But I live in Hicksville, we don't have motorways....!

[Bbbananas]

My BF thinks it's hilarious and hillbilly that, at the ripe (very ripe) old age of 48 I have never ever driven a car on a motorway, I've only ever been a passenger. I've driven on dual carriageways, lumpy bumpy long winding dangerous Fenland roads. I've driven on local roads in Spain, France & Holland - but motorway, solo, no.

My county does not have a motorway. Our nearest is probably 50 miles away in another county. So he cannot understand that I am a tad nervous about the following car journey I will be undertaking in 5 days' time, on my own:-
Lincolnshire to Cambridgeshire, down the A1 and then the A1M to the M25 down to terminal 5 at Heathrow. Then the following morning from Heathrow across the country down to Truro in Cornwall via the M4 and the M5. Then 10 days later, from Plymouth up to Cardiff on lordy knows what motorway.

Should I get Sat Nav? Am I being a big Hicksville rural baby? At 48 and driving now for 26 years, should I really be so nervous? Help me ladies (men will just think I'm being a plonker girlie).

[mccfluff]

you'll be fine, don;t worry about it

[Bobbisox]

my daughter is the same salla..lol
my sil swears she's on a Scalextric track when she takes her car out

[paddywak]

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[hellywelly4]

I'd certainly get a Satnav - they're a great help on roundabouts when there are hundreds of signs to read. They also give you advance warning about getting into the right lane.
You'll be fine on the motorways - they're straightforward if you keep in the left hand lane unless overtaking - whatever you do don't stick in the middle lane when there are spaces in the left lane.
I'm 70 this year and have no problems with them. (I'm in Lincs too, by the way).

[Bbbananas]

Yes, but I shall be expected to stay behind & follow the BF (we need 2 cars because we're picking up his family from Seattle - too many for one car & they're too cheapskate to hire a people carrier for the month).

The BF goes along at 70 - 85, usually in the middle or the fast lane. I think I shall just get a satnav and ignore him.

[carrust]

You can't take a horse & cart on the motorway salla:-)

[Bbbananas]

Que?
I have a peugeot 307.
Even Lincolnshire has moved on from a horse and cart.....! Just.

[sherrardk]

I hate driving on the motorway although I have dine. I would advise that you ignore the bf and get a sat nav. You'll be fine.

[hellywelly4]

If I were you I'd make my own way at my own pace. It's really dodgy when you're following someone particularly if they switch lanes unexpectedly or there's not a space for you; or when you get to traffic lights and they get through and you don't.
Be independent!!!

[Bbbananas]

I'll borrow my daughter's - she has some fella giving directions in an Irish accent. It's hilarious - we went to Norwich using it the other month - we collapsed giggling every time he told her to "take the turd exit.........."

[paddywak]

Sorry about the previous post I hit a wrong button, I was going to say you'll be fine salla, just drive along as you normally do. The only thing I would say is keep an eye out for any road signs, junctions can sneak up on you on a motor way and if you miss a turn you have to carry on to the next junction to get off, and don't let anybody intimidate you with the old flashing lights etc you get that kind of *** on every road, it's just you seem to get more on motorways

[Bbbananas]

Helly - I am usually extremely good, too good sometimes, at the independence bit. Which is why this little foible of mine is so odd and unusual !!!!

[hellywelly4]

I'm terrified of flying - we all have something!

[Bbbananas]

I'm ok at flying on my own - have made 3 plane trips now to France to meet the BF when he's sailed the boat over. No problem - in fact I find it quite exciting and grown-up!!!

[mazie]

You'll be fine salla as long as you can go at your own pace and are not trying to keep up with anyone else. I always think following someone else is a tad dangerous. Get the SatNav and make your own way there.

[bobjugs12]

Salla, do you want me to chauffer for you? I really don't mind. My rates are £15ph, although this increases to £25ph if my time on the road exceeds a set period (usually 1 and a half hours).

If you want me to drive then just email me (donelikeakipper@youvesobeenhadmuwahahahahah.
com)
and we can arrange the deposit of £1000

[mccfluff]

i'm getting a bit nervous about my trip oop norf, i'm scared i'll get trapped and they won;t let me out

[Dris]

If you can fly on your own then the motorway will be dawdle.
Im with you BTW -I used to have so much confidence -even navigated the peripherique in Paris during rush hour and didnt even break a sweat the I lost my confidence and with that went went the motorway driving I wont say what my particular neurosis is in case it adds to your list lol.
In saying that I drove my daughter to Prestwick for a flight and am now expected to drive down to Yorkshire next week as ive proved I can now do it - bricking it !!

[Bbbananas]

Oh bobs, very kind of you, but I never PAY for that kind of service ;-)

[rinkins]

Don't forget your passport fluffy