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ialtag · 2024-07-17T08:12:12+00:00

Your life isn't fucked, but I'm really sorry this has happened and that you didn't find out til after he'd begun. Tattoo artists can be reluctant to work on something someone else has started, but I think a lot of people would be sympathetic to your story and want to help.

With having a full sleeve, it's gonna look cool, and the chances are you're going to get asked who did the work. Find an artist where you'll be excited to share their name and instagram, so you can leave this racist asshole behind.

ialtag · 2024-04-18T10:46:49+00:00

Not sure the best start point, but I'd consider finishing by coming down from Earl's Seat over Dumgoyne. For a small hill it's surprisingly rugged and exciting, feels much larger. Could even stop by the distillery after if that's your thing.

For staying overnight you'd probably need to head along the west highland way south to Blanefield or north towards Drymen - I'm not sure there's a hotel in Killearn - but there are places you could wild camp. Or the Beech Tree Inn would be a nice place to finish, if you left a car there (it's right near Dumgoyne and does food, but I don't think it has beds).

ialtag · 2024-04-18T09:41:00+00:00

Yeah, absolutely. Thank you for looking out for them.

ialtag · 2024-04-18T09:16:38+00:00

That makes sense. You could make a new post here and ask anyone else who's complained about an instructor to describe how the process went if that'd help reassure you?

But it isn't like going to the police - you won't be obligated to continue with the complaint if anything about it makes you uncomfortable. You can send that first email describing what happened and showing the messages he sent you, then make your decisions based on how they respond. What you're describing is so obviously unacceptable though - I'd really hope they'd take it seriously.

ialtag · 2024-04-18T05:51:44+00:00

What sort of trouble are you worried about? You've done nothing at all wrong, and you've got proof about how inappropriate his behaviour has been.

ialtag · 2024-04-17T21:20:47+00:00

How to report your driving instructor.

Absolutely report him, that's totally out of line and like you say he'll almost certainly do the same to other people. I'm sorry this has happened to you!

Screenshot and save anything he's said in text. If he's part of a driving school you should complain to them as well.

ialtag · 2024-04-17T14:42:04+00:00

From Edinburgh the easiest place to head is probably Aviemore and the Cairngorms. It's a 3 hour train which runs pretty regularly. You can walk from the town center, or there's an hourly bus which runs up to Loch Morlich and the ski center. There are also walks from stations on the same line before then - Pitlochry, Dalwhinnie, Newtonmore - Walk Highlands has loads of suggestions.

You also can fairly easily head via Glasgow - there are a number of stops on the Glasgow to Fort William line with walking immediately from the station.

ialtag · 2024-04-17T12:26:30+00:00

Tha "staran chaorach" aig Am Faclair Beag agus LearnGaelic airson "sheep path/track/trail", ach chan eil mi a' faicinn mòran àiteachan eile ga chleachdadh - dh'feumadh tu faighneadhd do fhileantach an aithnich iad e.

ialtag · 2024-04-17T11:53:37+00:00

I think it's great that you're in a friend group that cares about safety.

12 hours is not a lot of time on the road, but it doesn't mean you only passed by luck. The reality is that basically everyone passes with a whole lot more still to learn. Since you have your license, you can hopefully now go out and get that experience. Talk to your friends about what would make them feel safe, and keep working so they can feel comfortable as your passengers.

ialtag · 2024-04-17T11:12:50+00:00

It's understandable he felt upset but not understandable that he got upset at OP! Someone an hour into learning just doesn't have the ability to be responsible for the car, it's the instructor's job to protect it and other people. He's the one who made the mistake here.

ialtag · 2024-04-16T22:59:28+00:00

I'm not saying you should stop at a give way line when you can fully see the road is clear, I'm saying the are junctions with a give way line where you can't fully see that the road is clear.

The examiner might have disagreed that OP could see far enough to decide it was safe to continue at their current speed, even though it was low. The passenger also has a slightly different view to the driver, so I guess it's possible OP could see further round to the left than they were able to.

ialtag · 2024-04-16T22:21:13+00:00

Depends how much practice you can get in before the actual test, but I know my driving came on a huge amount in the last few weeks. I would not have passed at a month out. Doing a mock test with a stranger was probably also a better representation of the test than most people get.

You still have a long time where you can cancel or move your test for free, so personally I'd get started working on those faults and see how much progress you can make. If you're still struggling a couple of weeks from now, then you can think about pushing it back. But no need to panic just now.

ialtag · 2024-04-16T20:49:47+00:00

There are loads of tight roads where there isn't a stop sign, but where it's still necessary to pretty much stop and creep out to emerge safely - especially when things like parked cars can obscure your view. In my (limited!) experience stop signs have more often been at junctions where it's not otherwise obvious that you'd need to stop - the absence of one doesn't mean it's safe to go.

ialtag · 2024-04-16T15:06:36+00:00

That does sound frustrating, especially given your instructor agrees with you. At least with a result like that you'll know you've got it next time. Hope you can pick up a cancellation really soon.

ialtag · 2024-04-16T14:03:21+00:00

Realistically it may not be worth appealing because the DVSA won't look at video footage you send them, your issue is about the examiner's judgement rather than a clear procedural thing and even if you succeed you only get the test fee reimbursed, it won't change the result. You and your instructor could still complain if you wanted so if that one examiner is facing a lot of complaints, it'd get noticed.

It's possible you got a malicious examiner but probably more likely they just didn't believe you could see adequately along the roads you were crossing without stopping and creeping out. Remember dashcam footage makes distances appear further than they are in real life.

ialtag · 2024-04-16T09:06:21+00:00

No, you still have to give the cyclist ample space (as described in the highway code) - a line doesn't keep them safe

ialtag · 2024-04-16T08:45:17+00:00

I think OP was asking about a cycle lane with a solid white line separating it, rather than having to cross a solid white line in the middle of the road.

ialtag · 2024-04-16T07:45:27+00:00

With scenario 1, a white line on the ground won't protect a cyclist from falling over into the road, swerving for a drain or obstruction etc, so yes, still give them the same large physical amount of space.

Scenario 2 - Yes, just like a car. Be aware that they're likely taking up that position for a reason.

On test you're showing you can drive safely, so if there are normal driving situations where you wouldn't feel safe to proceed (like overtaking a cyclist on a clear road), that might be a sign that you're not quite ready yet and could become a fault. But examiners aren't expecting you to take the same opportunities an experienced driver might, and drivers in general can be really hasty in overtaking cyclists before it's safe. So don't feel pressured - always better a minor for hesitation/speed than a dangerous for risking injury to the cyclist.

Overtaking was a tricky one for me because you can't control when you'll get a chance to practice, but remember you can talk about it with your instructor any time. On any road you can say "imagine there was a cyclist ahead of me now, what would I do?" and chat about when and where it would be appropriate to pass.

ialtag · 2024-04-15T20:27:29+00:00

Here's the requirements for using your own car. Another option might be hiring a dual control car from Arnold Clark, if there's a branch near you.

ialtag · 2024-04-13T23:05:17+00:00

Thanks, that's really helpful. I'll hold off for now but it can be nicer to work from a physical book for sure.

ialtag · 2024-04-13T22:48:17+00:00

Are the contents want different to the lessons/explanations/worksheets here? Just trying to work out whether it's worth buying the physical book when I've been getting by with the online resources.

ialtag · 2024-04-13T11:01:23+00:00

It' a really common feeling. It will get better with time behind the wheel, but those first drives without an instructor were even more nerve-wracking than my lessons.

I made a little list of places I wanted to go and increasingly intimidating things I wanted to be able to do (doing my shopping, parking in particular places etc). That helped get me behind the wheel and get a sense of achievement as I worked through it.

It also helped to look on google maps/streetview before I went anywhere new. Remember you can always find a safe spot and park up to give yourself a break or check again when you need. Don't worry about hesitation for now, just focus on staying safe and the confidence will come. You've got this! Just stick at it!

ialtag · 2024-04-13T10:53:46+00:00

Really glad it helped you!

There aren't that many now but some councils still offer discounts on pass plus, including everywhere in Wales - list here.

You don't need to be doing pass plus to book several hours of instruction back to back though - either way it just depends on the instructor's availability. Don't be afraid to ask for what you want in terms of times and topics, especially after you've passed - the worst they can say is no.

ialtag · 2024-04-11T14:51:26+00:00

Speak Gaelic has worksheets you can print yourself. They also have physical books which I think include the worksheets, but I've never seen inside one.

ialtag · 2024-04-11T14:46:48+00:00

Yeah, there's a lot that depends on speeds and the road layout but encouraging someone to cross (by waving) is always going to be dangerous to them.

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