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Is it time for me to bother?
Now I know this might sound a little like a no-brainer, but is it worth the money and effort learning to drive? I became of driving age last december and have since been in two minds about learning. On one hand, I have the money necessary, I'd very much like being able to drive etc etc; but I also have exams coming up soon, not enough money for a car or insurance of my own, and no life-threatening need to travel far by myself. I was just wondering what you guys think I should do and whether or not it's worth plunging valuable time and money into one of the great freedoms of life?
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04-26-2010, 02:45 AM
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At some point it will be, but if you have no access to a car you can use at the moment then I guess there's no rush. Might be worthwhile waiting until the exams are over then re-evaluating then.
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04-26-2010, 04:39 AM
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yeah no point learning until you are near the point of needing to.
What are you studying ? Remember come job application time, some employers need you to have a driving license --- so don't leave it too late  My brother waited 10 years till HE needed to drive !! SPend your money on birds and booze, plenty of time to learn to drive !!!!!
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04-26-2010, 04:50 AM
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Do what you feel is right. Remember it is usually easier (and cheaper) to pass the test when you are younger. I see "full clean lisense" on CVs maybe its good for some jobs you may get into.
Other than that if its not a priority then fine. My parents gave me good advice and got me driving asap for my own good (we lived in the middle of Glenshee, hilly place in Scotland - not much people in immediate vicinity) so thanks to them in hindsight.
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04-26-2010, 05:35 AM
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I got my license a month after I was eligible. It's a handy thing to have, even if you don't have ready access to a vehicle.
But again, if there are more pressing things to spend your money on (and they include things you would like to press against  ) prioritise
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04-26-2010, 05:47 AM
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best to get it now, as you are under no pressure of needing in immediately.
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04-26-2010, 06:08 AM
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wow ferrer, for once we agree on something.
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04-26-2010, 06:11 AM
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04-26-2010, 06:19 AM
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But well, each to his own.
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04-26-2010, 06:23 AM
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Finish your exams and learn over the summer is my advice. You should learn sometime, preferably sooner, just because as a general rule you will get busier and busier as you get older.
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04-26-2010, 07:37 AM
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Thanks for the good advice, I'll definitely leave it for the summer now. And as for those questioning my being here; I don't have to drive to enjoy cars, and I'm sure you all had a strong liking for cars before you learnt to drive, no?
Thank you anyway, and I'll let you know how it goes when I get it done.
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04-26-2010, 07:40 AM
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04-26-2010, 07:47 AM
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I rallied for 3 years BEFORE I got my license
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04-26-2010, 10:17 AM
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But yeah, on the original post, you do what you need to do. On the practical side, not sure how it works in the UK, but I know that a driver's license works as excellent identification.
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