Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Got my Red P Plate

After three tries and several hundred dollars spent on driving lessons and exam, I finally got my P Plates.

At my first try, I had a very good drive and I almost pass, but on our way back to the RTA office, I didn't know that the speed limit was only 50kph and I was driving at 60kph. The testing officer told me to watch my speed. Urgh!

Second time, I was a nervous wreck. I hit the gutter while doing my 3 point turn and got nervous from that time until we got back to the RTA. I drove on a solid line and made a sudden stop when the lights turned yellow (so it was like causing a dangerous situation). It didn't helped that the girl who did the test was sooo sungit and only gave instructions at the last minute. Haay.
I was so disappointed but at the same time have accepted the fact that maybe I am not yet ready to drive and take control of the wheels just yet.

On my third try, I was pretty happy but as soon as we did the Reverse Parking Maneouver, I again got nervous. Halfway thru, the Officer asked me if I am okay but I told him I just wanted to park properly. As soon as we got to the RTA office he said he didn't understand why I had to fix my reverse parking when in fact, the first time I did it, it was already good and as a result of my nervousness, I forgot to do a head check on my last manouver. Oh well, I think he is more relaxed with the rules because I had 4 mistakes for underspeeding but he still let me pass! Thank you Lord for the answered prayer.




Thank you also to Del, he is such a patient instructor and he really taught me well. =)


Now, time to take Batman for a ride. Pahiram Bebe ha?