Bobsy Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 HI Everyone, Been in the world of motoring for about a month now and love it. I purchased a Zetec 13 plate from ford retail online and couldn't fault them. Although had to go to dagenham to test drive it (hate London underground!). Going to do my longest journey soon 200 mile journey home to see family...nervous! Hope see you all about the forum Rob :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckerp Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Hello and welcome Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Welcome to the family Rob! wow, a month of motoring and such a great motor to start, I bet your excited at the very least! as for the 200 mile journey that is a long one, I would highly recommend if you havent already done so - take the Pass Plus course, it will help to boost your confidence on the motorways and gain some extra skills, if you head out unprepared for this long journey then it will be a much more difficult journey I can assure you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Welcome Rob. Motorways are easier to drive on than normal roads as long as you remain aware of what is around you and remember other people are the idiots on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobsy Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 thanks for the tips jeeb. I enquired about his with driving instructor he thinks I'm confident enough (did a lot of driving on the A14 around Cambridge). I will have my brother coming down with me and with be taking regular breaks on the way northwards to break it up a bit. it may take longer but will get there in once piece . I wish I had learnt to drive a long time ago its so much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 haha, well thats a positive feedback from your instructor. As Bruce said, focus on where you know the cars to be. The best thing I can advise you is to try and remember what you pass and try remember the vague speed. that way it helps you expect what might come up on you! certainly thats the means by whhich I drive anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Hi welcome :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisroberson99 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Welcome! I just did some driving myself today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 On a motorway Chris? Sent from my MY SAGA C2 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisroberson99 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I wish! No it was at the Dunsfold Aerodrome (where Top Gear is filmed). I got a 2012 Kia Rio (with Dual controls and an instructor) and practised parking, u turns, waiting at junctions, emergency stops and I even got to drive up to 55mph in 5th gear! It was massive fun, the little Kia was really nice to drive too (it had done 116,000 miles!) I've got another go on 23rd July for another 2 hours, can't wait! :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 very good! I have to be honest and say I have defiantely got a soft spot for the Kia! the Cee'd is an excellent competitor to the Focus IMHO! the Rio is as nippy as the fiesta! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobsy Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Kia well made cars! Dad has a serento (think that how it's spelt) and great car comfortable too Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 They upped there game that much is certain but now it's no longer reasonably priced it's high ranking prices... Sent from my MY SAGA C2 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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