Driving Test

Hello, everyone! I hope all of you have been doing well!

I have some pretty big news on my end. Today, I went to take my third driving test for my provisional license. Naturally, I was scared to death (the only thing I can compare my fear to is how scared I felt every day in band this year). The reason why is because the past two tests have been flukes for me due to my anxiety. The first time, I hit the parallel parking pole. Second time, they counted me increasing my visibility as a rolling stop and failed me. I honestly had no trust in myself this time around, so when the examiner came in with the normal spiel and told me to begin when ready, I was so scared. I started, though, and just continued.

Parallel parking? Bam, did it. No problem. Backing? Too easy! Getting out on the main road and getting up to speed? Also no issue at all. The thing that threw me off was having to go through a neighborhood with a turn a vehicle the size of my own could not hope to complete. However, I took a breath, and did the best I could, and it turned out just fine. I was so sure the whole time that I had failed. So, when we got back to the DMV and parked, I immediately began to bawl. She told me everything while I nodded along, what I did good, what I did bad. Then, she said, "I don't know why you're so upset. You passed, sweetie!" I'll tell you right now, that is the biggest relief I have felt since the end of marching band.

So, now I am a licensed driver. I've just got preparations to handle before I start with my new car, but I'm my ride from now on!