DAY 51: Stage 2 Practical Lesson 2.06 U-turn and Roundabout

Today’s lesson was on U turn and Roundabout U turn. After having no lesson for 2 weeks due to work commitment, I started to forget the things I have learnt previously. Luckily it all came back after a while of driving round the circuit. Today’s vehicle was type C (the one that start engine with a red button). We drove to Hillview where there is a roundabout. The idea of U-turn at a roundabout is to...

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DAY 31: Stage 2 Practical Lesson 2.04 2.05 Lane Change, Right Turn

Today was the first time I drove to Choa Chu Kang. Previous, my street driving was only in Bukit Batok and Bukit Gombak area. I know that a few of the test routes are in Choa Chu Kang area so it would be better for me to start familiarizing myself with the roads in Choa Chu Kang. The instructor commented that I need to fine tune on my lane changing as I tend to turn the steering too much causing...

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DAY 31: Final Theory Practice and Final Theory Evaluations

I finally decided to go for my Final Theory practices and evaluation. I managed to complete 2 practice booklets within the 45min timeslot. I was confident that i could pass the evaluation given that prior to this I had already read through the text book and did some practices using a FT Test app on my phone named FTT Learner (can found in Google Play Store).  I thought I had enough practice...

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DAY 24: Stage 2 Practical Lesson 2.02, 2.03 Pedestrian Crossing, Left Turn and Slip Road at Junction

Learn about left turn at junction. Spend all the time driving around Bukit Batok area. I met with daring pedestrians that even tried to stop my car to cross the road. Whenever there is a stop sign at junction, I need to stop even if there is no incoming traffic on the main road. The stop line (solid white line) is also an indication that you need to stop. If it is dashed white line, it means you need...

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DAY 24: Stage 2 Practical Lesson 2.01 Driving in Observance of Traffic Rules

Very early morning lesson. First drove a few rounds in the circuit to warm up before going out to the road. I learnt how to stop at the roadside. Before stopping, need to check rear mirror, signal 3s earlier before steering left slightly. The instructor also let me try driving a few rounds of up slope and downslope in the circuit. He told me that my basic is quite weak - he is referring to my clutching...

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Stage 1 Practical Lessons 1.07 - 1.11

Unfortunately, I didn't manage to find time to blog for lesson 1.7 to 1.10 earlier and by the time I started to write, I realized I don’t quite remember most of the details. Basically, I only manage to clear one subject for each lesson. Some days, I would take 2 lessons per day. By the way, BBDC doesn't allow you to put practical lessons side by side, reason is to allow you have some rest in between...

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DAY 3: Stage 1 Practical Lesson 1.05, 1.06 Gear Shifting, Slowing Down and Stopping

Second lesson of the day. Going round and round the circuit again. The lesson was on gear changing, back and forth between gear 1 and gear 2. I started to drive in the inner circles where the bends are narrower. I was still not used to the gear changing. I still can’t feel the position for gear 1 and 2 without looking at the gear. The instructor told me that I should not be looking at the gear at...

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DAY 3: Stage 1 Practical Lesson 1.03 1.04 Moving Off and Stopping, Steering Technique

I managed to get 2 cancelled slots today. Similar to yesterday, I drove round and round the circuit. I also started to drive in the opposite direction. While turning, I tend to cross my hands, a habit I need to kick. Also my foot braking was too harsh until my whole body (and instructor’s) would lurch forward. My instructor told me that I need to step gently on the brake and slowly releasing it as...

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DAY 2: Basic Theory Lesson 1.01, 1.02 and Stage 1 Practical Lesson 1.01. 1.02 Orientation of Vehicle, Pre-drive Procedures

BTL Basic Theory Lesson 1.01, 1.02 In the morning, I took 2 BTL classes. Though I have already passed my Basic Theory previous, the school still needs me to complete the lesson before I can advance to FTL (Final Theory Lesson). Just treat this as a revision. After all, I will definitely see all the signages when I start driving on the streets in the coming practical lessons. Stage 1 Practical...

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DAY 1: BBDC (Bukit Batok Driving Centre) enrolment and application for PDL (Provisional Driving License)

Went to BBDC to enrol for driving lesson. Before I went there, I was planning to take up as private student.  Update: I came across this page that shows the passing rates of different schools and private lessons. Not trying to form an opinion here but the statistics should give you an idea of how others fare and perhaps spur you a bit to be more diligent. But after talking to one...

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About this blog

I am going to use this blog to keep track of my journey to learn driving (Class 3 Manual) at Bukit Batok Driving Centre (BBDC). I am also going to use it to note down all the tips and advice given by the different instructors I encountered during the lessons. My motivation is to get a driving license as soon as possible. Not to buy a car yet - to me, car is a huge liability. Learning driving is just...

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