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Re: Driving IS overrated. Vivien Send a noteboard - 13/12/2011 10:43:09 PM
You're absolutely right- I should at least have the option to legally drive even though I have little to no desire to exercise that right in NYC.

Also- whenever I read about women in Saudi Arabia fighting for the right to drive I feel guilty about abdicating my right to drive. But- just because I have the right to do something doesn't mean I have to, so that wasn't the only reason I decided to do this.

Achievement- yes! I have taken a whole lot of exams, super hard ones, and I can tell you right now that the road test is my most difficult exam ever and once I pass it it'll be the one I'm most proud of. I took the CFA exam a week ago, after studying for 6 weeks. I get the results in January and honestly getting the verification that I passed (most likely outcome) won't be a big deal for me but driving certainly is.

However, knowing how to and being able to legally drive is most certainly not.

I would not choose to drive, daily, in many places around the country, especially if there are other viable options. However, the ability to drive if necessary, or the option to drive especially on a road trip or places away from the press of traffic is a good thing.

That all being said, driving does get easier and less anxiety producing the more that you do it, especially the more that you get used to a particular vehicle. When you get a good feel for where your vehicle is in relation to the road and the obstacles around you, the more comfortable and confident you will get. That is also not to say that some anxiety will never be present... there are often situations on the road that make me feel anxious, especially as you only have control of your own vehicle. However, that feeling tends to make a person a more careful and observant driver.

Keep at it. You'll be happy with the achievement and the option in the future to drive if you want/or need to.
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NSSP: Driving - 13/12/2011 05:15:41 PM 1500 Views
I'm tempted to take this opportunity to poke fun at New Yorkers. - 13/12/2011 05:20:14 PM 1017 Views
Your first instinct was right, trust your instincts. *NM* - 14/12/2011 03:16:51 AM 414 Views
I failed my first test. - 13/12/2011 05:49:58 PM 1137 Views
I would love to drive on empty country roads. - 13/12/2011 10:08:35 PM 916 Views
I had to take the driving test 3 time before I passed (posted at the wrong place ) - 13/12/2011 11:43:44 PM 1005 Views
Congratulations on passing it! - 14/12/2011 12:18:18 AM 933 Views
13 yrs old. - 13/12/2011 06:02:22 PM 1146 Views
I don't blame you at all for not wanting to drive in NYC. - 13/12/2011 06:28:26 PM 1141 Views
Re: I don't blame you at all for not wanting to drive in NYC. - 13/12/2011 10:29:20 PM 1029 Views
It must be harder to overcome that natural fear in NYC. - 13/12/2011 06:44:28 PM 971 Views
Yeah, absolutely. - 13/12/2011 10:32:25 PM 1111 Views
Or drive your drunk sister home from a party. *NM* - 14/12/2011 05:27:01 PM 495 Views
Driving IS overrated. - 13/12/2011 07:01:02 PM 988 Views
Re: Driving IS overrated. - 13/12/2011 10:43:09 PM 813 Views
Isn't it traditional to fail your first test? Or is that just around here? - 13/12/2011 08:14:01 PM 984 Views
I wouldn't think so - 13/12/2011 08:25:36 PM 862 Views
I'm not in any state. - 13/12/2011 08:31:30 PM 940 Views
Re: I'm not in any state. - 13/12/2011 10:56:38 PM 903 Views
I think it depends on where you live - 13/12/2011 09:11:13 PM 882 Views
Re: I think it depends on where you live - 13/12/2011 09:34:30 PM 1059 Views
When I was in New Jersey... - 13/12/2011 11:30:59 PM 981 Views
Maybe they're the ones who couldn't hack driving in NYC? *NM* - 14/12/2011 12:21:09 AM 529 Views
I was even rather nervous about taking lessons and failed my first - 14/12/2011 08:30:25 AM 1087 Views
I love driving. - 14/12/2011 03:24:59 PM 1019 Views
Re: I love driving. - 14/12/2011 05:44:57 PM 851 Views
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I thought it quite clever, actually. - 14/12/2011 06:54:27 PM 832 Views
Me, too. - 18/12/2011 04:31:29 AM 920 Views
Drive safely! - 18/12/2011 04:58:01 AM 1002 Views
Re: Me, three. - 18/12/2011 07:37:55 PM 990 Views
Re: Me, three. - 19/12/2011 06:10:20 AM 873 Views
Welcome home. *NM* - 19/12/2011 04:41:26 PM 433 Views
Did you ever attend a driving school? *NM* - 14/12/2011 05:29:33 PM 428 Views
I don't think so. - 15/12/2011 05:22:09 AM 1030 Views
Oh. - 15/12/2011 08:32:59 AM 1088 Views
Yes, you did. - 15/12/2011 04:44:48 PM 935 Views
Re: Yes, you did. - 16/12/2011 12:25:30 AM 933 Views
Re: Yes, you did. - 16/12/2011 04:42:40 PM 1137 Views
That's not a sign. - 14/12/2011 05:29:36 PM 990 Views
I take exception to this. - 14/12/2011 06:29:40 PM 948 Views
Whoa. - 15/12/2011 07:21:52 AM 1017 Views
Fewer cars on the road. Fewer double-parked cars. *NM* - 15/12/2011 06:25:21 PM 381 Views
Also: you have no fear. *NM* - 15/12/2011 11:59:34 PM 493 Views
LOL! You guys are funny. - 17/12/2011 06:52:22 AM 1009 Views
Also, you can tell when there's someone around the corner, because of the headlights. - 19/12/2011 04:18:26 PM 974 Views
Oooh, that's a good point. - 19/12/2011 05:17:16 PM 1096 Views
For what it's worth NYC takes some getting used to. - 14/12/2011 06:43:38 PM 811 Views
Re: For what it's worth NYC takes some getting used to. - 14/12/2011 07:05:20 PM 879 Views
It's really not that bad - 16/12/2011 01:03:43 AM 986 Views
Amusing (to me) comparison to sex risks. - 17/12/2011 05:50:16 PM 998 Views
That last part: just a joke. - 17/12/2011 06:06:43 PM 1049 Views
Re: Amusing (to me) comparison to sex risks. - 17/12/2011 06:07:51 PM 1043 Views
No. But it is true that my risk aversion coefficient is too high. - 17/12/2011 06:49:33 PM 844 Views
Isn't learning to drive in NYC sort of like - 18/12/2011 04:21:47 AM 957 Views
Finally! The right word. - 19/12/2011 02:19:53 AM 872 Views
Re: Finally! The right word. - 19/12/2011 02:51:51 AM 824 Views
No problem. - 19/12/2011 06:36:59 AM 1256 Views
Don't worry about it it. I'm sure you'll get over it eventually. - 18/12/2011 09:58:59 AM 970 Views

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