I passed my driving test...

The day I started driving lessons was such an exciting but completely nerve-wracking time of my life.

I started in August 2016 which was pretty late considering my birthday was back in February, but I remember being too scared to start.

I do get anxious when I have to step out of my comfort zone, which I know is a completely normal thing but unlike everybody else I wasn't eager to start driving.

I knew I had to eventually learn to drive as I live in a little village which is about a 10-15 minute drive away from any shops and I would also be starting a job which would require me to find some form of transport.

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I passed my driving test on the 29th September 2017 and I still can't believe it! After failing 4 times, I did not have any faith in myself whatsoever and on the 5th time I decided I didn't care anymore. Little did I know I would pass that day!

I knew I could drive and that it was just nerves that was stopping me from passing but after the 4th time I didn't feel like I was ever going to pass! My problem was that I was too afraid to speak up and tell the examiner to 'repeat the instructions'. When I was told to take a left turn and ended up taking a right one, I would start to panic because I had made a mistake which then threw me off for the rest of the test.

My biggest piece of advice is not to panic! I know that is so much easier said than done (coming from experience) but when I started to picture the examiner as being my regular instructor or a family member, I felt much more relaxed.

I treated my 5th test as if it was a regular lesson. It took me several attempts to get into the right frame of mind but now I can happily say that I did it! 🎉

As soon as I told my boyfriend that I'd passed, he went out and brought me some essentials for my car (which was really sweet of him!) 

If you're about to take your driving test or feel to scared to even start then don't be afraid to send me a message or an email (which is found on the contact page).

Remember, everybody gets nervous and it's okay to feel like that before your test!

P.S      I still have yet to find a Red Mini but hopefully I'll have one soon! I'll keep you updated and also Happy Blogtober and Friday the 13th!

xoxo