Driving in America

Well yesterday for the first time on real roads I drove our Trailblazer SS, I find it so strange sitting behind the wheel of such a big powerful car. In england I used to drive a vauxhall corsa, it was small and basic, there was no power steering, electric windows or locks, it had an engine and four wheels, it got me from one point to the next.

The trailblazer in comparison has electric everything, programmable seats and mirrors, so all I do is hit number 2 and my seat raises up the mirrors move and the pedals move towards my feet! this is great because Will and I are so different in hight and the way we like to drive, it makes life a bit simpler and saves time adjusting everything when you first get in the car.

I drove the car around the apartment complex and did better than I had done previously, I was not driving in the middle of the road, and I was managing to stay closer to the kerbs, Will suggested that we go out on to the main road, I said no I want ready but he convinced me. We drove around a big loop, only making right turns, which are easier than left, some of the roads were narrow and windy, so it was interesting trying to keep the car positioned properly, it feels so big! We made it back with no problems, and I am going to be driving as much as possible so I can get the technique perfected.

Once I am confident it will me time to take the test and get my American Licence, just a theory test, vision test and then the actual driving test and thats all I need to do.