Passed my driving test!

[Cotterik]

Hey guys,

I know I'm no longer a regular member here and I may not have settled my differences somewhat with some people but still, I always said I would announce the news here on UCP when I started learning so here I am!

I passed my practical driving test first time today! 5 minors out of a possible 16. Took my test in Northwich UK. In a red 2008 Ford Fiesta 3dr (like this one). Really pleased with myself. And after all this time drooling over cars etc I can now officially say I am part of the driving team!

See you on the road

[Ferrer]

Congratulations.

Now go out and drive.

[cmcpokey]

cheers rik... be safe out there, and watch out for the stupid people.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Join us.....

All the cool kids drive anyway, so you're now cool.

[willysjeep]

Remember that the safest piece of equipment in any car us the guy behind the wheel......keep it that way

[Cotterik]

thanks guys

being in a car alone is the weirdest feeling at first..

I dont have my own car yet. Thats my next saving project. But I am fully insured on my dads 2.0L Golf GT-Sport. Its just a little power-happy lets say.

[Wouter Melissen]

Congrats!

[cmcpokey]

thanks guys

being in a car alone is the weirdest feeling at first..

I dont have my own car yet. Thats my next saving project. But I am fully insured on my dads 2.0L Golf GT-Sport. Its just a little power-happy lets say.

dont be stupid... just drive easy until you are feeling comfortable behind the wheel. getting in accidents sucks, i know, ive been in a bunch.

[Cotterik]

I definitely will. Just from driving during lessons you realise so many people drive on auto pilot these days. Its like being on a constant dodge-course. I'm not the sort of 20 year old who races at the lights and never will be. Unless there's a row of 5 lights and we're on a race circuit. That changes things But lets not get ahead of ourselves!

[Matra et Alpine]

Do an advanced driving course NOW before you get any bad habits
Also, some track time is beneficial with an experienced driver who can talk through the impact of turn-in, braking, acceleration safely
But first ..... congrats

[LeonOfTheDead]

Congrats man!

Follow Matra's tips or find a large (I mean LARGE) and empty (like the space) parking lot, and enjoy it.

[Matra et Alpine]

^^^^^ My experience is that's the first thing a new driver in the UK does as soon as the sun goes down

[LeonOfTheDead]

^^^^^ My experience is that's the first thing a new driver in the UK does as soon as the sun goes down

in Italy the sun is irrelevant

[Cotterik]

actually i drove in to the busiest part of town in order to get to the mcdonalds drive-thru and back But I did actually go to a large car park and did bay parking etc and drove around. I have technically been driving for about 1 1/2 years so its not a huge new thing. Its just that I no longer have assistance. But its good to know I can deal with it alone and obviously am legally permitted to do so.

[coolieman1220]

2.0L Golf GT-Sport. Its just a little power-happy lets say.

I wouldn't exactly call that power happy......

none the less, congrats! be safe, have fun. i remember when i passed mine! good day that day!