I've done it ... finally!!!

Well done - something to be proud of. I passed in my teens, the roads were so much quieter then and the test relatively straightforward. Huge achievement to pass with today's conditions - test and road-wise. Have fun

Bravo- enjoy.

May I ask though- what stopped you learning earlier in life?

I found that many women were in fact discouraged from learning by the men in their lives. Hope that was not the case for you. Just wondering?

Well done, I passed my test at 38 , never really wanted to drive but so glad I did it.

Well.done....that's out of the way. It is life changing .one of the few tests taken with someone sitting next to you watching your every move. That and GBBO.

Brilliant well done you

Goodness, well done for not giving up! Now you have the freedom of the road. It really does make a huge difference. Congratulations.

Congratulations. Good for you for persevering.

? Beep - beep!!! Well done!

Thanks for all the lovely comments everyone ... had a small cocktail (defrosted) from the freezer and we went out for a celebratory meal! DH had to drive (thus the cocktail for me) as my car insurance won't start till tomorrow. He is looking forward to being able to have a pint with his meals out now that I can drive us home.

Granjura, I grew up as a single parent so the cost for something I could easily manage without, was prohibitive. Nothing to do with a man at all!

Well done Thingmajig ! ?

Well done!

Thingmajig- great to hear that. In the UK a lot of my neighbours, especially older ones, had husbands who more or less did everything they could to put their wives off learning- so I am happy for you. Enjoy- and hopefully take it in turn with having a drink (as we do).

That's brilliant thingmajig congratulations.

Congratulations Thingmajig

Well done * Thing* you can go zooming off places now!?

Well done you? You'll find it SO useful. Be kind to yourself, just do lots and lots of little trips first on roads you're familiar with and, remember, it's dodgems out there so watch out for other drivers and try to avoid 'em! Lol! Enjoy.

Excellent news! You must feel so proud. Some great news today on GN.

I've just got a car through motobility and I had forgot how wonderful it it to have your own transport. Back on the road, brilliant.

Congratulations and happy motoring!

Well done Thingmajig ! Now keep driving and don't stop!

granjura you are right because it happened a lot. My mother passed her test first time and then never drove again because my father never allowed her to drive 'his' car.

rubylady so glad to hear you are back on the road. The freedom is lovely isn't it!

Yes it is Synonymous, I keep forgetting I've got it. I am after some new living room furniture but like to source the unusual so was resting earlier when I realised I can go about now and look at different places like Botany Bay in Chorley where they have handmade furniture and cream teas!

Well done Thingmajig - wishing you many happy adventures ??? x x
ruby - fab news - freedom and choice at last ??? x x

Jolly well done thingmajig its such a great skill to have and means you can be independent if you wish. Happy driving.

How inspiring - well done !! Gosh , I would never pass my driving test now - I shuffle about locally quite happily but big roundabouts, slipways and lanes throw me into panic ! You've got wings, Girl !