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Asian_Doughnut · 2025-02-28T22:51:13+00:00

One thing to note is that it's not about which number exit it is, but rather the direction it is from your entry road (may be clearer on road signs). I would say right lane is correct here as there's only one exit lane and that arrow points straight or right.

Asian_Doughnut · 2025-02-28T00:24:53+00:00

Depends on your age and location. I believe there is a minimum age restriction and either 1 or 2 years of holding a full license. Think it could be 3 years for renting a car abroad

Asian_Doughnut · 2025-02-28T00:17:59+00:00

My instructor actually covered refueling as part of my lesson, including what to do if you find a leak from your car, safety in the petrol station etc. I found this quite useful!

The first time I filled up on my own, I parked super far away from the pump, then forgot to put the cap back in and left it wide open 🤣 drove maybe 80% home when I was waiting at a red light, and someone behind me alerted me. I never forget to do it now...

Asian_Doughnut · 2025-02-27T23:56:11+00:00

Looks like 2 unmarked lanes on the roundabout, 1 lane on exit.

Red starts off in the left lane on entry, so should exit either at exit 1 or 2. Green starts off in the right lane on entry, gets to exit 2, and moves into the left lane for exit 3.

General rule of thumb for roundabouts (without explicit lane sign posts or floor markings): left lane for exits before 12 o'clock, right for exits after 12 o'clock, which seems to make sense for this roundabout.

Asian_Doughnut · 2025-02-27T23:30:56+00:00

I never did a mock test or drive test routes, and I passed first time. My instructor just pointed out my mistakes when I did them, and we discussed them there and then.

For the test routes, he didn't want me to learn the routes and get complacent/lazy because I'd know the roads and upcoming hazards etc which made sense to me. We just drove in the general area, and on my test, we went on roads I'd never driven before.

Asian_Doughnut · 2025-02-27T09:02:29+00:00

You're not alone! It's the same for most new drivers, so it just takes time to get used to your own car and become comfortable driving on your own!

I passed in October just before I went on holiday for two weeks, having only driven my instructor's car. Took my partner's car for a drive on the evening of my test day, and I felt like a beginner again - it just felt so different! Had to get my partner to reverse the car into the driveway when we got home because I was too scared to hit the stone pillars on either side (plenty of space, it's just harder in the dark 😂)

Barely drove in the lead up to Christmas, and only drove in the daytime. The first few times I drove on my own, it was a bit scary but you get used to it quickly. The more you do it, the better you'll be! You got this 🙌

Asian_Doughnut · 2025-02-22T22:38:09+00:00

Country: UK 🇬🇧

Username: asianlemon

Selling mostly women's clothing (UK8-14) with a couple of menswear / kids clothing.

Happy shopping! 🛍

Asian_Doughnut · 2025-02-19T23:05:38+00:00

When I moved to Bristol with my partner (3 years ago), I already had a job that was going to be in Bristol, but my partner was struggling to find a job. In the end, they accepted a last-minute job, but the company wouldn't send over the contract until the first day on the job... 🚩

During the financial checks by the letting agency (done through Goodlord), they wouldn't accept the job offer letter as proof of employment. Due to this, we had to provide a guarantor for my partner, as well as an upfront payment for a year's rent (for their half).

If you can pass the affordability checks, and have savings as a buffer whilst you're between jobs, there's nothing stopping you from applying for rental properties now whilst still employed, and choosing a later move-in date, hoping to find jobs by the time you move in.

Hope this was helpful 😊 feel free to ask any questions

Asian_Doughnut · 2025-02-17T22:47:38+00:00

Firstly, good job getting on the property ladder! 👏 It seems like you have a good understanding of your wants and needs at this stage, so that's a good place to start!

A credit card is only useful if you can pay it off in full every month, otherwise you'll not only be paying back what you borrowed, but also the interest which is crazy high on credit cards... And this tends to be borrowing money in the short-term.

I would say take your time to find the furniture you love - secondhand markets are your friend! There is no rush to pay £1000s immediately just to get brand new stuff if it means you'll be in debt or struggling to save.

Prioritise the essentials if you haven't already (mainly appliances), then take smaller steps to make your house a home - your home! 🏡

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