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post #31 of 47
4/5/11 at 2:23pm
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Originally Posted by -_aj_- View Post
YEY Glad you had fun

How many questions is there now, you only had to get 30/35 when i did mine
50 on the theory and then there is a hazard preception test aswell where you have to watch video clips and click whenever you see hazards. Its hard lol.x
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post #32 of 47
4/5/11 at 2:27pm
Oh I forgot about that, i thought the actually test was different to the practice tests you get for that
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post #33 of 47
4/5/11 at 3:34pm
They really make you jump through a lot of hoops! But glad you had a great first day!

When/where I grew up, they had driving lessons in high school! We HAD to get our learner's permit. My dad took me out for additional lessons. We had a stick shift, and my birthday's in February, so I learned to drive on the snow in a stick. I went ahead and got my license as soon as I turned 16, but I didn't drive for YEARS - I mean, maybe a few times - until I was in my 30s, really.
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post #34 of 47
5/26/11 at 12:24pm
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Hi all a quick update haven't been on here much lately been so busy. I am doing really well with my lessons,I have got to book my theory test tomorrow and as soon as I have passed that I can book my practical test,my driving instructor reckons that if I pass first time (**fingers crossed**) I will be driving by the end of july which will be just in time for the kids summer hols so no more being stuck in the house for 6 weeks yay.x
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post #35 of 47
5/26/11 at 4:03pm
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Hi all a quick update haven't been on here much lately been so busy. I am doing really well with my lessons,I have got to book my theory test tomorrow and as soon as I have passed that I can book my practical test,my driving instructor reckons that if I pass first time (**fingers crossed**) I will be driving by the end of july which will be just in time for the kids summer hols so no more being stuck in the house for 6 weeks yay.x
Happy to hear it is going well. Good Luck on your test
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post #36 of 47
5/26/11 at 4:49pm
That's great! Good timing, too! Best of luck on your written and road tests!!!
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post #37 of 47
5/26/11 at 6:31pm
Wow - I agree, for people in my area (rural) it's the most sought-after rite of passage and NOBODY skips it. In VA you have to be 15 and a half to get a learner's, which you then hold for 9 months - and when you're 16 and 3 months you can get your license.

To get a learner's, you take two tests: driving theory (multiple choice, have to pass 90% I think), and SIGNS - 10 signs in total and you can't miss any or you have to retake the test in like two weeks.

After your learner's, you take Driver's Ed in school which is taught during a health period and it's basically rules of the road type stuff. The last thing is called "Behind the Wheel" which takes place at 6am with gym teachers, lol!! It lasts 2 weeks and you drive every morning with another kid and take turns. Then you get your license!!!!

Everybody gets theirs on THE DAY: the day you turn 15 & 6 months, and the day you turn 16 & 3 months. It's a huge deal.

Ruthyb, congratulations!!!!! It's a freeing feeling to know you can go wherever you want if you choose. Good luck with your tests and lessons!
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post #38 of 47
6/12/11 at 2:45pm
Hows it going Ruth?
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post #39 of 47
6/12/11 at 4:59pm
Congratz Ruthy. I can't imagine NOT driving. I just love to drive, but not too far with these gas prices. You will love it
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post #40 of 47
6/12/11 at 5:23pm
I can't believe how many people here don't know how to drive/didn't learn till they were in their 30s. O__O
How did you get to the store? Go to work? Go to school?
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post #41 of 47
6/12/11 at 5:41pm
Woo! Grats!!!
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I'm sure most Americans don't have any concept of the difficulty of getting a driving license in the UK. You ought to tell us all the steps involved, etc.!
Amen to that if its anything like Germany.

In Houston, its impossible to live w/o a car or motorcycle though. I learned to drive when I was 14, and got my Ducati motorcycle at 15 and rode it illegally for 7 months until I turned 16 and got my license, heh! Otherwise, I couldn't even visit my friends, as it would be an hour or two on bicycle just to get to their house. Europe has so much public transportation, its totally optional.

Oh, and in Europe the taxes on cars and motorcycles is INSANE! The UK I think taxes not just heavily on fuel (believe its over $5 a gallon), but also on vehicle engine displacement, which is why they have some cars with tiny tiny engines that are both turbocharged on the exhaust and supercharged off the engine to save on taxes. The new Vettes are $38K more expensive in the UK... *gulp* And on my Vette I pay $815 a year for full insurance coverage w/ medical, but most European insurers I'm told charge based on engine displacement... *double-gulp*
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post #42 of 47
6/12/11 at 6:32pm
Congrats indeed, this is a big step!
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post #43 of 47
6/15/11 at 2:26pm
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Hi all,
sorry not been on properely for a while,I have been so busy.I have certainly missed it here and I hope everyone is well.
Well,I did my theory test yesterday and .............PASSED I am so happy.I have got to book my practical test now,there is about a six week wait so fingers majorly crossed I could be driving in a couple of months.xx
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post #44 of 47
6/15/11 at 2:37pm
That's FABULOUS Ruthy! (And we've missed you!)
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post #45 of 47
6/15/11 at 2:44pm
thats great news hun, and good luck on the practical test

and yeah its stupily expensive to own and drive a car here its early $10 a gallon i think thats what it was last time i converted it, insurance is based on engine size and age of the driver

and ruth i missed you to
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post #46 of 47
6/15/11 at 4:10pm
Nothing beats the freedom of a car though.
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post #47 of 47
6/16/11 at 12:46pm
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Nothing beats the freedom of a car though.
Thankyou everyone and no,the freedom will certainly make it worth it for me.Been out with my grandparents and dh today,dh sat by me and I drove,my confidence is growing by the minute and I can't wait to be able to drive on my own.x
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