Congratulations

Twenty-one years ago I had my Drivers Learners’ Permit. I did learn how to drive somewhat. I don’t remember being nervous or intimidated by driving. Other drivers seemed in control and at that time road rage was not known. I went on a trip out west to Regina to visit relatives and I do remember taking turns driving. How can you go wrong driving on a long flat stretch of a road? Soon after that I had a job that didn’t pay well and a bus route that was the cheaper way to go. Being enthused with the accomplishments of the job, the shift work that got me home by 11:00 pm I found that driving was not a priority. I can’t pinpoint when I stopped caring about getting a car and getting my license. I couldn’t figure out how anyone could afford to own a car while working in this field. I let the “365” permit expire and I didn’t bother to renew it. I really wish I had gone out for the road test got my license and had been done with it.

Today (21 years later) I passed the written test for getting my license and with the new rules I will have to go through a graduated licensing process that will take about 20 months and 2 road tests to complete. Prices of cars, insurance and maintenance have gone up while my pay hasn’t gone up a whole lot since my last learners permit. And of course the car that I would like to own because of the cargo space and all the safety features cost a mint. Now I have to get up the nerve to get behind the wheel again and join all the crazy drivers I keep seeing on the road. Wish me luck.