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To be sad that DS has passed his driving test?

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MotoMum123 · 19/02/2026 14:51

He passed at the end of last week, and I’ve barely seen him since. We spent SO many hours together over the last few months so he could practice in his car, we have some lovely talks when it’s just the 2 of us. It’s half term here so he’s off with his mates and his girlfriend, driving around, parking up somewhere like you do when you’re 17 and have literally not a care in the world!

AIBU to feel like this is the beginning of the end? Before you know it he’ll have finished his A levels, gotten a job and be moving out!

Don’t get me wrong, I’m so proud of him, and I remember what it was like to suddenly have this freedom, and a licence to go wherever you want, whenever you want. I don’t think my parents missed me this much, but maybe they did - I’ll have to ask them 😂

Also I’m now worried about him constantly. I have to stop myself tracking his location whenever he’s driving. I’m terrified he’s going to have an accident. I know he’s a very good driver, but also he’s just a normal kid, in a car with his mates, probably wanting to show off!! This might be the scariest parenting stage yet, and in a few years I’ll be doing it all over again with DS2!

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olderbutwiser · 19/02/2026 15:36

Aw I remember it well.

But on the other hand, it was also brilliant having someone to drop us off and pick us up from the pub/friends so we could go out for a few drinks.

theonlygirl · 19/02/2026 15:33

I can understand this. I spend so much time in the car with DS2 that when he starts to drive himself I'm going to be bereft. I've already told him I'm still coming with him to his sport, he'll just have to drive me instead.

HardworkSendHelp · 19/02/2026 15:25

My husband was soo sad when our daughter passed her test. He missed giving her lifts and having car chats. I was delighted as it was one less task for me to do.