Third Time Lucky?
During 2014 I posted this which was my first attempt at passing my driving test. A couple months later I shared it again after my second test. Then in 2016, I had my third test…
The day began with me trying to psych myself up for it, telling myself I can do it, doing last minute looks at instructional videos online…and putting the laundry away.
I felt more confident this time but I still had doubts. How can I “gear” myself up some more, I thought. I then recalled a time about a year or so ago when I was having a tough time at work and remembered how I got over that. I played a song that totally gave me my self belief back…
It really worked for me back then so there was me playing it full blast in my kitchen and dancing around like a crazy person. I did feel much more confident so off I went for my test.
I didn’t have any problems with the “show me, tell me” questions this time so then it was time to do the first part of the driving. The examine gave me instructions on where to head to…I, for whatever reason, decided to go a different way. “Okay, you went the wrong but that’s ok just go this way now” she said. Whoops, I thought, but I can’t be failed for being an idiot and my way is much more scenic! Got away with that.
The examiner tried “chit chat” but I just thought “shut it” and only listened to her when she said “driving stuff”. When it was time for my manoeuvre she said it was a “turn in the road” which I know as a “3-point turn” so after I stopped looking for a turd in the road…
…I did my manoeuvre. It’s my best manoeuvre so I was so glad she got me to do this one – and I nailed it!
The traffic on the way back was fairly busy but I thought I had held it together okay. I wasn’t sure if I had passed but at I kind of knew I had done better than the previous attempts.
Once it was over, as she was about to give me the results, I was convinced it would be a fail. Then she said “you’ve passed but…”
I have no idea what she said after the “but” – I was in a state of shock. I had PASSED!!
It didn’t actually sink in for ages and I’m not sure if it even has!
It’s not an Oscar, there’s too many people to thank so I’d just like to thank “Sunshine On Leith!“
Hey, congrats my happy pixel 😉
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Thank u
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🙂
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Yeaaa! Congratulations! 😀
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Hmmm, you wouldn’t say that if you were on the same roads as me lol
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Reblogged this on Steve Says… and commented:
It’s been almost 3 weeks! Stay tuned for the next update which will probably be called something like “Misadventures In Driving: Make Sure You Get Into The Correct Car After Shopping”
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congratulations, when I passed (second time) the driving instructor said congratulations you have passed and as the words left his mouth the car started rolling backwards cause I hadn’t put on the handbrake, I told him too late you have said it now. 🙂
My cousin passed after his 7th time, and has written off 3 cars so far
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Haha. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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My family and driving tests have a bad history 😉
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Congrats! I passed on my third try too… And I consider myself a very good driver! Currently driving a fiat 500 🙂
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That is one of my choices of cars too 🙂
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Third time lucky – loved that video too – well done
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Thank you. Getting a car soon 🙂
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At least you wont have to walk 500 miles any more!
JP
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Indeed. Although I do like walking 🙂 and dancing lol
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Hi Steve, just found you on Hugh’s blog! Congrats on being featured as his guest! Your blog looks great and I shall be reading more! Congrats on passing the test! I drive in California with the rest of the idiot drivers 🙂
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Thanks Terri. I’m car shopping as we speak 🙂
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Congratulations! Woo hoo!
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Thank you. So excited
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You beat me with 3rd time lucky (took me 4 attempts!) Very well done, especially on roads these days. Drive safe!
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Cheers! Will be weird going out by myself
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Haha, get a Sat Nav to talk to you. Didn’t have them back when I passed but I know for about a week after passing I kept waiting for someone to tell me to take the next turning on the left! That was until I was confident to blast the tunes out!
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That’s the bit I am looking forward to lol
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Ahhh you shared this before and I still haven’t seen that film but I really must!
Well done you, so proud of you 🙂 I knew on Saturday night though, I just had a feeling. Good vibes, third time lucky and all that 🙂
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Yaay! But you really should watch that film – right now!
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Have you bought a car yet lol
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Ha not yet – still looking 🙂
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I vote for a VW Beetle lol My idea car, if I had the confidence to drive, which I don’t, would be a Fiat 500 lol
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Did I tell you my options already?
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Nope?
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beetle, fiat 500…
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and juke
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I knew I loved you for a reason, you’re just awesome. My friend has a Juke, rellly nice wee car, and surprisingly it’s a little like a Tardis, you get in and go, holy shit where did all this room come from lol
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Sounds ideal! I think that’s the one I’m going for
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And then you’re brining it to Northern Ireland on holiday right? lol
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See! See! See! You DID IT!!!! I told you -for you – three was a charm!
Yayaayayayayayayay!
Seriously – congrats!
And yeah, I’m so glad you figured out what would totally get you into a really good mind frame – ah music – the sweet honey of the soul – could there be anything better than this type of “high”?
XD
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Thank you – watch out world, here I come!
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😀
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Congratulations Steve! It is such a fantastic feeling isn’t it? 🙂
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Thanks! I’ll tell you when I come back down to earth lol
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Congratulations my lovely!
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Thank you and stay off the roads for a while lol
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