New Driver and Aygo X owner

[Ayame]

Hello! 

I passed my test in June at the grand old age of 45 and bought myself a little automatic second hand 2022 Aygo X. It's still a bit daunting getting up to speed with driving and maintenance, so I'm arming myself with as many helpful guides and assistance as I can. 

 

My little Aygo is called Ayame, Japanese for Iris which is my mum's birthday flower. She died three years ago and I paid for my lessons and car with the money she left me. I think she's be proud as she never drove. 

 

Amanda 

[Bper]

Hi Amanda, welcome lots of good advice when you need it and always welcome when you give it. Congratulations on passing your test and your Aygo X😀

[Ayame]

27 minutes ago, Bper said:

Hi Amanda, welcome lots of good advice when you need it and always welcome when you give it. Congratulations on passing your test and your Aygo X😀

Thank you! I had my eye on an Aygo throughout learning, and when I test drove the X I just fell in love with it. So far I definitely think it's helped me as a new driver with the range of safety features etc and the extended warranty from Toyota. Looking forward to getting involved in the discussions here! 

[Xanadu_999]

Hello and welcome, Amanda.

Next things to practice are handbrake turns and doughnuts (donuts).

[Ayame]

1 minute ago, Xanadu_999 said:

Hello and welcome, Amanda.

Next things to practice are handbrake turns and doughnuts (donuts).

😂 Thank you! Although at 45 I think I may be a little long in the tooth and sedate for those! 😂 

[Cyker]

Congrats on passing!  How many minors...?  

I have to say the new crop of Toyotas are extremely easy and pleasant to drive, a far cry from the under-powered manuals I had to choose from when I passed  

[Ayame]

Just now, Cyker said:

Congrats on passing!  How many minors...?  

I have to say the new crop of Toyotas are extremely easy and pleasant to drive, a far cry from the under-powered manuals I had to choose from when I passed  

Thank you! Just the one minor, and it was at the very end after my manoeuvre. But I am a very anxious driver so it's taking time to feel confident driving on my own. But I do love my little car! Hopefully it will all become easier. I drive most days and I've done a 2.5 hour drive to Maidenhead and back last month from Ramsgate. Nerve wracking but I'm glad I did it. 

[Cyker]

You did the right thing! I always tell new drivers, drive as much as you can to cement everything in the brain and rapidly build that experience, esp. with the car. It's also very free-ing being able to just go anywhere  

You did a lot better than me, I think I failed my first test with 27 minors and passed my 2nd with 4  

That was in a manual in London though...!  

[Rhymes with Paris]

Hello, welcome, and well done on your passing the test.🙂

Enjoy getting practice in to build confidence, and looking forward to adventures with your Aygo.

[Ayame]

10 minutes ago, Cyker said:

You did the right thing! I always tell new drivers, drive as much as you can to cement everything in the brain and rapidly build that experience, esp. with the car. It's also very free-ing being able to just go anywhere  

You did a lot better than me, I think I failed my first test with 27 minors and passed my 2nd with 4  

That was in a manual in London though...!  

One of the guys at work took 15 attempts to pass, so that made me feel better on the lead up.to the test! 😂 But I tried manual.for 4 months and just couldn't get to grips with it. I'd also tried in my thirties. So I'm glad I just bit the bullet and changed to automatic, even though lots of people were telling me not to. I wouldn't be bothered now to retake my test in a manual.

[Tarak]

Hello Amanda,

Welcome to our forum 

Congratulations on passing your test and for the new car....enjoy !

[TriumphMan]

Welcome and congratulations on your test pass & new car, enjoy your new-found freedom!

 

[Eddie G]

Welcome to TOC, Amanda 👍