Melissa got her restricted drivers licence yesterday...

[catfancier]

Congrats to Melissa, that's a great achievement. Yes, all she needs is more experience, before you know it she will be a brilliant driver. I had an accident while on my restricted so brace yourself just in case she gets into an unfortunate situation - hoping of course she never will. She must be really excited! It will make things easier for you, not having to ferry her around everywhere anymore. My 29 year old partner is still on his learners , but I am taking him out for lessons and it is just a matter of practice, practice, practice. In one years time, she'll be sweet as and you'll be greyer for it (sorry but it's true!).

[carole]

Hey there catfancier, great to see you posting again, long time no see, yes i know i am going to have more grey hairs lol,i am proud she has made the effort and got on with it,but i am scared for her too.

Trouble is we have such a high excess on the car should she be in an accident and it is our only means of transport,however i am hoping that will not happen, she is a sensible girl most of the time, but it is the lack of experience that can cause problems isn't it?

My son stayed on his restricted for 7 years, he was too lazy to get on with it, his grand parents gave him the incentive, the dollars to sit it and finally he got it no problem at all.

Yes all part of the growing up process ,just got to ride with the tide i guess.

[catfancier]

Yep it's definitely the lack of experience that hurts to start with, there's enough confidence there to get out there and go for it, but sometimes you do end up in sticky situations (I've had my fair share!), but you learn and remember what happened so you know how to handle it differently in the future (or avoid it all together!). Hey I'm posting quite a lot on the TradeMe message board too if you're ever there and want to join in. (trademe.co.nz - Communities - Message Board). My username is rhawthorn.