The 40 x 40 : Drive a car
Back in the day, I had a 40×40 list, a list of 40 things to do before I was 40.
Well, I turned 40 and upgraded the list. One of the things on that new list? Finish the old list!
One of the things on that list? Drive a car
On the road…
It has been a while, but I am pleased to announce that I have actually completed a task from the 40 x 40. It seems like such a basic one too, when you consider any 17-year-old is allowed to do it.
But I have finally started my driving lessons. Which, by default means, I am also making headway into a task on the Kettle List. (#3 Pass my driving test)
The task on my original list was to merely ‘drive a car’. I was hoping to achieve this fairly easily by driving up and down the beach in my Mum’s car. It was just another example of adding something fairly easy to the list just so I could tick it off. (Something I warn against in my ‘Bucket List’ post!)
Weel, the joke was on me as it never happened, hence my having to carry the task over, as per item #2 of my Kettle List: Complete the 40 x 40 list!
It is also the reason behind Item #3 of the Kettle List.
As you may know, I have this whole EBI (Even Better If) policy, so if I was going to carry the task over I had to up my game, therefore the task has now been upgraded to ‘Pass my Driving Test’.
On the road again…
My lesson actually went quite well.
I did have lessons over 20 years ago, and as someone who has been a passenger for 40 + years, I actually know more about road use and the Highway Code than I realised, particularly regarding rules and rights of way.
Since starting lessons, I have investigated booking the theory test, which must be passed prior to booking my actual test. I even attempted an online version – which I passed.
Therefore, I am looking to take it in March, after a little more revision and a bit more driving experience to check this is something I actually can do. If I am going to be terrible at driving and not take my test, there is little point in paying out for the theory test.
I will keep you posted, and let you know when there are dates for any tests. and you can cheer with me if I pass, and console me if I fail!
With regard the 40 x 40:
So, my challenge was to drive a car – which I did – and will hopefully continue to do so and pass my test. So this challenge is…
For an ultimate update, check out this Kettle List post!
Ooh exciting times! I used to drive “in my head” when I was a passenger, but I don’t bother any more now. I have a licence but I’ve given up driving. I was so anxious about it that it was so limited as to where I could go. Motorways a definite no no for me.
My problem is I overthink things and always make them harder than they need to be- so I am trying to think of the benefits, like not having to rely on others to go shopping… And possibly a road trip north! 😁
Yes that’s a good idea. It’s a useful skill to have. And road trip up north sounds fun 😁
Hey, another fellow learner driver! Congratulations on ticking another thing off your Kettle list! 😊
Well done on getting back into your driving lessons! I didn’t have a car for a while last year and I actually enjoyed it. Now that I have one again, I appreciate how much freedom it gives me. I have my fingers crossed for you passing before September, looking forward to finding out how you get on x
Super proud of you, wish you all the best of luck on more lessons etc x
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Congrats on starting on your driving lessons! I don’t drive much last few years so if I need to go somewhere where I am not sure how the roads are or if I know it will be lots of traffic I definitely get nervous. I don’t particulary enjoy driving, it is more means to the end, but maybe it is also because I don’t drive that much and don’t have enough confidence in this area.
Thanks – 2 lessons in and it seems to be going well.
Well Done!! I was very nervous when I started driving too but now I love! It’s gives you so much independence & freedom, even if it can be quite expensive! I have my full test booked since last may, still waiting on a date! Hopefully I will become a full licenced driver in 2019!! x
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