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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #60 on: August 29, 2008, 03:29:05 PM »
Congratulations!!  [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]


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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #61 on: August 29, 2008, 03:29:55 PM »
I passed my test. Hallelujah. 2nd time. I'm so glad because it's freaking expensive!

Congratulations!!!!
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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #62 on: October 10, 2008, 01:21:59 PM »
I almost can't believe I'm posting this, but I just passed my driving test!!!

Just some background--I had never driven a manual before moving here, and we also live in London with no car, so I never had much opportunity to drive. I would only get a chance to practice driving on the odd weekend trip to visit the in-laws, and never got a chance to take lessons or build on anything I  learned. We are temporarily staying with my in-laws while we look for a new flat, so I decided to take the opportunity to try to get some intensive driving lessons in, and take the test. Over the past 2 weeks I've had 10 hours of driving lessons, and have been practicing every day. And I'm happy to say it all paid off!

I got my ILR last week, and even that doesn't compare to how relieved I feel.  :)


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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #63 on: October 10, 2008, 01:40:43 PM »
Well done!  What a great couple of weeks for you  ;D


Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #64 on: October 10, 2008, 02:07:26 PM »
Congratulations Kate!  [smiley=2thumbsup.gif] [smiley=balloon.gif] [smiley=daisy.gif] [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]


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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #65 on: October 10, 2008, 02:43:02 PM »
Go Kate!  Fantastic.  I'm in the same situation regarding not having my own car to practice on, so now I'm thinking I need to get myself into an intensive driving course before taking the test! ;)
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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #66 on: October 10, 2008, 03:51:16 PM »
Thanks everyone!!

springhaze--You should definitely look into it. I didn't do an intensive course, per se, but I know they do exist. I just found a driving instructor, and told him what I was trying to do. We set up a series of 2 hour driving lessons over 2 weeks with the provision that if he didn't think I was ready, I would move the test. You may be able to do it even quicker if you already drive manual. I did do a lot of practice outside of my lessons with my husband, going over the test routes and the maneuvers, and that was essential. Some days I was in the car for almost 5 hours (with breaks). But it's a great way to get it out of the way. I'm so excited to be able to focus on other things!
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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #67 on: October 10, 2008, 05:51:15 PM »
Congratulations!  ;D
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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #68 on: October 10, 2008, 07:43:54 PM »
Great news!  :) Well done!
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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #69 on: October 10, 2008, 09:00:28 PM »
Congratulations!  Well done you!


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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #70 on: October 11, 2008, 01:35:42 PM »
Late, but congrats Kate_Mate!!
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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #71 on: October 13, 2008, 04:10:58 PM »
Woo!! Hoo!!  I passed today!   ;D ;D ;D ;D


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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #72 on: October 13, 2008, 09:11:34 PM »
Congrats to both of you!


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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #73 on: October 13, 2008, 09:16:03 PM »
Congrats camoscato!! Feels great, doesn't it??

Thanks again, everyone!


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Re: I passed!! I passed!! I passed!! I passed!!
« Reply #74 on: October 13, 2008, 09:30:19 PM »
Congrats camoscato!! Feels great, doesn't it??

You know it!   ;D


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