11/07/2026
“My mate passed after 20 hours.”
“My dad only needed 10 hours.”
You will hear comments like these throughout your learning journey, but they are completely irrelevant to your progress.
Imagine a classroom of 30 pupils. They all receive the same lesson from the same teacher, yet by the end, some will understand everything immediately, while others need more explanation, more practice, or simply more time. That doesn’t make anyone less capable. People learn differently, and that’s perfectly normal.
Think about a running race. Every runner covers the same distance, but they don’t all cross the finish line together. Some finish first, some finish later, but they all reach the finish in their own time.
Learning to drive is exactly the same.
Your instructor’s job is to guide you, challenge you, and help you progress at a pace that’s right for you. Comparing yourself to someone else serves no purpose because no two learners have the same experience, confidence, coordination, or way of processing information.
In my car, I will push you to achieve your potential, but how much I challenge you depends entirely on how quickly you are learning. Every lesson is tailored to the individual sitting behind the wheel.
Don’t worry about how many lessons someone else had.
You will hear comments like these throughout your learning journey, but they tell you nothing about your own progress.
Focus on building strong foundations, developing safe habits, and becoming a confident driver for life.
Take your time.
Learn it properly.
Driving is a lifelong skill, not a competition.
Sheena Ahmed
Motorvation school of Motoring
