Right before summer started I turned 16 which meant I could get my drivers permit. I enrolled in a drivers Ed class and within the course of a month I passed my permit test and was ready to drive. It was an exciting time to have freedom to drive and not rely on someone to drive me around anymore. The only problem was I didn’t know how to drive or ever even sat in the drivers seat. I dedicated the whole summer to learning how to drive and not let my nerves get to me.
Learning how to drive wasn’t as glamorous and easy as I thought it was. My parents enrolled me in a behind the wheel lesson with my driving instructor Mr.Waldron. My very first 6 hours of learning how to drive was with him and everything I learned was thanks to him. My first lesson I was convinced I was gonna do horrible. Matter of fact I did do horrible, I had no idea what any gears did or how to control them but my instructor had the patience and energy to convince me I was the best driver in the world. Any wrong move I made he corrected me in a way where I didn’t get discourage but instead motivated to continue to learn. He took me driving on the express way on our second lesson which quickly taught me the greatest lesson to have trust in myself while driving. He never made me feel uncomfortable driving which pushed me to drive in areas and distances I never thought I would feel comfortable driving in.
My 6 hours quickly came to a end and it was time for me to start driving my moms truck. Everywhere we went I drove, didn’t matter how close or far. Constantly driving made me comfortable and confident in my driving. From once being anxious getting in the drivers seat to now being ecstatic every time I get the opportunity to learn more with driving. I’m proud that my constant driving went from me not knowing how to turn on the truck to parallel parking in a matter of the summer break.
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