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Yes, you did. Palatine Send a noteboard - 15/12/2011 04:44:48 PM
I'm 18+ so I'm not subject to the pretty strict requirements that 17 year olds have. I've been taking private lessons with an instructor who is with a driving school and I also attended a one time driving safety lecture/presentation, which is mandatory for all prospective drivers. Oh, and I also sat for the written test to get a learner's permit. Twice.


Private lessons is essentially the same thing. I suggest you keep taking those lessons until your fear/anxiety lessen considerably. Also, since you have a learner's permit, you should also drive with someone you think is a good driver on more suburban or country roads.

And here are my little tidbits of advice on driving. Driving is not really that hard as long as you just pay attention. If you pay attention to the cars and signs, you have more information, which gives you more options to avoide problems when something amiss occurs. Also, be a defensive driver, because most accidents are caused by people who don't pay attention. That really helps avoid problems. Finally, avoid distractions. Turn off the radio. DO NOT use the phone. Keep talk to passengers at a minimum.

The more you drive like that, the more confidence you'll get. At some point, you'll wonder why you were ever anxious about driving.
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Seriously? Why? At 13 you should have had some awareness of the danger you were posing to others Vivien - 13/12/2011 10:27:59 PM 1106 Views
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Yeah it is! vroom vroom vroom!! FalonDeathwatchGuard - 15/12/2011 03:26:28 PM 1139 Views
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Re: I don't blame you at all for not wanting to drive in NYC. Vivien - 13/12/2011 10:29:20 PM 1097 Views
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It's rare to pass on the first try here. (according to driving instructor) Vivien - 13/12/2011 09:44:39 PM 1109 Views
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Yes, you did. Palatine - 15/12/2011 04:44:48 PM 1002 Views
Re: Yes, you did. Vivien - 16/12/2011 12:25:30 AM 1021 Views
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That's not a sign. Aeryn - 14/12/2011 05:29:36 PM 1061 Views
I take exception to this. Stephen - 14/12/2011 06:29:40 PM 1010 Views
Whoa. rebelaessedai - 15/12/2011 07:21:52 AM 1087 Views
Fewer cars on the road. Fewer double-parked cars. *NM* Aeryn - 15/12/2011 06:25:21 PM 414 Views
Also: you have no fear. *NM* Vivien - 15/12/2011 11:59:34 PM 524 Views
LOL! You guys are funny. rebelaessedai - 17/12/2011 06:52:22 AM 1083 Views
Also, you can tell when there's someone around the corner, because of the headlights. Tim - 19/12/2011 04:18:26 PM 1043 Views
Oooh, that's a good point. Vivien - 19/12/2011 05:17:16 PM 1170 Views
It's more pronounced and important in the countryside where there are no streetlights. Tim - 19/12/2011 05:51:25 PM 1163 Views
In the country there are deer aerocontrols - 20/12/2011 05:53:17 AM 1034 Views
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Driving tests are far harder in the Netherlands, from what I understand Helene - 14/12/2011 05:34:38 PM 974 Views
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I found driving nervewracking until I got to do it by myself. NZ has a great system, IMO. Rebekah - 15/12/2011 01:48:19 PM 920 Views
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Amusing (to me) comparison to sex risks. Vivien - 17/12/2011 05:50:16 PM 1081 Views
That last part: just a joke. Vivien - 17/12/2011 06:06:43 PM 1111 Views
Re: Amusing (to me) comparison to sex risks. TaskmasterJack - 17/12/2011 06:07:51 PM 1117 Views
No. But it is true that my risk aversion coefficient is too high. Vivien - 17/12/2011 06:49:33 PM 913 Views
Isn't learning to drive in NYC sort of like aerocontrols - 18/12/2011 04:21:47 AM 1017 Views
Finally! The right word. Vivien - 19/12/2011 02:19:53 AM 940 Views
Re: Finally! The right word. TaskmasterJack - 19/12/2011 02:51:51 AM 888 Views
No problem. aerocontrols - 19/12/2011 06:36:59 AM 1343 Views
Don't worry about it it. I'm sure you'll get over it eventually. Bergioyn - 18/12/2011 09:58:59 AM 1035 Views
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