Driving.

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So, for those who have there license-How did you do it? Seriously....I freaking hate driving. I've spent the entire summer trying to learn to drive and I just can't do it. I have my road test scheduled for right before i leave for BYU-Idaho. Originally I was going to Oregon for this summer. But, my parents decided i should get my license before i leave for college. And so I've been trying.
And, my road test is the 1st.
Some days I'm confident i'll pass. And then days like today I just fall apart in tears. I hate driving. It's stressful, your always having to watch EVERYTHING around you. If a car even gets close to me its like instinct to move away. And then somedays I don't even notice. I just ARGH. It's like one moment i'm all confident. And, then other days I drive home crying and then go to my room and completley fall apart.
Driving shouldn't make you cry. It shouldn't make me want to just sleep/check out/curl in a ball and sit there. Maybe I have other issues. I don't know. Either way driving sucks.

And, you know what? Jesus didn't ever drive and he's amazing!! So why should I? -.- (And yes. I know that is completley illogical.)

So, I've decided to cancel my road test. I'll work on the driving thing when I'm home from BYUI.

[Jayda]

DON'T CANCEL YOUR DRIVER'S TEST!!! Well, you probably already have, but it's worth a shot.

I was just like you - I was terrified of driving, I hated it even until after I had my license for like a week or two and I've had my permit for a year when I got my license, I would cry because it stressed me out so much. Have you only been driving since the beginning of summer? It took about 6 months for me to feel more comfortable driving. But honestly, the thing that's helped me pretty much love driving (though sometimes I still hate it) is not having to have anyone in the car with me. Since getting my license I've grown much more confident, I enjoy going places, I blast my stereo. The only thing that sucks is gas and insurance money But honestly, not having to rely on other people for rides is one of the best things that's ever happened to me!

I was super stressed about my test, but I passed. You only need a 75 or up to pass. Ask people who've taken the driver's test recently in your state and ask what they had to do. They'll check your break lights, turning signals, car horn, and if it's raining your windshield wipers and lights. Then you go onto a course and parallel park (SUPER easy - practice as if you're going into a small space because their space is huge compared to what I parked before, and that made it really easy), you back into a parking space/drive way (cones), you back up in a straight line, go 20 mph and stop when the instructor tells you, and you're done. Then she/he will tell you where to go and when to turn, etc, and then you're done. Simple as that. It was SOOO easy, and I was so stressed out that I actually started a fast for on my birthday... and I HATE fasting

I think you should take it. Yes, it's stressful, but it's like any other test - if you study enough and practice enough you can pass it I know how stressful driving can be, and slowly making your way up to driving long distances by yourself is a better idea than doing it immediately, which is what I did But ever since I've gotten my license I've become more confident with driving and it hardly ever scares me anymore Just be mindful of stupid people on the road, be pretty cautious during your test but not TOO cautious to where you mess up the flow of traffic, and you'll do fine

I think getting your license is a real step in the right direction, especially for growing up. It makes you feel more independant because you can do whatever you want, whenever you want and not have to have someone else drive you.

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I haven't cancelled yet. My drivers test is on the road, not a course. So, i'll be around other cars the entire time. I'll be parellel parking with random cars that actually belong to people.
I've thought about it a lot. And, I'm going to take it. I won't be driving much in college, at least my first year. My dad is off work for the next week. So, I'm going out with him everyday until I do what I need to to pass.
I won't feel 'independent' or like i can 'go anywhere i want' i'll be in Rexburg without a car. And, I wouldn't ever drive in anyones car at this point. Just because I may get a license doesn't mean I'd feel good driving.

[Jayda]

You're sure about that? I thought that legally they couldn't do that in case of accidents, since most people testing for their license haven't ever parallel parked with other cars before.

And I know what you mean. But once you get it you'll feel so accomplished And no matter what, if you ever need to drive anywhere and no one can give you a ride there and you have a car available you'll be able to drive there yourself. It'll be okay Try to be optimistic! Pray hard about it, fast, etc. Maybe even get a blessing. I did all of those things and I feel like ultimately that was why I passed.

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1,000 percent sure. I've asked a lot of friends about there tests.
Yea, I'll try and be happy about it all...and think positive thoughts

[jamiecatslc]

I have my first day in driver's ed tomorrow... I was supposed to take it last year but I had to take some other stuff.

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Im not even gonna bother getting one right now, gas it to high, insurance is to much. its just gonna be a waste of money for me in idaho, i perfer walking anyway lol

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A car you mean?
See,the license thing is a big deal because I wasn't planning on coming back to NY after I was done with my winter semester at BYU-I. I was going to live with my grandparent in OR. And, my grandparents are getting older and going to the store is hard for them. I thought i could help them out :/

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no, i mean insurance, the insurance would be more than a car with me.
That sucks, maybe you could get it in idaho

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well, i'd need to be a permanent resident. I don't know :/ Argh!
I've been thinking I might just sneak back to oregon for a few weeks to see my friends graduate. And, maybe go to the High Schools "Moving Up" day. Since, I'm really supposed to be in that class anyway and I'd like to see the people I've known since I was 12 graduate... and maybe I'll be in the Hill Cumorah Pageant. Just depends.

[Kohaku]

i had my permit for 3 years and 2 years of that i refused to drive cause i was scared to death to get back in a car after both my tires blowing out on me on the freeway but after two years i realized how much harder not having a license made my life especially with work and not being close to any stores like that so ya anyways long story short i got over my fear of driving

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So, I ended up cancelling yesterday. I drove to the store with my mom. And after 10 mins trying to pull out of my driveway and almsot hitting a kid who started to run across the road I just can't do it. I asked my parents over and over to go parellel parking with me, practise this, practise that ect. Instead they think driving 5 mins to the local store is helping me. It's not. I can stop at the light and turn just fine. I'll come back to NY after BYUI and try again.
I told my mom today I cancelled my test, the first thing she said was "What! Go back and reschedule! (I can't reget a spot I already had. And, I wouldn't anyway.) And then I said "no ect" and 2 mins later she was telling me she was glad I wasn't taking it. And then after that she said she wanted me to reschedule.

I HATE that she keeps changing her descion and thinking its going to involve me. This is my choice not hers. The part i hate most is that my mom kept going on and on about how much shes taken me to practise. And, she never has. I always have to suggest it and we never 'just drive' its a 'time for church." and I have to drive. And, my parents just arent supportive of me driving. Not like that matters. Either way I'm not getting my license now. I'm going to just get a job while i'm at BYU-Idaho and save the money for driving lessons that a local company runs. When I have kids, I'm doing things way differently.

Anyways, long story short, I don't regret cancelling. And, I'd rather not kill people.