Got my Provisional Licence but can't drive my husband's car :(

[adam&chryss]

Yesterday i received my provisional driving licence.. me and my husband were both happy. He decided to put me in his car insurance so i will be able to drive his car with him. Last night we were talking about it and thinking possible places that i can drive without other cars coming in.

Then my husband just called me and told me that i'm not allowed to drive his car even i have my prov licence or even if i'll have my full licence in a year. Because his car is a sporty car

The insurance won't accept me Mind them, i'm a better driver than them i'm pretty sure

[miss.piggy]

Yesterday i received my provisional driving licence.. me and my husband were both happy. He decided to put me in his car insurance so i will be able to drive his car with him. Last night we were talking about it and thinking possible places that i can drive without other cars coming in.

Then my husband just called me and told me that i'm not allowed to drive his car even i have my prov licence or even if i'll have my full licence in a year. Because his car is a sporty car

The insurance won't accept me Mind them, i'm a better driver than them i'm pretty sure

time to get another car???

[adam&chryss]

time to get another car???

That's what i told hubby! but of course i'm just joking.. money is tight specially when you have kids.
Guess i need to wait a little more before i can drive here in UK.

[miss.piggy]

That's what i told hubby! but of course i'm just joking.. money is tight specially when you have kids.
Guess i need to wait a little more before i can drive here in UK.

Know what...driving is good. It gives you some sort of freedom.

Perhaps you can get some sort of second hand really cost effective small car? Anyways...hope you get to drive the soonest -- safely!

[joebloggs]

time to get another car???

time to get another hubby

[adam&chryss]

Lets not jump the gun. I`ve found another insurance company and transferred it as from midnight tonight. No problem just a shock that Tescos insurance wouldnt cover Chryss. Maybe they`ve seen her drive
Anyway, me mam works for NFU insurance and they covered us both for an increase of just £60 for the year. Also the excess is less too.
Adam

[Jay&Zobel]

with my ds so handy

Yeap, just keep reading and learning and reading and learning.. Only yourself can tell if you're confident to take your test or not.

A lots of free videos and websites to read about theory test, just bare in your mind the hazard perception is a bit tricky so give yourself of extra time learning it.

For me is not really good idea to learn driving then stop then go back learn driving again, dont leave gap in between of your driving lessons, as you have chance to forget what you learned, it willl only cost you more money and time!

I did 2hrs per week starting late May 2008 then passed my driving test Middle of Sept 2008 so I did in total of 31 hrs of driving lessons, I also spread the cost of my driving so it doesnt hurt in my pocket

Goodluck to you too!

I bought cd from ebay, i borrowed books from friends, I watched free videos online (youtube), I read what people says in learning driving forum, etc etc, you know it's like applying a visa to UK. it's not easy but it's all worth it!

You are very resourcefull Anne

Thanks for your advices Anne & Ann! Very helpful. I wish to drive soon too as I'm longing for independence too lol... I love driving in the PI (oh yes!) but hehe, I'm a bit worry to drive here as there are so many laws and restrictions hahaha and you can't pay the police. lol

get yourself a small secondhand car like a 1 litre and insure in your hubbys name and add your name too it!

Would love to buy another car...

JUST A QUICK TALE AND A WORD OF WARNING TO ALL FILIPINAS WHO ARE GOING TO DRIVE
PUT YOUR CELLPHONE IN THE BOOT
my ex wife had hers in a bag in the footwell of the passengers seat she was driving at 60mph and tryed to reach over to answer the call lost control of the car went down an embankment rolled the car 8 times the roof was squased right down to the headrest only the fact that she was so short or her head would have been flattened my 8 yr old son was in the back the emergency services was amazed they walked away injury free GOD WAS SMILING ON THEM
just a word of caution guys

Oh my momma, that was miracle! (and good thing she's short too , saved her life) Yep, never ever answer calls & send text messages! Lots of road accidents involve mobile phones

time to get another hubby

Lol, that's not an option

[Sophie]

Yesterday i received my provisional driving licence.. me and my husband were both happy. He decided to put me in his car insurance so i will be able to drive his car with him. Last night we were talking about it and thinking possible places that i can drive without other cars coming in.

Then my husband just called me and told me that i'm not allowed to drive his car even i have my prov licence or even if i'll have my full licence in a year. Because his car is a sporty car

The insurance won't accept me Mind them, i'm a better driver than them i'm pretty sure

LOL, don't worry, your time will come chryss and you will be able to drive your way in the UK

[Jay&Zobel]

Yesterday i received my provisional driving licence.. me and my husband were both happy. He decided to put me in his car insurance so i will be able to drive his car with him. Last night we were talking about it and thinking possible places that i can drive without other cars coming in.

Then my husband just called me and told me that i'm not allowed to drive his car even i have my prov licence or even if i'll have my full licence in a year. Because his car is a sporty car

The insurance won't accept me Mind them, i'm a better driver than them i'm pretty sure

hehe... same here...
Blame those boyracers!!! lol

[Ann07]

Yesterday i received my provisional driving licence.. me and my husband were both happy. He decided to put me in his car insurance so i will be able to drive his car with him. Last night we were talking about it and thinking possible places that i can drive without other cars coming in.

Then my husband just called me and told me that i'm not allowed to drive his car even i have my prov licence or even if i'll have my full licence in a year. Because his car is a sporty car

The insurance won't accept me Mind them, i'm a better driver than them i'm pretty sure

COngrats Sis
If you really want a car you can get a nice second hand car which is in excellent condition and that depends on your budget

Goodluck

[estherboaz]

same here sis.what i did is i enrolled in a driving school so that i could drive.good thing the instructor is a family freind so it dont cost that much.am saving as well so that i could have my own small car.

[adam&chryss]

Know what...driving is good. It gives you some sort of freedom.

Perhaps you can get some sort of second hand really cost effective small car? Anyways...hope you get to drive the soonest -- safely!

yep! i really miss driving.. specially when i'm not doing anything here at home. it will be nice if i could just drive with my lil boy sometime while hubby's at work and kuya's at school.

LOL, don't worry, your time will come chryss and you will be able to drive your way in the UK

thanks sophie! i can still wait anyway

hehe... same here...
Blame those boyracers!!! lol

COngrats Sis
If you really want a car you can get a nice second hand car which is in excellent condition and that depends on your budget

Goodluck

thanks sis!
it will be best if i can drive hubby's car and then hubby can ride a bus going to and from work

same here sis.what i did is i enrolled in a driving school so that i could drive.good thing the instructor is a family freind so it dont cost that much.am saving as well so that i could have my own small car.

browsing net now for driving schools


Does anyone know, if i could take my theory test first before my driving lessons?

[LadyJ]

Does anyone know, if i could take my theory test first before my driving lessons?

My advice to you is to pass your theory test first before learning to drive, the certificate is valid up to 2 yrs, you'll have plenty time for your driving lessons.

This is what I Did! because the theory test fee, driving lessons fees, utility bills etc are too expensive and also less stress if you focus in one thing first if you do it step by step! Remember you still have kids, husband and house and work to look after when you study your driving.

I passed both theory and driving test first time as I took plenty time to study and concentrate one-by-one. I was ups downs situation but enjoyable and less stress!

Goodluck

[adam&chryss]

My advice to you is to pass your theory test first before learning to drive, the certificate is valid up to 2 yrs, you'll have plenty time for your driving lessons.

This is what I Did! because the theory test fee, driving lessons fees, utility bills etc are too expensive and also less stress if you focus in one thing first if you do it step by step! Remember you still have kids, husband and house and work to look after when you study your driving.

I passed both theory and driving test first time as I took plenty time to study and concentrate one-by-one.

Goodluck

oh thank you!

i'll start reading my theory test book then

they also have a free trial theory test online, which i register yesterday.

[LadyJ]

oh thank you!

i'll start reading my theory test book then

they also have a free trial theory test, which i register yesterday.

Yeap, just keep reading and learning and reading and learning.. Only yourself can tell if you're confident to take your test or not.

A lots of free videos and websites to read about theory test, just bare in your mind the hazard perception is a bit tricky so give yourself of extra time learning it.

[Ann07]

oh thank you!

i'll start reading my theory test book then

they also have a free trial theory test online, which i register yesterday.

Aye, that online trial sis is a good idea i did that too and is exactly the same with my ds...

[Ann07]

My advice to you is to pass your theory test first before learning to drive, the certificate is valid up to 2 yrs, you'll have plenty time for your driving lessons.

This is what I Did! because the theory test fee, driving lessons fees, utility bills etc are too expensive and also less stress if you focus in one thing first if you do it step by step! Remember you still have kids, husband and house and work to look after when you study your driving.

I passed both theory and driving test first time as I took plenty time to study and concentrate one-by-one. I was ups downs situation but enjoyable and less stress!

Goodluck

Nice advice Anne
Id been studying my theory test for months now before i had the baby( with my ds so handy) then go back again to driving lessons after the baby

Goodluck again sis

[LadyJ]

Nice advice Anne
Id been studying my theory test for months now before i had the baby( with my ds so handy) then go back again to driving lessons after the baby

Goodluck again sis

For me is not really good idea to learn driving then stop then go back learn driving again, dont leave gap in between of your driving lessons, as you have chance to forget what you learned, it willl only cost you more money and time!

I did 2hrs per week starting late May 2008 then passed my driving test Middle of Sept 2008 so I did in total of 31 hrs of driving lessons, I also spread the cost of my driving so it doesnt hurt in my pocket

Goodluck to you too!

[LadyJ]

Iin my experienced, I hold under 1 yr full driving licence and my husband upgrade his car to a new-ish Audi unfortunately, his insurance for almost 5 yrs(Direct Line) didn't want me to insure because its 'too nice for me to drive' so what my husband did was left the Direct Line paid £60+ becuase he was in contract and found a new insurance who can insure me to his car which is ASDA.

It's sad but nothing we can do.

Goodluck to you Adam&Chryss

[adam&chryss]

Iin my experienced, I hold under 1 yr full driving licence and my husband upgrade his car to a new-ish Audi unfortunately, his insurance for almost 5 yrs(Direct Line) didn't want me to insure because its 'too nice for me to drive' so what my husband did was left the Direct Line paid £60+ becuase he was in contract and found a new insurance who can insure me to his car which is ASDA.

It's sad but nothing we can do.

Goodluck to you Adam&Chryss

thanks sis!

my husband will sort that out later when he comes home from work.. and we will talk about it too

[LadyJ]

I bought cd from ebay, i borrowed books from friends, I watched free videos online (youtube), I read what people says in learning driving forum, etc etc, you know it's like applying a visa to UK. it's not easy but it's all worth it!

[Ann07]

I bought cd from ebay, i borrowed books from friends, I watched free videos online (youtube), I read what people says in learning driving forum, etc etc, you know it's like applying a visa to UK. it's not easy but it's all worth it!

You are very resourcefull Anne

[LadyJ]

You are very resourcefull Anne

thanks! just love to share my experiences.

[adam&chryss]

You are right wahhhhh( i did few lessons only). Got no choice got a big bump at that time so need to stop will carry on next month hopefully.Prior to that my father in law does the lesson for me and soon back to my instructor. Thats what i will be doing 2 hrs a week. Aye, money money cost us a lot

truelily!

I bought cd from ebay, i borrowed books from friends, I watched free videos online (youtube), I read what people says in learning driving forum, etc etc, you know it's like applying a visa to UK. it's not easy but it's all worth it!

yep! i'll do the same thing, thanks

You are very resourcefull Anne

[bornatbirth]

trouble is that putting your name on his insurance,they think the car is for you only and they charge a lot more to cover both of you?

get yourself a small secondhand car like a 1 litre and insure in your hubbys name and add your name too it!

btw i think its best you get some lessons first without your hubby there!

i took my wife to a quiet road to try my car for the first time as she can already drive...well lets put it like this,i think a few refresher lessons are needed!!!

[Sophie]

btw i think its best you get some lessons first without your hubby there!

i took my wife to a quiet road to try my car for the first time as she can already drive...well lets put it like this,i think a few refresher lessons are needed!!!

I think that's expected, if she is driving in the philippines which is left hand drive while it's the opposite here in uk,
so she needs to re-adjust what she's been used to, not to mention getting on the right side of the road, lol
and also driving here should be quicker and faster as there's no traffic, lol,
manila is a traffic zone, so you get used to a more slow-pace driving there....
unlike here, you don't see any heavy traffic on main roads....well atleast from where i live, lol, not sure about the others......

[adam&chryss]

trouble is that putting your name on his insurance,they think the car is for you only and they charge a lot more to cover both of you?

get yourself a small secondhand car like a 1 litre and insure in your hubbys name and add your name too it!

btw i think its best you get some lessons first without your hubby there!

i took my wife to a quiet road to try my car for the first time as she can already drive...well lets put it like this,i think a few refresher lessons are needed!!!

I think that's expected, if she is driving in the philippines which is left hand drive while it's the opposite here in uk,
so she needs to re-adjust what she's been used to, not to mention getting on the right side of the road, lol
and also driving here should be quicker and faster as there's no traffic, lol,
manila is a traffic zone, so you get used to a more slow-pace driving there....
unlike here, you don't see any heavy traffic on main roads....well atleast from where i live, lol, not sure about the others......

will start that tonight, after hubby get back from work

[somebody]

trouble is that putting your name on his insurance,they think the car is for you only and they charge a lot more to cover both of you?

get yourself a small secondhand car like a 1 litre and insure in your hubbys name and add your name too it!

btw i think its best you get some lessons first without your hubby there!

i took my wife to a quiet road to try my car for the first time as she can already drive...well lets put it like this,i think a few refresher lessons are needed!!!

Regarding the Insurance

Thats what many people with their children or new drivers do but just be aware i belive that can void the insurance.
Ie saying in the Hubby or parents name but really the first driver is a newly qualfied person.

They may never found out but if the insurance company find out you use that car everyday taking it to work or college etc.

Its just the usual heads up and thousands of couples and families im sure do it and never have any problems.

[LadyJ]

JUST A QUICK TALE AND A WORD OF WARNING TO ALL FILIPINAS WHO ARE GOING TO DRIVE


PUT YOUR CELLPHONE IN THE BOOT

my ex wife had hers in a bag in the footwell of the passengers seat she was driving at 60mph and tryed to reach over to answer the call lost control of the car went down an embankment rolled the car 8 times the roof was squased right down to the headrest only the fact that she was so short or her head would have been flattened my 8 yr old son was in the back the emergency services was amazed they walked away injury free GOD WAS SMILING ON THEM

just a word of caution guys

They're indeed lucky! Hope she learned a lesson

[MarBell379]

Insurance companies ALWAYS find a way to charge you more. When I split with my ex, I had her taken off the insurance and my premiums went UP, as they allegedly give a discount for married coupkles which is then removed cos I was single!!
I'm the same driver, with the same car and shoudl have th same risk, but they still put my premiums UP.