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writes: I am 20 years old, and I still don't have a driver's license, and I feel jealous when I see teenagers driving vehicles by themselves. I am trying very hard to become good enough to get a license, but I am also trying to earn money for car insurance.
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 October 2006): Hello. I'm a 22 year old girl from New Zealand. Up until last year, I did not have a licence either. I sat my "restriced test" the day after I turned 21 (8am the next day). I was incredibly close to failing because of my nerves. But, I did pass!!
I found it hard too without my licence, but I was always a little too scared to go for it. It wasn't really until I moved away from home to live on my own, that I really found this difficult. Luckily I lived so close to the city, supermarket etc. But last year I moved 35km out of town and brought a house with my partner. I tried cathcing the bus, train, but it was all so expensive and very restricing with the timetables. So I really had no choice but to get my licence. My partner taught me to drive a manual, but I also had some professional lessons. It took me months to get used to the idea but here I am, now been driving for 18 months and am a very confident driver. Plus, I was never really a fan of walking home with a large amount of shopping from the supermarket.
All I can say is, you will get there. Good things take time and it will all be worth it in the end. Just don't be in such a hurry, as this will slow the process of becoming a good driver.
Best of luck!!
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reader, FairyTale +, writes (28 October 2006):
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trust me...... it isn't all that good after you get your license and your car...
I mean, yeah at first it's fun and just very exciting because you finally get your own car and finally get to drive like everyone else.
But after you have your license and car, you will realise that your money is slowly disappearing.
When you drive, you will most likely get fine for speeding, running through red lights, parking overtime etc... Once in awhile, teenagers tend to get fines alot too...
All these problems, not to mention insurances, car accidents etc... will add up, and soon you will find yourself broke because of it...
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reader, Lemonpixie  +, writes (28 October 2006):
 Like ogga said it's just something you'll have to deal with. I suggest lots of practice and maybe take a class or two as well... as far as the money issues it's just the way it is. I wanted to get my license @ 16 and all my friends had one but my parents were adament that i couldnt until i was 18... but i praticed and all of them have gotten in major accidents and totalled cars, i've never even put a scratch on either one of my cars so there you have it... things always have a silver lining
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reader, anonymous, writes (28 October 2006): don't rush. you have all the advantages of not driving at this time.
1. saves money in gas, insurance, maintenace, and your car.
2. public transit is way economical
3. you get alot of exercise by using public transit; you're either running to catch the transit on time or standing when it's full.
4. you don't have to worry about parking and parking tickets and speeding tickets.
5. you don't have to worry about your car being hit or stolen.
6. you don't have to be a taxi drive driving friends around
SO DON'T BE JEALOUS. WHEN YOU'RE READY THE RIGHT TIME WILL COME. REMINDER .. don't drink and drive..take care ..
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reader, ogga +, writes (28 October 2006):
you just get over it.
some people have a knack for things some dont. it will come at different times..
+ why drive early when you cant afford it?
people get different opportuniteis
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