I know a lot about learning to drive as I have done it a number of times. I am a top heavy person so for me, I had to learn to drive below the neck more than I had been. I was all up in my head you know? Like doing everything by the book. I actually turned out to be a better, safer driver when I started learning how to feel how to drive, it's kind of like asking how to learn to walk in a crowded subway station, a lot of it is style, and just a feel about it, not something you can learn. I used to tensely hold the wheel at 10 and 2 o'clock (not sure what the Australian equivalent metaphor would be) and I was so nervous I didn't even realize I was clenching my fists. Now, I try to relax.
But that advice might not be useful if you already are bottom heavy.
As for the clutch--is that an Australian term? I assume you mean the accelerator pedal. My mom taught me to drive with two feet, one on the brake and one on the accelerator, which I later learned was bad for the car, and I now actually prefer doing it with one foot, I have some natural abilities in that area in that I have played piano (and they use pedals as well). Just rest your foot on the accelerator and slowly release and then slowly depress on the break. Think of soft flowing movements, like you're playing the piano, nothing sudden.
Also, remember if you get panicked you can always turn on the emergency blinkers, in the US it's a button with red triangles on it, and just stop the car. People often get anxious because they don't plan an "out." Always have an out. For me on the smaller roads I know I can pull over, once I get onto the highway there is nowhere to pull-over but I always know I can just put on the emergency lights and stop until I catch my breath.
So......juuuuuust relax, and enjoy! Driving can be fun! But remember it is serious business.
