Lousy Driving Instructor
Lousy Driving Instructor
Big Hello to all SHC members!
I have been following your forums for quite sometime (which have been interesting and hilarious at times), since I intend to get a Fit when I get my license. I am also befuddled with how come I am so besotted with a car even before getting my license!
I am actually just beginning my driving lessons (today marks lesson 2) .
I am a CDC Student, which I really regret now because when the "wind" hit me to pick up driving, I booked and paid for 20 lessons in 1 shot.
My 1st lesson was really enjoyable, my instructor (Desmond Nge - Car 170) was easy to talk to, quick to correct any mistakes and most of all, encouraging. My lesson was over in a blink of an eye! Boy, I looked forward to having his lessons again, so much so that I even went to the counter to request (and pay) for his tutelage. (My reason being, since I got him as my 1st instructor, he can monitor my performance throughout my learning journey). However, the counter staff said that he could only be available to me for 4 lessons in June - I still have another 8 June lessons. So I took whatever I could get. I went away feeling very relieved, because I felt happy to have met a patient and humourous instructor, who could put me at ease.
So today, I was practically skipping to my 2nd lesson when I hopped into the car of another instructor assigned to me, No. 186. He didn't seem really bad at first. Until he drove me in to the driving circuit and without saying much, we switched places. He was quite big build, so I had to adjust the car seat. Before I could adjust the mirrors and such, he told me to move off. This was my 2nd lesson and had actually expected him to refresh things with me instead of just jumping into things like that.
Maybe I'm plain dumb, but I still cannot control a car properly and sometimes, tend to veer a little to the side. He was very impatient and tsk tsk me a few times! He said things like, "See, see, you are straddling into people's lane already". "Don't follow people so closely" - the car in front of me had a field day moving and braking frequently.", "You cannot lift your left leg up from the clutch so fast!!" - the car stalled when my feet were not co-ordinated well enough. He expected me to learn 2nd gear today, without even monitoring my progress. I wasn't even well versed with the clutch, accelerator and brake pedals, and now I am supposed to be real pro at changing gears? I was really afraid that I might have caused an accident in the circuit, man!
About 30 minutes into the lesson, he finally let up that HIS training car (No. 186) was slightly more sensitive than others, to quote him "When you just lift your clutch leg up slightly, the car can move already. And also admitted to the steering wheel being out of alignment! And all the while, I had been trying to steer straight!! How could I be expected to learn with all my juices when he didn't equip me with a car with PROPER ALIGNMENT! Drove me nuts and i was so tensed up from today's lesson that I emerged from the car feeling relieved and limp legged.
I don't expect any mollycoddling when it comes to equipping myself with the right skills to drive. However, I also don't appreciate his little petty actions that really put me off - sighing, refuse to look at the student, tsk-tsking, shaking head, and barking instructions.
I am considering to cancelling all my lessons and changing to a private instructor, if I cannot get Desmond to tutor me.
Any valuable opinions? Or past experiences that I can learn from?
Cheers, everyone!
I have been following your forums for quite sometime (which have been interesting and hilarious at times), since I intend to get a Fit when I get my license. I am also befuddled with how come I am so besotted with a car even before getting my license!
I am actually just beginning my driving lessons (today marks lesson 2) .
I am a CDC Student, which I really regret now because when the "wind" hit me to pick up driving, I booked and paid for 20 lessons in 1 shot.
My 1st lesson was really enjoyable, my instructor (Desmond Nge - Car 170) was easy to talk to, quick to correct any mistakes and most of all, encouraging. My lesson was over in a blink of an eye! Boy, I looked forward to having his lessons again, so much so that I even went to the counter to request (and pay) for his tutelage. (My reason being, since I got him as my 1st instructor, he can monitor my performance throughout my learning journey). However, the counter staff said that he could only be available to me for 4 lessons in June - I still have another 8 June lessons. So I took whatever I could get. I went away feeling very relieved, because I felt happy to have met a patient and humourous instructor, who could put me at ease.
So today, I was practically skipping to my 2nd lesson when I hopped into the car of another instructor assigned to me, No. 186. He didn't seem really bad at first. Until he drove me in to the driving circuit and without saying much, we switched places. He was quite big build, so I had to adjust the car seat. Before I could adjust the mirrors and such, he told me to move off. This was my 2nd lesson and had actually expected him to refresh things with me instead of just jumping into things like that.
Maybe I'm plain dumb, but I still cannot control a car properly and sometimes, tend to veer a little to the side. He was very impatient and tsk tsk me a few times! He said things like, "See, see, you are straddling into people's lane already". "Don't follow people so closely" - the car in front of me had a field day moving and braking frequently.", "You cannot lift your left leg up from the clutch so fast!!" - the car stalled when my feet were not co-ordinated well enough. He expected me to learn 2nd gear today, without even monitoring my progress. I wasn't even well versed with the clutch, accelerator and brake pedals, and now I am supposed to be real pro at changing gears? I was really afraid that I might have caused an accident in the circuit, man!
About 30 minutes into the lesson, he finally let up that HIS training car (No. 186) was slightly more sensitive than others, to quote him "When you just lift your clutch leg up slightly, the car can move already. And also admitted to the steering wheel being out of alignment! And all the while, I had been trying to steer straight!! How could I be expected to learn with all my juices when he didn't equip me with a car with PROPER ALIGNMENT! Drove me nuts and i was so tensed up from today's lesson that I emerged from the car feeling relieved and limp legged.
I don't expect any mollycoddling when it comes to equipping myself with the right skills to drive. However, I also don't appreciate his little petty actions that really put me off - sighing, refuse to look at the student, tsk-tsking, shaking head, and barking instructions.
I am considering to cancelling all my lessons and changing to a private instructor, if I cannot get Desmond to tutor me.
Any valuable opinions? Or past experiences that I can learn from?
Cheers, everyone!
Re: Lousy Driving Instructor
it always the case, students always think they are the pros in driving an L plate. better change yr driving attitude, listen to the real pros. Don complaints. Can drive means can drive...............Dove wrote:Big Hello to all SHC members!
I have been following your forums for quite sometime (which have been interesting and hilarious at times), since I intend to get a Fit when I get my license. I am also befuddled with how come I am so besotted with a car even before getting my license!
I am actually just beginning my driving lessons (today marks lesson 2) .
I am a CDC Student, which I really regret now because when the "wind" hit me to pick up driving, I booked and paid for 20 lessons in 1 shot.
My 1st lesson was really enjoyable, my instructor (Desmond Nge - Car 170) was easy to talk to, quick to correct any mistakes and most of all, encouraging. My lesson was over in a blink of an eye! Boy, I looked forward to having his lessons again, so much so that I even went to the counter to request (and pay) for his tutelage. (My reason being, since I got him as my 1st instructor, he can monitor my performance throughout my learning journey). However, the counter staff said that he could only be available to me for 4 lessons in June - I still have another 8 June lessons. So I took whatever I could get. I went away feeling very relieved, because I felt happy to have met a patient and humourous instructor, who could put me at ease.
So today, I was practically skipping to my 2nd lesson when I hopped into the car of another instructor assigned to me, No. 186. He didn't seem really bad at first. Until he drove me in to the driving circuit and without saying much, we switched places. He was quite big build, so I had to adjust the car seat. Before I could adjust the mirrors and such, he told me to move off. This was my 2nd lesson and had actually expected him to refresh things with me instead of just jumping into things like that.
Maybe I'm plain dumb, but I still cannot control a car properly and sometimes, tend to veer a little to the side. He was very impatient and tsk tsk me a few times! He said things like, "See, see, you are straddling into people's lane already". "Don't follow people so closely" - the car in front of me had a field day moving and braking frequently.", "You cannot lift your left leg up from the clutch so fast!!" - the car stalled when my feet were not co-ordinated well enough. He expected me to learn 2nd gear today, without even monitoring my progress. I wasn't even well versed with the clutch, accelerator and brake pedals, and now I am supposed to be real pro at changing gears? I was really afraid that I might have caused an accident in the circuit, man!
About 30 minutes into the lesson, he finally let up that HIS training car (No. 186) was slightly more sensitive than others, to quote him "When you just lift your clutch leg up slightly, the car can move already. And also admitted to the steering wheel being out of alignment! And all the while, I had been trying to steer straight!! How could I be expected to learn with all my juices when he didn't equip me with a car with PROPER ALIGNMENT! Drove me nuts and i was so tensed up from today's lesson that I emerged from the car feeling relieved and limp legged.
I don't expect any mollycoddling when it comes to equipping myself with the right skills to drive. However, I also don't appreciate his little petty actions that really put me off - sighing, refuse to look at the student, tsk-tsking, shaking head, and barking instructions.
I am considering to cancelling all my lessons and changing to a private instructor, if I cannot get Desmond to tutor me.
Any valuable opinions? Or past experiences that I can learn from?
Cheers, everyone!
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Re: Lousy Driving Instructor
At least this instructor bother to correct you. If you kana those don't bother type, that is call worse.Dove wrote:Big Hello to all SHC members!
I have been following your forums for quite sometime (which have been interesting and hilarious at times), since I intend to get a Fit when I get my license. I am also befuddled with how come I am so besotted with a car even before getting my license!
I am actually just beginning my driving lessons (today marks lesson 2) .
I am a CDC Student, which I really regret now because when the "wind" hit me to pick up driving, I booked and paid for 20 lessons in 1 shot.
My 1st lesson was really enjoyable, my instructor (Desmond Nge - Car 170) was easy to talk to, quick to correct any mistakes and most of all, encouraging. My lesson was over in a blink of an eye! Boy, I looked forward to having his lessons again, so much so that I even went to the counter to request (and pay) for his tutelage. (My reason being, since I got him as my 1st instructor, he can monitor my performance throughout my learning journey). However, the counter staff said that he could only be available to me for 4 lessons in June - I still have another 8 June lessons. So I took whatever I could get. I went away feeling very relieved, because I felt happy to have met a patient and humourous instructor, who could put me at ease.
So today, I was practically skipping to my 2nd lesson when I hopped into the car of another instructor assigned to me, No. 186. He didn't seem really bad at first. Until he drove me in to the driving circuit and without saying much, we switched places. He was quite big build, so I had to adjust the car seat. Before I could adjust the mirrors and such, he told me to move off. This was my 2nd lesson and had actually expected him to refresh things with me instead of just jumping into things like that.
Maybe I'm plain dumb, but I still cannot control a car properly and sometimes, tend to veer a little to the side. He was very impatient and tsk tsk me a few times! He said things like, "See, see, you are straddling into people's lane already". "Don't follow people so closely" - the car in front of me had a field day moving and braking frequently.", "You cannot lift your left leg up from the clutch so fast!!" - the car stalled when my feet were not co-ordinated well enough. He expected me to learn 2nd gear today, without even monitoring my progress. I wasn't even well versed with the clutch, accelerator and brake pedals, and now I am supposed to be real pro at changing gears? I was really afraid that I might have caused an accident in the circuit, man!
About 30 minutes into the lesson, he finally let up that HIS training car (No. 186) was slightly more sensitive than others, to quote him "When you just lift your clutch leg up slightly, the car can move already. And also admitted to the steering wheel being out of alignment! And all the while, I had been trying to steer straight!! How could I be expected to learn with all my juices when he didn't equip me with a car with PROPER ALIGNMENT! Drove me nuts and i was so tensed up from today's lesson that I emerged from the car feeling relieved and limp legged.
I don't expect any mollycoddling when it comes to equipping myself with the right skills to drive. However, I also don't appreciate his little petty actions that really put me off - sighing, refuse to look at the student, tsk-tsking, shaking head, and barking instructions.
I am considering to cancelling all my lessons and changing to a private instructor, if I cannot get Desmond to tutor me.
Any valuable opinions? Or past experiences that I can learn from?
Cheers, everyone!
A friend of mine used to learn from a driving center years back...
The instructor actually said to him, "ni shi zhu ah!" (meaning: U pig ah!)
my friend got so pissed off that he jam brake and drag the instructor out of the car by the collar...
They didnt get in2 a fight thou, but my friend went to private instructor after thaT...
Passed on his 1st attempt...
we are after all paying customers, shouldn't they at least have a slightly better attitude?
But of cos, there are really good 1s too...
The instructor actually said to him, "ni shi zhu ah!" (meaning: U pig ah!)
my friend got so pissed off that he jam brake and drag the instructor out of the car by the collar...
They didnt get in2 a fight thou, but my friend went to private instructor after thaT...
Passed on his 1st attempt...
we are after all paying customers, shouldn't they at least have a slightly better attitude?
But of cos, there are really good 1s too...
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reason out with the instructor . tell him how you are feeling , let him know that he is pissing u off thus u cant concentrate . even how he f u , still th same . think if he is a reasonable person , he will change his tone
sometimes i think its not the words used that matters , it shud be the tone !!
sometimes i think its not the words used that matters , it shud be the tone !!
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bimbo0 wrote:reason out with the instructor . tell him how you are feeling , let him know that he is pissing u off thus u cant concentrate . even how he f u , still th same . think if he is a reasonable person , he will change his tone
sometimes i think its not the words used that matters , it shud be the tone !!
Whoa..
Is there anyone who was born knowing how to drive?
I am just a normal person who wish to pick up driving. Of course, in the course of learning, I would also appreciate if the instructor could be patient and helpful, not pass snide remarks and display signs of impatience, esp. not on my 2nd lesson! I'm definitely not well versed enough to handle a car, let alone recognise that it's steering wheel was mis-aligned and it's clutch more sensitive than others (the instructor said so).
So cut me some slack, please?
I also agree on the point that we are paying their salary, so is it too much to expect some decent teaching?
To be honest, I had hoped that I could get more out of this column.. and not get it left right front back and center.
Is there anyone who was born knowing how to drive?
I am just a normal person who wish to pick up driving. Of course, in the course of learning, I would also appreciate if the instructor could be patient and helpful, not pass snide remarks and display signs of impatience, esp. not on my 2nd lesson! I'm definitely not well versed enough to handle a car, let alone recognise that it's steering wheel was mis-aligned and it's clutch more sensitive than others (the instructor said so).
So cut me some slack, please?
I also agree on the point that we are paying their salary, so is it too much to expect some decent teaching?
To be honest, I had hoped that I could get more out of this column.. and not get it left right front back and center.
you dun wan to listen to real opinions why bother to come in and post?Dove wrote:Whoa..
Is there anyone who was born knowing how to drive?
I am just a normal person who wish to pick up driving. Of course, in the course of learning, I would also appreciate if the instructor could be patient and helpful, not pass snide remarks and display signs of impatience, esp. not on my 2nd lesson! I'm definitely not well versed enough to handle a car, let alone recognise that it's steering wheel was mis-aligned and it's clutch more sensitive than others (the instructor said so).
So cut me some slack, please?
I also agree on the point that we are paying their salary, so is it too much to expect some decent teaching?
To be honest, I had hoped that I could get more out of this column.. and not get it left right front back and center.
or would u like us to sayang u, saying the instructor is wrong? is this what u want to hear?
ps: dun forget a hash teacher will train out a well-versed student with the right altitude. compare primary school kids in the 80s and now. kids in the 80s are better behaved cos teachers had disciplined the students well. look at now. any tiny winky bit of scoldings by teachers the kid will cry back home and parents storm to school cry father cry mother at teachers.
so u want to be a crybaby kid or a matured person who take things positively?
and dun say u r paying their salary. cdc pays their salary, not u. u are paying fees to learn how to drive, to be coached by an instructor. u are not paying for someone sweet to be at the passenger seat sayanging you. with or without you, cdc will still survive. to phrase in a not very good tone, or maybe a bad one, cdc heck cares of ur stinky money.
finally, truth is always not easy to the ears. and nothing is always as smooth as u wan to be. it is how u take and accept.