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I was even rather nervous about taking lessons and failed my first ironclad Send a noteboard - 14/12/2011 08:30:25 AM
While most kids started out with the lessons months before their 18th, so they could have their exam pretty much on their birthday, I let that birthday come and go, then signed up and slowly started going there. The first couple of driving lessons I was pretty nervous. I was also so nervous during my driving test that I made a major mistake and failed it. I was somewhat close to giving up at that point, but with all the money that had already gone into it, I repeated a month later and did well.

I wasn't as nervous anymore in the weeks after I got my license but I still remember that it was a big deal when my mum asked: why don't you take the car to school tomorrow instead of the train? And I was like: Wow, I suppose I should.

Even with two minor accidents happening in the first year and a half (one of which was my fault), somehow the fear was soon gone just by driving, driving, driving and noticing that it's simply an everyday thing to do like showering, eating or sleeping.

I imagine NY is not the easiest city in the world to drive in, but then again, as crowded as it certainly is, you can't drive fast enough to do really bad things, right? :P
Yes, the odds are more likely to have car accidents than plane crashes, but leave that to the people who are afraid of flying.

Just go out there, pass your second test and then drive. You'll see that you'll stop worrying and it'll become natural to you in a matter of weeks. Just don't take your test and then never drive. That will only make it worse.
*MySmiley*

You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.
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NSSP: Driving - 13/12/2011 05:15:41 PM 1513 Views
I'm tempted to take this opportunity to poke fun at New Yorkers. - 13/12/2011 05:20:14 PM 1027 Views
Your first instinct was right, trust your instincts. *NM* - 14/12/2011 03:16:51 AM 418 Views
I failed my first test. - 13/12/2011 05:49:58 PM 1147 Views
I would love to drive on empty country roads. - 13/12/2011 10:08:35 PM 925 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 1014 Views
Congratulations on passing it! - 14/12/2011 12:18:18 AM 945 Views
13 yrs old. - 13/12/2011 06:02:22 PM 1155 Views
I don't blame you at all for not wanting to drive in NYC. - 13/12/2011 06:28:26 PM 1151 Views
Re: I don't blame you at all for not wanting to drive in NYC. - 13/12/2011 10:29:20 PM 1038 Views
It must be harder to overcome that natural fear in NYC. - 13/12/2011 06:44:28 PM 984 Views
Yeah, absolutely. - 13/12/2011 10:32:25 PM 1120 Views
Or drive your drunk sister home from a party. *NM* - 14/12/2011 05:27:01 PM 500 Views
Driving IS overrated. - 13/12/2011 07:01:02 PM 1002 Views
Re: Driving IS overrated. - 13/12/2011 10:43:09 PM 823 Views
Isn't it traditional to fail your first test? Or is that just around here? - 13/12/2011 08:14:01 PM 996 Views
I wouldn't think so - 13/12/2011 08:25:36 PM 873 Views
I'm not in any state. - 13/12/2011 08:31:30 PM 951 Views
Re: I'm not in any state. - 13/12/2011 10:56:38 PM 914 Views
I think it depends on where you live - 13/12/2011 09:11:13 PM 893 Views
Re: I think it depends on where you live - 13/12/2011 09:34:30 PM 1068 Views
When I was in New Jersey... - 13/12/2011 11:30:59 PM 989 Views
Maybe they're the ones who couldn't hack driving in NYC? *NM* - 14/12/2011 12:21:09 AM 533 Views
I was even rather nervous about taking lessons and failed my first - 14/12/2011 08:30:25 AM 1098 Views
I love driving. - 14/12/2011 03:24:59 PM 1027 Views
Re: I love driving. - 14/12/2011 05:44:57 PM 858 Views
- 14/12/2011 06:02:42 PM 1155 Views
I thought it quite clever, actually. - 14/12/2011 06:54:27 PM 845 Views
Me, too. - 18/12/2011 04:31:29 AM 929 Views
Drive safely! - 18/12/2011 04:58:01 AM 1012 Views
Re: Me, three. - 18/12/2011 07:37:55 PM 1004 Views
Re: Me, three. - 19/12/2011 06:10:20 AM 884 Views
Welcome home. *NM* - 19/12/2011 04:41:26 PM 437 Views
Did you ever attend a driving school? *NM* - 14/12/2011 05:29:33 PM 433 Views
I don't think so. - 15/12/2011 05:22:09 AM 1041 Views
Oh. - 15/12/2011 08:32:59 AM 1098 Views
Yes, you did. - 15/12/2011 04:44:48 PM 945 Views
Re: Yes, you did. - 16/12/2011 12:25:30 AM 943 Views
Re: Yes, you did. - 16/12/2011 04:42:40 PM 1146 Views
That's not a sign. - 14/12/2011 05:29:36 PM 1000 Views
I take exception to this. - 14/12/2011 06:29:40 PM 957 Views
Whoa. - 15/12/2011 07:21:52 AM 1028 Views
Fewer cars on the road. Fewer double-parked cars. *NM* - 15/12/2011 06:25:21 PM 386 Views
Also: you have no fear. *NM* - 15/12/2011 11:59:34 PM 498 Views
LOL! You guys are funny. - 17/12/2011 06:52:22 AM 1015 Views
Also, you can tell when there's someone around the corner, because of the headlights. - 19/12/2011 04:18:26 PM 986 Views
Oooh, that's a good point. - 19/12/2011 05:17:16 PM 1107 Views
For what it's worth NYC takes some getting used to. - 14/12/2011 06:43:38 PM 820 Views
Re: For what it's worth NYC takes some getting used to. - 14/12/2011 07:05:20 PM 889 Views
It's really not that bad - 16/12/2011 01:03:43 AM 996 Views
Amusing (to me) comparison to sex risks. - 17/12/2011 05:50:16 PM 1013 Views
That last part: just a joke. - 17/12/2011 06:06:43 PM 1058 Views
Re: Amusing (to me) comparison to sex risks. - 17/12/2011 06:07:51 PM 1052 Views
No. But it is true that my risk aversion coefficient is too high. - 17/12/2011 06:49:33 PM 853 Views
Isn't learning to drive in NYC sort of like - 18/12/2011 04:21:47 AM 966 Views
Finally! The right word. - 19/12/2011 02:19:53 AM 883 Views
Re: Finally! The right word. - 19/12/2011 02:51:51 AM 834 Views
No problem. - 19/12/2011 06:36:59 AM 1273 Views
Don't worry about it it. I'm sure you'll get over it eventually. - 18/12/2011 09:58:59 AM 979 Views

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