Hands on the steering #2 (Second driving class + Pre-test)

Teaching session: 1 hour
Driving (on the road): 2 hours
Practice + Pre-test: 1 hour

Driving back and forth to the centre took me 2 hours. Driving on the road is not as easy as mentioned by other drivers. (Aiya, you just have to know how to start the engine and control the steering) It's a lie. You have to beware of inconsiderate drivers, buses and motorcycles that appears suddenly, and also old uncles who sits on a bike and occupy half of your lane. Besides that, road is not always straight, you have curvy roads, steep roads, and all kinds of obstacles on the road. Not forgetting the challenges provided by the Malaysian road system--huge holes on the road.

Not forgetting, the driving class tutor, an aunty who talks on the phone, writes on her black colour notebook and eats her mandarin orange while you're driving. Especially when you do not know which way to go.

"Aunty, which way to go? Left, middle or right?"

Without even looking at the road, Aunty points at a region in between left and middle--the road divider. Sigh. However, there's one thing good about it. You learn to be independent. Extremely independent. You learn to handle different situations on the road all by your own, cause if she finds out that you're panic, she'll turn to you and give you a stare, plus a 30 minutes lecture about the importance of flexibility and alertness on the road later on.

So, I learnt about three point turning, side parking and going up a slope. This section was taught using formulas, for example left-right-right-left-right-left-right for side parking. Pre-test was okay, except for my slow movements for I was trying hard to recall those 'formulas'.

Finally, after finishing the pre-test, I went home. This time, Aunty didn't talk on the phone, she talked to me instead. From road systems to best holiday spots, later on to Highland Tower, landslides, and finally house prices in Malaysia. This is indeed a great challenge. You HAVE to answer her questions, or else she'll start with "I think.." and continue elaborating her own answer, which will eventually turn out to be another long story. Well, if she doesn't feel satisfied, she'll continue asking questions. Therefore, kindly answer her question and earn yourself a 5-10 minutes break while she's trying to come out with another question. BUT the thing is, when you're thinking and trying to answer her question, you might lose concentration and end up doing something stupid like decelerating unconsciously. So, the final outcome will be a stare, plus a 30 minutes lecture about the importance of flexibility and alertness on the road. Sounds familiar? Yes, everything leads to the same outcome if you do not fulfill her requirements.

I just can't wait for my next class, really. Again, sorry if I've caused any inconveniences today, road users.