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I'm 45, and I've been having lessons since June last year, I cancelled the test twice in December due to nerves, but finally decided to have a go, and I passed first time. The thing is I'm incredibly nervous and haven't been out on my own yet. Any advice would really be very welcome! Thanks in advance. Julie PS I do have a little car, its just sitting outside my house!

Julie - well done. If l remember correctly l took myself off to quiet carpark, practised a few turns etc and then went on the roads that l knew just for a little while, Well done again:o)) jude sarf wales :o)

Well done Julie. Wish I had ahd the nerve to learn was going to learn while we lived away but when we got home I never bothered. Now I really wish I could then I could go to where my ancestors are from by car in about hour instead of hours on the bus, Good Luck enjoy your new found freedom Germaine x

congratulations.

Hi Jude, Thanks for that. I live quite close to the seafront and I am toying with the idea of going there for a while and just practising 'being on my own' - I think that's what I'm most scared of, no one to tell me what to do! Bless.....I just need a bit of a shove! Jules x

Thanks to you all, I wish I'd done it years ago... the main reason I did do something about it is that we have a daughter (12), who has special needs, ADHD, and other problems. The thought of spending another summer holiday trying to think of ways to entertain her was the final straw. Will keep you posted. Jules X PS Have changed my name to 'Nile Queen' because I've just come back from a wonderful tour of Egypt!

Congratulations Julie well done. Independance for you now,if you want to go.......you go. It is a strange feeling when you take to driving on your own, but it can give you added confidence. Small journeys at first and before you know it you'll wonder what all the fuss was about lol Mau xx

Well done Julie, fantastic achievement...now life begins - enjoy Tina x

Congratulations !!! Passed first time !! WOW. !! Well done you !!! xx

Well Done........ the world's your lobster now lol Linda

Well done Julie - congratulations and many happy years of motoring. Love Mary in Spain xx

Well done Julie, take it one road at a time when it is quiet. Viv

Hello Julie, Not seen you for a while. Congraatulations on passing your test. First time too. Local roads and quiet roads first. If you intend driving on motorways I think you can have a special lesson which will take you on the motorway. Ann Glos

Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement. Well I finally plucked up the courage and went out. It wasn't too bad. I'll have another go tomorrow! Thanks again, Julie

Congratulations! When I passed my test (at 33) I couldn't wait to be out on my own, but I had 4 children that I'd been taking everywhere on the bus. I'm glad to hear you've taken the first step, it really does get easier.

well done julie just go for it girl dawn xx