Is driving a car like biking a bike that you never forget?

[Jenny]

i started driving lessons last year and did about 15ish lessons..i was quite nervous as left it quite late im 23 and had no experience at all. i also had a young baby and found it hard to concentrate from tiredness. i ended up quiting before christmas because my driving teacher just kept shouting at me and i start getting paniced before lessons. anyways i havent driven since but am due to restart in a few days..so gap of about 5 months. will i remember anything i learnt when i get in the car or will i have to start all over again?

 

[bazza]

Yes you never forget it. You should have dumped the idiot instructor straightaway and claimed refunds. Good luck, stay cool and enjoy the experience.

 

[trevorh]

you mean riding a bike!

yes - driving is a motor skill (that means movement of your limbs - not the engine as a motor!) just like riding a bike is. Once you have perfected the movements, you never really forget them, you just need a little refresher to bring them back.

After about 30 minutes of driving it will all have come back to you.