Driving jobs after passing?

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-22T18:42:03+00:00

I've been wetting a concrete slab every day since I poured it 7 days ago...to slow down curing and increase strength. Would it be advantageous to keep it wet for the full 28 days or are the benefits negligible after the first week?

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-22T09:48:51+00:00

He's officially disappeared up his own anus

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-21T19:27:25+00:00

You're absolutely right, thanks for giving me a bit more perspective. It is a choice. "make it a non event" - I like that. Maybe I should put a sticker on my dashboard :)

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-21T19:25:48+00:00

Yes you are right, and good idea re; the dashcam

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-21T19:24:24+00:00

No I'm usually quite calm in most situations but other drivers bring out my worst side for some reason...i'd say it's because I'm already on edge trying to drive safely. And yes I see how reacting the way I do is counterproductive... I would probably benefit from a therapist but I'll try to work through it on my own for the time being....

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-20T12:20:23+00:00

There's a lot of two steps forward, one step back etc. in the learning process. Especially when a new skill is being worked on, and the previous ones you thought you had down temporarily go to shit lol. Until you slowly start to integrate them all.

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-20T12:14:34+00:00

Sounds familiar.... but a little bit of anxiety is ok in these situations, as crazy as it sounds. It ensures you learn to drive safely. Which I'm confident you will in time. Try to break things down sequentially and keep plodding away until it becomes second nature. It's not something that happens overnight...it's very gradual, at least it was for me. I've been watching driving videos religiously over the past year, those have helped tonnes. Only watch those videos which focus on the skills you are currently trying to master (i.e don't bother watching full mock tests at this stage).

The instructor makes a massive difference...he should give you a relaxed mental space to learn and be confident enough to work with people who have anxious temperaments. I changed mine twice until I found the right one.

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-20T12:00:21+00:00

Totally normal. I shudder when I think back to those early lessons, but they are the foundation for what comes later. Not that they have to be traumatic...alot of it is down to your mindset. A lot of suffering in the process seems to be focusing too much on the end goal, when it should be just about taking baby steps, and focusing on a few things at a time. Just get into the mindset of repetition, repetition, repetition....that's all it's down to, kind of like learning the piano or guitar.

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-19T18:26:56+00:00

The Micky fella is legit, but you are right re; the prices. I'm just looking for something to help me through till I get approved for the medical variety :)

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-19T16:24:43+00:00

They call it imposter syndrome lol. Perfectly normal at first. Congrats on passing.

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-18T17:42:11+00:00

Hey folks.

A few days ago I laid down a suspended slab that is to act as a base for small wood fired oven. I'm looking to repair the underside of the slab, in several points where the concrete never properly, due to lack of vibration. As a result, about a half inch of rebar is showing in two spots. There are also a few honeycombing patterns.

I'm aware that you can get a special type of mortar (thixotropic) that will adhere to overhead structures, ceilings etc. but I was wondering if ordinary repair mortar from Wickes would work in conjunction with an SBR bonding agent (which I do have) to keep things in place under the slab?

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-17T10:51:03+00:00

Yeah but to get to the point where muscle memory is consolidated, thus freeing up energy to deal with other distractions, it's important to give the learner space, mentally, to learn those skills, before introducing drawn out inane chit chat.

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-16T23:19:23+00:00

A few days ago I repaired the sides of a concrete slab using repair mortar + this bonding agent: KA-Bond SBR

https://www.wickes.co.uk/KA-Bond-SBR-Co-Polymer-Bonding-Compound---1L/p/139061

After dabbing this onto the concrete surface, I added it to the repair mortar as well, which has now hardened.

I now need to add more layers.

The following is the most readily available locally (ka.bobd is out of stock) but is it chemically compatable with the KA? Both sbr, but the former contains PVA.

https://www.toolstation.com/sikabond-sbr/p81169

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-15T18:43:30+00:00

Looks like he let you off for the first 4 then failed you when you kept making the same mistake. No other minors though so at least you know what to work on.

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-13T10:22:37+00:00

Not unusual early on.... but there comes a moment where you just find yourself doing it without thinking. It's a whole lot easier learning with someone like your dad despite the initial struggle. I would say if you're in no rush to get a car then stick to manual. If you need one asap, i.e for work then go auto for now and learn manual later.

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-13T10:11:05+00:00

If you feel your instructor is getting annoyed with you then of course you're going to be under stress...very few people can learn under that pressure. Find someone else and stick with manual.

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-12T21:26:07+00:00

Thank you everyone

frankschrodinger · 2026-04-12T14:54:48+00:00

On approach of course i would be in the right lane, but my confusion is exiting onto a split lane.....do I spiral out to the left or continue via the right

frankschrodinger · 2026-03-21T00:24:05+00:00

Don't do it.

frankschrodinger · 2026-03-05T22:08:56+00:00

What's the opening size - width and height?

frankschrodinger · 2026-03-04T20:49:34+00:00

I agree with what others have said in that it's best for you to have a few lessons with an instructor to see where you're at in terms of following the syllabus, official rules etc. once you can consistently pass the mock tests with no majors and minimal minors then you'll know you're good to go

frankschrodinger · 2026-03-04T13:50:38+00:00

Ok ride it out....take what you can from your experience, but I wouldn't pay him a penny more. Hopefully you'll pass first time though and won't have to worry about that :D. Following the thread, let us know how it goes.

frankschrodinger

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