Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7630 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-02
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Sunday Express, 21/01/07
'A new book that will transform the most timid learner into a
fully licensed queen of the road.'

Motror Schools Association News Jan 07
'Entertaining and informative, this book should appeal to learner
drivers and instructors alike.'

Synopsis
Stylish and fun, THE GIRLS' GUIDE TO LOSING YOUR L-PLATES is a deeply practical aid for every girl learning to drive. The initial chapters will help you sift out a good instructor, budget for and get the most from your lessons. There are hints too for the hapless parent/boyfriend who is prepared to take you out practising, and suggestions for keeping your relationship from cracking under the strain. Driving instructors add off-the-record information about the easiest places to pass and the best ways to win over your examiner. Author Maria McCarthy guides you through exactly what to expect in both the theory and the practical test, giving sage advice about managing your nerves and staying calm. There is help with driving once you've passed too, including how to get the best car insurance, and dealing with driving alone or at night. An uplifting chapter is on hand just in case you don't, at first, succeed. THE GIRLS' GUIDE TO LOSING YOUR L-PLATES is essential reading for every wannabe on wheels.

Customer Reviews

Seriously get this before starting lessons
Such a good read, i love this book, still reading it as i'm on my forth lesson. It's really funny in places, had me in tears. Teaches breathing exercises, stocking up on rescue remedy, what shoes/clothes to wear whilst driving, snippets from previous learners. Honestly get this truly inspirational.

A useful addition to any learner's bookshelf...
I first heard about this book a while back but I didn't actually buy it until very recently. From reading the other reviews it was obviously quite a positive sounding book to read and so I took the plunge and bought my own copy. At the moment I'm taking driving lessons and I found that this book really helped me. It has lots of useful hints and tips for us lady-drivers out there and is also clearly laid out with sections on before, during and after lessons aswell as some brief sections on buying cars and insurance. I particularly like the inclusion of other people's personal experience in driving related matters. It really gave me the idea that driving is nothing to fear, it's something to be enjoyed. This book might not be for everyone but I found it incredibly useful. Overall, a great product and it would make an ideal gift for any young learner driver out there.

Not Just for Girls
I bought the Girls'Guide to Losing your L-Plates last year when I was learning to drive in a manual car. I was good at clutch control but felt nervous about stalling and holding the car "on the bite" at junctions. Reading this book helped me to realise that driving does not come naturally to everyone. I could easily relate to the true life stories of crying in front of the instructor and struggles with roundabouts (my own pet hate). This year I switched over to automatic and passed my test in August.

The book is written in a friendly manner but is never too jokey or girly (despite the title). I found the level of writing was pitched just right - neither simplistic nor dry and over technical. I now keep the book on a shelf next to my road atlases and I still refer to it when I need to look up something I have forgotten or don't quite understand.

As a 40 something I could hardly describe myself as a girl but I would heartily recommend this book to learner driver "boys" and "girls" of all ages.