Getting a Driver's License......
I had known my road test date for quite some time and every day I would scare my self silly with ideas of what would happen if I did not pass. I even struggled sleeping the night before, and the helpful comments from my father such as "Well I'm nervous for you," was really relieving stress....not. That morning I was beyond nervous, shaking and pacing around my house until it was time to go. Even though I passed my test I was still a nervous wreck. Now comes the responsibility of driving, not only myself but other people as well. I understand that this is a whole new responsibility for me to take on but I am ready for the challenge. For me I enjoy the task of taking on new challenges and proving to other people and most importantly to myself that I am capable of succeeding. My dad's first words after he heard the news I passed were "Congrats! I knew you could do it! Now don't screw it up." More fine words of encouragement. My Dad and I although different are very similar, both hardworking, motivated and both accept challenges head on. I think I've learned from him ways to be successful and still enjoy what I'm doing. But with having a driver's license came the responsibility that I'm ready to prove to my Dad and to myself that I can handle it.
I have to take my road test in about a week and a half and so far I am not that nervous. I'm not sure why you felt so nervous before your road test but you passed so clearly your a good driver. I understand the pressure of passing and then the added pressure of being responsible when you drive. In this age we live in I feel like all anyone ever does is try and scare teens into being safe. The constant lectures from teachers and parents about things that have happened to kids before us and how many people have died is probably what forces added stress on us toward driving. If parents showed a little more faith in us and our driving capabilities maybe the nerves you and many other people feel would go away.
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