Learning to Drive!

    I've finally started the process of learning to drive! I took driver's training near the end of school, later than people normally do, and I drove about 3 times before realizing I was much too scared to keep trying. Since then, I've relied on family, friends, and public transportation to get around and it's been very limiting. I finally felt the need, after graduating college, to get past my fear of driving. I'm hoping to become independent and I'm excited to be able to actually leave the house. 

    The first hurdle of this process was getting my permit so that I can sign up for adult driver's training. I spent weeks studying (especially while I was petsitting) and I was super nervous for no reason. I've always been a good test taker, so I really have no idea why I thought I would fail. Thankfully, the Secretary of State visit was quick and painless. Since I had taken driver's training in high school, I didn't have to do a lot of the paperwork I would've normally had to do. They also waived the 30-day practice period necessary before taking the road test, but that didn't really affect me because I knew I was going to need the practice anyway.

    Once I did all the paperwork, I took the written test. Both the road sign test and the general driving test were quick and easy. I think I got one wrong (it was a random statistic that they wanted me to know) and then I was handed my permit!! 

    My parents are planning to reach out to the nearby adult driver's training program to see when I can get signed up and whatnot. I'm super nervous for everything. I haven't been behind the wheel of a car in 5 years, and even then, I had a panic attack each time I drove. Needless to say, my driving experience has been pretty negative the whole time, so I'm nervous to get back into it. To be honest, I'm not even sure I remember how to drive in the slightest. 

    I'm glad that I've gotten the ball rolling in regard to gaining more independence, but it's a big change and I'm incredibly nervous to drive! Hopefully, a positive update on the situation is on the way!