corners.  I'd also like to work on remembering to use my indicators.  Once I've achieved this I'd like to begin working on meeting traffic

What can I do before my next lesson to help my learning

I'd recommend watching your partner when he drives, maybe you could ask him to take your to roads you know are congested.  Watch how he decides if he's got priority to pass a parked car or if he gives the priority to the oncoming vehicles.  Do you agree with his decision?  If not why?

Date: 25/10/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to work on making my left turns tighter by adjusting my hand position on the steering wheel.

I'd also like to focus on looking higher when driving.

I'd like to start looking at meeting traffic
What am I proud of?
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  • I feel really proud of how I remained calm despite what was going on around me
  • My left turns were great
  • My position when emerging left hugely improved
  • I really understand priorities when meeting traffic now.
What I'd like to work on?
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  • Sometimes I stop a little short from the junction which makes it hard for me to see and can cause drivers behind me to stop abruptly
  • I'd like to work on adjusting my speed based on the road conditions
  • I'd like to look further ahead for hazards

Our plan for next lesson
 
I'd like to use the quieter areas around Springbank to really focus on my giveway lines.

Date: 01/11/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to work in Springbank on getting up to the give way line

I'd also like to work on looking further ahead for oncoming vehicles or hazards.

Finally I'd like to work on using the correct speed for the road conditions
What am I proud of?
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  • I feel really proud of my positioning at the give way line.  I've achieved this by slowing down later which means my car travels further before coming to a stop
  • I felt I was much better at matching my speed to the road conditions this lesson
  • I've started looking much further ahead for oncoming traffic and stopping when they have priority
What I'd like to work on?
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  • I'd like to work on bringing up my speed after I've dealt with hazards
  • At one point in my lesson I forgot to change down to 1st at a closed junction.  This caused my car to roll backwards when I tried to hold it on the clutch which led me to panic.  I'd like to work on not letting this happen again

Our plan for next lesson
 
I'd like to work on the junction where I forgot to change down gears and on the Kingsditch double roundabout.  I'd also like to work on emerging from junctions where there are parked cars at the mouth of the junction on the new road

Date: 22/11/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to work on the junctions in the Kingsditch trading estate I struggled with last lesson.  I'd also like to work on looking further ahead at the kingsditch double roundabout
What am I proud of?
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  • My clutch control driving junctions on hills was great
  • I drove the kingsditch double really well.  My speed and lane choices were great and I'm now looking further ahead.
What I'd like to work on?
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  • Road progress, sometimes my speed is a little slow
  • I'd also like to work on recognising and adapting to road signs

Our plan for next lesson
 
I'd like to work on road progress and the junction at the top of Kayte Lane

Date: 29/11/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to work on the junction at the top of Kayte lane which is a more challenging hill start.  I'd like to build on this throughout the lesson
What am I proud of?
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  • As you had a bit of a bad time with your anxiety this lesson I thought you did a brilliant job!  You were super brave and strong to keep going with the lesson!
  • The junction in Kingsditch that you've previously struggled with was great!
  • Towards the end of the lesson your road progress was great!  You were quickly getting upto speed in every new road or after hazards.
What I'd like to work on?
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  • Sometimes your road progress when entering new roads or leaving hazards can still be a little slow which can cause other road users to wait behind you.

Our plan for next lesson
 
I'd like to continue to work on road progress

Date: 06/12/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to work on building up my speed quicker to increase my confidence.

I'd also like to check my mirrors more to understand what's around me
What am I proud of?
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  • Lesson abandoned due to covid symptoms
What I'd like to work on?
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  • Lesson abandoned due to covid symptoms

Our plan for next lesson
 
Lesson abandoned due to covid symptoms

Date: 13/12/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to work on getting my confidence back, I'd like lots of support.  I feel being in the car and being in control will really help with building my confidence.
What am I proud of?
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I feel more confident, my speed has improved and I didn't feel panicked
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I'm really proud that I'm making decision ahead when facing meeting situations with other traffic.  I know when I have priority and when I should give priority to the other traffic
What I'd like to work on?
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  • I'd like to do some more work on my road position. In particularly not crossing into bus lanes and my L position when going left at busier roundabouts.

Our plan for next lesson
 
I'd like to work on all my development areas on my next lesson

Date: 03/01/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to work on my road position.  In particular around bus lanes and and when turning left at roundabouts
What am I proud of?

I enjoyed looking at new areas and felt like it went really well

My speed was really good this lesson

I'm remembering to indicate when moving off

My clutch control was fab
What I'd like to work on?
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  • I'd like to do some more work on my road position. In particular being more aware of things such as bus lanes
  • Sometimes I get confused if I need to stop for pedestrians if they're waiting to cross the road

Our plan for next lesson
 
I'd like to work on the areas around town.  Particularly the more narrow streets, meeting parked cars and Meerkat roundabout.

Date: 10/01/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to work on meeting situations in the narrow roads around the test centre.  I'd also like to work on Meerkat roundabout
What am I proud of?

I enjoyed looking at new areas and felt like it went really well

My speed was great!

My road position was fab and really improved this week.  I now know where to position my car and consistently drive in the correct position
What I'd like to work on?
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  • Sometimes I drive a little fast when approaching narrow sections of road.  I'd like to work on reducing my speed to match the road conditions

Our plan for next lesson
 
I'd like to work on junctions and roundabouts.  I'd like to feel more confident and takes gaps that are suitable to fit my car into.

I'd like to have a look at my forward bay park.

I'd really recommend insuring yourself on your car so you can practice in between lesson.  I really think this will help you feel test ready and competent.

Date: 17/01/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to work on bay parking.

I'd also like to do some work on junctions as sometimes I'm a little hesitant when joining a new road.
What am I proud of?

My general driving was really good this lesson

My speed really improved and I'm now driving to the road conditions

My junctions hugely improved

My clutch control was great
What I'd like to work on?
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  • Sometimes I steer a little too soon when bay parking, I need to pick a bay in advance instead of just hoping for the best.
  • I found the one way system a little confusing
  • I'd like to work on picking a lane, in most occasions this will be the left lane

Our plan for next lesson
 
I'd like to work on moving lanes safely next lesson

Date: 24/01/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to work on changing lanes safely so I'm confident that if I'm in the wrong lane I can change lanes to the correct one safely.
What am I proud of?

I wasn't feeling great this lesson so I made the decision to end the lesson early.
What I'd like to work on?
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Our plan for next lesson
 
We'll decide next lesson.

Date: 31/01/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to get back behind the wheel and get the feel of driving again.
What am I proud of?

This was a hugely better lesson.  I prepared by having time for myself before the lesson

I getting really good for slowing down for hazards and then speeding up again once the hazard has passed

My lane changes improved, this is as I'm starting to read what other drivers are doing more which has made me feel more comfortable
What I'd like to work on?
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Sometimes the mini roundabouts confuse me a little when I'm turning right and there is a stream of oncoming traffic
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I'd like to do some more work on larger roundabouts, specifically who has priority and road position when leaving the roundabout.
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I'd like to do a bit more work on spiral roundabouts

Our plan for next lesson
 
Next lesson I'd like to do some work on roundabouts

Date: 07/02/2021
Lesson Goals​

I'd like to get work on my roundabouts.  I sometimes get a little confused on mini roundabouts.  I'd also like to look at the larger and spiral roundabouts.
What am I proud of?

The larger roundabouts went really well.  I'm now thinking ahead, planning where I need to go and counting my exits.  This is all making me less stressed about roundabouts

The Prestbury double roundabout went really well.  I'm now thinking of it as 2 roundabouts which is making it a lot easier.
What I'd like to work on?
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Sometimes my road position on approach to larger roundabouts and on the roundabout drifts to the right.  I'd like to do some more work on this.

I'd also like to do some more work on the Prestbury double roundabouts

Our plan for next lesson
 
Next lesson I'd like to work on the Prestbury double roundabout.  I'd also like to look at parallel park.

Date: 14/02/2021
Lesson Goals

I'd like to work on my parallel park to see where I am.  I'd also like to work on the Prestbury double roundabout.
What am I proud of?
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I'm pleased with how the Prestbury roundabouts went.  My roundabouts as a whole are much better
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I now understand parallel parking
What I'd like to work on?
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  • When in meeting traffic situations I don't always consider the car behind me.  Thinking of them as a snake can help

Our plan for next lesson
 
I'm going to practice my parallel park and I'd like to have a look at this next lesson.  I'd also like to revisit my bay park and look at the pull up on the right manoeuvre.

If we have time I'd like to look at independent driving and sat nav

Date: 21/02/2021
Lesson Goals

I wasn't able to practice my parallel park this week so I'd like to look at this.  I'd also like to run through my other manoeuvres
What am I proud of?
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  • My bay parking is getting better.  It's more accurate and my observations are improving
What I'd like to work on?
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  • Sometimes I steer too soon when completing a bay park
  • My parallel park needs work as sometimes I don't steer enough.  Sometimes when I start my manoeuvres my wheels aren't straight which confuses me.

Our plan for next lesson
 
I'm going to practice my manoeuvres.  Once I'm happy with these I'd like to focus on my use of the sat nav and independent driving.

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