Transport Story

Where I was born the magic age for getting your driving licence was sixteen. At the age of five I watched my father drive the tractor around the farm. I thought this was a strange machine that was too complicated for me. We alsohad a family car that was automatic. When we go on long road trips I watched where he put his hands on the steering wheel and watched his foot go back and forth from the break to the gas. At the age of ten I convinced my father to give me automatic driving lessons on a dirt road we had on the farm. This was an exciting time for me.

As I got older I wouldtakeautomatic driving lessons from my older friends in their cars. I could not wait until it was my turn to get my licence. I always joke with my friends that a will get my licence on my sixteen birthday. It did not work out the way I planned it. I failed the test on my first attempt. I did not take my test again until I was eighteen. I was disappointed in myself and gave up trying.My friend convinced me by telling me they will not pick me up. I would have to take a bus or ride a bike.

I decided to attend classes for women drivers. This turned out to be a great idea because the insurance group I joined gave me a discount. I searched for the best instructor that gave automatic driving lessons to women. My driving instructor was very funny. My instructor spoke with an accent. He was not very difficult to understand. It was very amusing giving directions and pronouncing the signs. I met allot of people travelling with my driving instructor. After picking me up for my automatic driving lessons, instructor would have me drop other women home after finishing their lessons. I had about ten lessons with my driving instructor before I thought I would be ready for my next test. After my automatic driving instructor had me do a mock test to see what I have learnt with him. He explained to me that the first test women always fail. They fail because they are nervous. This time I took the test I passed it. Now I am free to travel in my car and see the world. I don't have to ask anyone for a ride.