Yesterday was a big day...

[Roxyluvsme13]

I had no desire to get my license when I was 16. But I was a cheerleader and when I'd call home for someone to come pick me up it was always such a big deal and people (my brother and sister) would get all mad that they had to go get me. Or my mom would say "fine I'll go get her" which would guilt them into getting me. My mom has always had a license but practically NEVER drives. She keeps it current for emergencys.
Anyway, I finally said I need to get my license to stop the bickering about picking me up. We lived in the country so I wasn't close enough to walk home. But I got my license 8 months after I turned 16 and then didn't drive until I was almost 17. My dad had a rule that we had to drive with him until he felt comfortable with our driving abilities. I think it was a good idea. I've been driving over 20 years and have never been in an accident...knock on wood.

My mom sort of had the same rule with me, I think. She's letting me drive myself back to campus tomorrow by myself so she's obviously fairly confident in my driving abilities now . I'm kind of nervous about it, but I think I'll be okay as long as I go before rush hour. Rush hour in Knoxville = horror.

That is fantastic that you've never been in an accident too; you're one of the lucky ones .


Thanks again everyone

[pomtzu]

My mom sort of had the same rule with me, I think. She's letting me drive myself back to campus tomorrow by myself so she's obviously fairly confident in my driving abilities now . I'm kind of nervous about it, but I think I'll be okay as long as I go before rush hour. Rush hour in Knoxville = horror.

That is fantastic that you've never been in an accident too; you're one of the lucky ones .


Thanks again everyone

Easy goes it - you'll be fine! Just don't let your guard down and get overly confident too quickly. And watch out for the other guy - there are some real idiots behind the wheel.

I hope I'm not jinxing myself by saying this, but I've been driving for over 48 years and never had an accident (KNOCK ON WOOD) - just involved in one where I was rear-ended. I've had a few speeding tickets in that time, but I could count those on one hand!

[Roxyluvsme13]

Easy goes it - you'll be fine! Just don't let your guard down and get overly confident too quickly. And watch out for the other guy - there are some real idiots behind the wheel.

I hope I'm not jinxing myself by saying this, but I've been driving for over 48 years and never had an accident (KNOCK ON WOOD) - just involved in one where I was rear-ended. I've had a few speeding tickets in that time, but I could count those on one hand!

Well, I made it to campus no problems . I drove in the rain, but I did fine!

Kudos to you also . I hope I can go that long without an accident!

[Cataholic]

Bri, you are one young lady I have really enjoyed watching grow up. Congrats on this "first".

[Roxyluvsme13]

Bri, you are one young lady I have really enjoyed watching grow up. Congrats on this "first".

Aw, shucks . Thank you!

[Karen]

Well, I made it to campus no problems . I drove in the rain, but I did fine!

Kudos to you also . I hope I can go that long without an accident!

Every new journey will be an adventure for some time - first rainstorm, first time driving at night, etc, etc. Just watch your speed (most new drivers I know's first accident or ticket is a result of driving too fast), and you'll be fine!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Congratulations Bri! That's awesome! I hope you are enjoying the freedom! Don't worry about the age.... I didn't get mine til I was 20....

[Roxyluvsme13]

Every new journey will be an adventure for some time - first rainstorm, first time driving at night, etc, etc. Just watch your speed (most new drivers I know's first accident or ticket is a result of driving too fast), and you'll be fine!

It has been so far . I love driving by myself though. I still have to experience night driving and interstate driving by myself...

And I try to watch my speed. I used to be extremely careful, but now that I've gotten a little bolder, it could be a problem .

Congratulations Bri! That's awesome! I hope you are enjoying the freedom! Don't worry about the age.... I didn't get mine til I was 20....

Haha, wow. I'm glad I'm not the only one within this "got my license way too late" boat . And yes, I love the freedom!

[sana]

Congratulations Bri! That's awesome! I hope you are enjoying the freedom! Don't worry about the age.... I didn't get mine til I was 20....

Haha Well, I don't think I'll ever get mine

[Roxyluvsme13]

Haha Well, I don't think I'll ever get mine

Aww, Sana, don't say that . You'll get your license. What age do you have to be in your country to get a license?

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Haha yes way too late on my part! But honestly I didn't really have any interest in driving at 16 or even 17 years old. And I truly believe that sure, you may be 16 and legally old enough to drive a car. But some kids are not even close to being mature or responsible enough to get behind the wheel of a car!

[Alysser]

Congratulations Bri!! Sorry I'm so late with commenting this. Enjoy your freedom Are you commuting to school now?

[Roxyluvsme13]

Haha yes way too late on my part! But honestly I didn't really have any interest in driving at 16 or even 17 years old. And I truly believe that sure, you may be 16 and legally old enough to drive a car. But some kids are not even close to being mature or responsible enough to get behind the wheel of a car!

I didn't have a huge interest in driving then either. I just got my car this past June, so there was really no point in driving yet. And oh yes, haha. I know plenty of people that are my age now and still don't need to be behind the wheel of a car .

Congratulations Bri!! Sorry I'm so late with commenting this. Enjoy your freedom Are you commuting to school now?

It's all good Thanks.

Nope, I already signed a contract to live on campus this year, but I do go home really frequently, so it's nice .