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Passed my driving test!

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Rachie1973 · 30/04/2025 23:17

First time at the grand old age of 52!

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Rachie1973 · 02/05/2025 19:05

WhatWasPromised · 02/05/2025 09:50

Well done OP!

Where are you going to go first with all your new found freedom?!

I went to Asda shopping lol. So not exciting :)

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WhatWasPromised · 02/05/2025 09:50

Well done OP!

Where are you going to go first with all your new found freedom?!

marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 02/05/2025 09:33

That’s exciting. Well done.

AdoraBell · 02/05/2025 08:48

Fantastic, well done 👍

Misshollys · 02/05/2025 08:46

Well done 👏🏻 👍🏻

VLowBar · 02/05/2025 08:45

This made me smile. Well done!!

SinnerBoy · 02/05/2025 08:35

HornyHornersPinkyWinky · Yesterday 13:53

Well done OP, you must be delighted. I’m 40 and still don’t drive, so this gives me hope!!

I was 38 1/4 when I passed my car test, although I'd had a bike licence since my early 20s. There's no reason to give up hope!

SinnerBoy · 02/05/2025 08:33

Well done and good for you, OP! Just wait a year before you get that Porsche...

😃

LizaRadleywasonthespectrum · 02/05/2025 08:22

Congratulations Op. Top Tip….. do not limit yourself by only driving locally or avoiding Motorways. Your world has just become so much bigger.

AllLopsided · 01/05/2025 16:15

Congratulations Star I passed 4th time at 35! I did a Pass Plus course to improve my confidence in different conditions (not sure if they still exist).

Goatblu · 01/05/2025 14:30

Brilliant!! Congratulations 👏

Annoyeddd · 01/05/2025 14:25

Rachie1973 · 30/04/2025 23:17

First time at the grand old age of 52!

Are the waiting times that long at test centres now?

Congrats to you, OP

PopThatBench · 01/05/2025 14:19

Congratulations!
Huge achievement, the world is your oyster 💛

Spacebats · 01/05/2025 14:18

Well done, I'm really pleased for you. I'm 53 and want to learn to drive, I just need to get on with it now and find the confidence.

KimberleyClark · 01/05/2025 14:14

Well done!

Polistock · 01/05/2025 14:04

Congratulations! I passed at 35 and it changed my life. Happy driving 💃☀️

ilovesooty · 01/05/2025 14:00

Well done!

Junaluma · 01/05/2025 13:59

Congratulations!🎉🍾🎊

HornyHornersPinkyWinky · 01/05/2025 13:53

Well done OP, you must be delighted. I’m 40 and still don’t drive, so this gives me hope!!

WhereIsMyJumper · 01/05/2025 13:47

dottydodah · 01/05/2025 13:44

Well done you! Its never too late . think more mature ladies make the best drivers( 32 when I passed) Show them how its done !

I agree, I passed when I was 17 and I am crap 😂

dottydodah · 01/05/2025 13:44

Well done you! Its never too late . think more mature ladies make the best drivers( 32 when I passed) Show them how its done !

WhereIsMyJumper · 01/05/2025 13:40

Whoop!!! Well done OP! Great news!

JudgeJ · 01/05/2025 13:39

Rachie1973 · 01/05/2025 13:26

Thanks all :) xx

Congratulations! Make sure you now use your new skill, so many women seem to pass their test and then drive very little. You may find it useful to get a few extra lessons of motorway driving, depending on your level of confidence.

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Rachie1973 · 01/05/2025 13:26

Thanks all :) xx

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UnpropitiousNightmares · 01/05/2025 12:37

Oh wow, that's such great news and congratulations - passing 1st time is impressive stuff too!
Wishing you many many hours of safe and happy driving OP! :))