You’ve Passed Your Driving Test… What Now?
If you have spent a long time learning g how to drive there is no better feeling in the world than finally passing your test and being able to get on the road without an instructor breathing down your neck.
Passing your driving test will likely be the most exciting thing to happen to you and when it comes to what to do next the sky is the limit. You’ll soo. Be buying a car and then the world will be your oyster. So, what do you do when you pass your test?
Say goodbye to lessons
The first thing you will do when you pass your driving test is say goodbye to your Driving Instructor and lessons all together. The next time you drive in a car will be on your own or with a family member and you will finally have the freedom and independence to do it!
Tell your family
Getting the news of passing your test is always amazing in itself, and it can be even more fun to share this news with the people you love. When you pass your test you will want to spread the news to those around you and you can choose to do this in several ways. If you still live at home you could go home to tell, or you could send a photo of yourself holding your certificate. Whichever way you decide to do it, sharing your news will be amazing.
Make sure you’re legal
It is important once you pass your test that you make sure you can legally drive the car you own. This is one of those things that you can easily forget, but it is crucial for you to make sure you are insured on your car before you drive it anywhere. If you are heading to pick up a new car you may have to ask a family member to drive it home for you until you get your policy sorted out. Even if it is only a small trip it isn’t worth the risk.
Go for your first drive
The first time you drive a car on your own
will be weird. You might be excited, scared, nervous, and relaxed all at once. Now that you don’t have anyone in the passenger seat to guide you it might feel super scary but actually it can be amazing. Just take your time with driving, relax, and focus. You’ll get used to it over time once you get to know your car a little better and you will soon find your style of driving.
Go to a drive thru
How amazing will it feel the first time you drive to your local Mac Donald’s drive thru and order a meal? It’s a small thing but it will be one of those times when you feel grown up and independent!
Now that you finally have the car of your dreams it is time to get on the road and enjoy yourself! Take it easy and it will all come in time!