To drive a vehicle Simon takes confidence and the only way to get confidence is by driving...when I first started driving I think I barfed my guts out about 3 or 4 times before I finally felt somewhat comfortable...what had me terrified was that getting behind the wheel puts you, your passengers and the other people on the road at risk...my hardest thing was not looking down at the speedometer because as soon as I did I lost concentration on the road (BAD)...so what I did was followed the flow of traffic...another thing that got me nervous was getting in the way of other drivers who seemed to be in a hurry...I handled that by realizing that I have control of the vehicle and road...everything around me is my responsibility...that includes dumbasses who want to speed...I remember the first time someone behind me was in a hurry, I quickly pulled out of the way and let him pass (BAD)...I realized that I had control of my vehicle and theirs and I was doing the speed limit...so I was the responsible one...you must realize Simon that YOU as a driver are responsible for the safty of all others on the road including pedistrians...my advice to you would be to take your vehicle out to a dirt road and get to know the feel of the car...what happens when you brake or accellerate...turning and especially reverse...when I was taught to drive I was told to practice driving in reverse...give yourself alot of time for learning my friend...even drivers who drive for a living should never take getting behind the wheel of vehicle lightly...good luck and happy motoring...