https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:04:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592397 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:38:18 +0000 Mrsbells 2592397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jass: Not sure what you mean by critical husband but I would definitely recommend using a driving school. it is much easier to learn to drive from an objective stranger when you are older than from someone you know </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592378 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:01:00 +0000 PinkElephant 2592378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: this. I moved back to the US last year after being abroad for more than eight years . Other than in my parents' neighborhood on annual trips home, the last time I had driven regularly I'd been in college...so at least 10 years! I took a refresher course with a local guy who was a state trooper and he really helped my confidence. I'd never have wanted to learn from DH in my 30's; I'd feel judged - I say classes or a third party will be so much better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592367 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:43:38 +0000 KT326 2592367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely look into driving school. </p> <p>I would also tell your husband that he cannot say one word about your driving unless you are doing something that could be unsafe. He needs to understand that learning how to drive is already stressful enough. When I was learning how to drive I could not drive with my mom in the car. Every trip ended in tears. Once I got my license she had to sit in the backseat and keep her mouth closed (that was my dad's doing!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592298 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:52:42 +0000 lovehoneybee 2592298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was 27, and I went through a driving school. Definitely recommend it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592285 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:31:40 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2592285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jass: Happy to share! I lived in a big city with great public transit until I was 30. Then moved across the country to the suburbs. I didn’t know a thing about cars. I think DH tried to teach me 1x, but it was so stressful because he thought I kept doing it wrong, and was worried that I’d mess up his car. I just did some searches for driving schools around my area, and chose one with good ratings. </p> <p>What I liked about the driving school is that if you don’t like the teacher the 1st time, you can request a different teacher, or schedule your lessons with the teacher you like the most. And, you get to drive different cars, so you get a feel of a couple different vehicles. They also have a brake on their side, so they’ll use it if they need to. My teachers would also lean over to my side when making turns, or going around a curb to show me how to make a tighter turn. I was having trouble because I kept thinking I was closer than I really was to the other cars, streets, objects, etc. I asked to be taken on a freeway, something other than our local streets so I can test speed and lane change on a faster paced road. Driving school is great because they know what the road test is like, the routes, what will pass/fail, and will help you with all that. </p> <p>Now, I love driving and prefer to drive than be a passenger. When you get your license, make sure you actually drive so you get more comfortable, and become a better driver. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592241 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:51:01 +0000 sunny 2592241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally agree with going to driving school. It was so stressful having my dad teach me. </p> <p>The same advice applies to learning to ski or snowboard. Learn with a teacher and you'll have a lot more fun than with your SO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592213 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:30:54 +0000 skipra 2592213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH was late 20's when he learned. I agree to go with a driving school and make sure it's a good one. He had to switch after a couple lessons because he started at a pretty bad one. Also make sure you actually drive once you get you license so that you get comfortable with it. DH was not at all confident at first but he did all our driving and quickly it became like he always drove. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592166 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:59:53 +0000 Jass 2592166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone. .i am definitely looking into driving school. Was just hoping to save $$ but i guess better than fighting with my husband. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592163 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:58:55 +0000 Jass 2592163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: can you share bit of experience? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592082 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:01:29 +0000 catlady 2592082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: Exact same here (literally 17 years as well lol). And another vote for driving school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592058 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:37:10 +0000 lamariniere 2592058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So in theory I do know how to drive and have a driver license, but I have barely driven in the last 17 years since I've always lived in cities with public transit. If I were to start driving again, I would consider taking a class because I am very uncomfortable behind the wheel of a car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592036 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:17:47 +0000 Mama Bird 2592036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I learned in my late 20s, and my husband in his 30s. It can be done, you don't have to have practiced since you were 16 :happy: </p> <p>Another vote for driving school or a professional instructor. They usually have cars with two brakes - one for the driver, one for the instructor. So if you're just starting out and start to do something unsafe, the instructor can hit their brake - knowing that takes a bit of stress out of learning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592027 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:10:11 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2592027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I learned to drive when I was 30. Go to driving school. It is much easier than the stress of having someone you know teach you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592016 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:56:40 +0000 avivoca 2592016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second going to a driving school. Or finding a neutral third party (friend) who will teach you. I got my liscense at 21, so I was quite a bit older than the average student driver, but it was helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2592007 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:50:02 +0000 Truth Bombs 2592007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jass: Can you sign up for driving school? I got my license at 16 but when I was learning I was much more responsive to a driving instructor than my parents. Sometimes it's just easier to learn from someone you don't have a personal relationship with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-learned-driving-in-30s#post-2591894 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 09:54:33 +0000 Jass 2591894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 31 and trying to learn driving. Having a really hard time figuring it out and not to mention critical husband. Anyone care to share their experience or any words of encouragement. </p>