P Plates ?

Pussygalore · 30-01-2012, 08:42 PM

Does anyone know if it would be ok for me to put them on our car? I passed my test years ago but have only driven a automatic for some years, our new car is a manual and I need some practise with hubby before I'd feel confident again. I tried at the weekend but felt hassled by cars up my backside and wondered if its legal for me to put P plates on when I'm having a go. I took my test in a manual and did drive one for years but have forgotten the gears etc probably due to old age.

Rhiellie · 30-01-2012, 08:47 PM

As far as I know its ok for you to use them. I also find slamming the brakes on stops those people driving too close

, or if you are feeling under pressure, and we all do at some time behind the wheel, I always pull over & let them go.
Good luck with it & I am sure it won't be long before you feel confident

Pussygalore · 30-01-2012, 08:57 PM

thanks, I gave up manuals because I felt more confident in auto's but we now have a caravan and needed a manual to pull it, I only need to be able to occassionally go to the shop, never very far, only a mile or so. Hubby may have to have a hernia op and won't be able to drive for a while so I'll have to even if its just the shopping, there's only so much I can carry on my bike. We can't afford to have two cars for my very infrequent use and I don't mind biking but don't want to totally forget how to, I'm thinking about a lesson if I don't get on.

zx4g · 30-01-2012, 08:57 PM

I'm training for my advanced motorcycle test
And I thought I'd Google it as I was unsure, seems
It could be a good idea, but maybe a refresher lesson or
Test plus would help ur confidence and keep u safe
To care for ur family, happy driving

shelmarie · 30-01-2012, 09:00 PM

i bought those green ones for when you've just passed your test and i found that people just drive closer and and try to intimidate you more, but i'm sure you are still allowed to use them.xx

JoesMum · 30-01-2012, 09:33 PM

As they're an optional, it's perfectly OK to use them. ED found them helpful to get people to give her a bit more space.

You could also consider asking a driving instructor for a couple of hours tuition to give you more confidence... They are used to doing this

30-01-2012, 08:42 PM	#1
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	P Plates ? Does anyone know if it would be ok for me to put them on our car? I passed my test years ago but have only driven a automatic for some years, our new car is a manual and I need some practise with hubby before I'd feel confident again. I tried at the weekend but felt hassled by cars up my backside and wondered if its legal for me to put P plates on when I'm having a go. I took my test in a manual and did drive one for years but have forgotten the gears etc probably due to old age.

30-01-2012, 09:00 PM	#5
shelmarie Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pontefract, west yorkshire Posts: 506	i bought those green ones for when you've just passed your test and i found that people just drive closer and and try to intimidate you more, but i'm sure you are still allowed to use them.xx __________________

30-01-2012, 09:33 PM	#6
JoesMum Member Hatchling Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 717	As they're an optional, it's perfectly OK to use them. ED found them helpful to get people to give her a bit more space. You could also consider asking a driving instructor for a couple of hours tuition to give you more confidence... They are used to doing this __________________ 1.0.0 Testudo Graeca Graeca (Mediterranean Spur Thigh) raised from very small and approximately 50 years old.

30-01-2012, 08:47 PM	#2
Rhiellie Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Essex/Suffolk Border Posts: 93	As far as I know its ok for you to use them. I also find slamming the brakes on stops those people driving too close , or if you are feeling under pressure, and we all do at some time behind the wheel, I always pull over & let them go. Good luck with it & I am sure it won't be long before you feel confident

30-01-2012, 08:57 PM	#3
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	thanks, I gave up manuals because I felt more confident in auto's but we now have a caravan and needed a manual to pull it, I only need to be able to occassionally go to the shop, never very far, only a mile or so. Hubby may have to have a hernia op and won't be able to drive for a while so I'll have to even if its just the shopping, there's only so much I can carry on my bike. We can't afford to have two cars for my very infrequent use and I don't mind biking but don't want to totally forget how to, I'm thinking about a lesson if I don't get on.

30-01-2012, 08:57 PM	#4
zx4g Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South derbys Posts: 539	I'm training for my advanced motorcycle test And I thought I'd Google it as I was unsure, seems It could be a good idea, but maybe a refresher lesson or Test plus would help ur confidence and keep u safe To care for ur family, happy driving

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