Comments on Flexible as Bamboo: learning to drive at 30 years old (um...over ten y...

Great post, thanks for writing it. I've recently g...

2009-12-20T20:39:01.565-05:00

Great post, thanks for writing it. I've recently got my licence at age 35 (after two failed attempts over the years), and bought my first car just a few days ago. I'm still not 100% confident, and prefer not to drive alone for now, but definitely it's a great feeling to have finally conquered one of my biggest fears.

Thanks so much for reading my post. I was really g...

2009-09-18T16:51:31.914-04:00

Thanks so much for reading my post. I was really glad I wrote this piece, and kept this blog for a time, because it has encouraged others! If you haven't driven at 30 or 40, learning is definitely a different experience. But have courage. Each time you try, you get better, and you gain confidence. Congrats on getting your learners, and hang in there! You will be so happy to help your family out by driving. You will know that when that skill is needed by others, you will be able to do it! Any doctor's appointment etc.. you can do it!

Carol Anne

I know what you felt, I am 30 years old and I am i...

2009-09-18T15:00:00.603-04:00

I know what you felt, I am 30 years old and I am in the beginning stages of getting my license. I'm a nervous wreck and wonder if I should be on the road at all...My husband will be leaving in July of 2010 for Iraq for 7 months and leaving behind myself and our 3 children, it's being almost forced upon me but I do know it will be so much better for my family when I finally do get my license. Any advice for a nervous nelly like myself? I haven't actually been to the class, I took the course online and have taken the test to obtain my learners permit, of which I passed. Now I have to take my final exam for my course then I am able to take my in car lessons...HELP! That's where I panic...

Congratulations. That was inspiring. It's hard to ...

2009-08-03T08:22:10.867-04:00

Congratulations. That was inspiring. It's hard to learn to drive when the most important people in your life keep yelling at you and saying your terible. I had this happen with my dad and now with my husband. I'm going to break free from these men and do it on my own.

Thanks so much for your kind comment. I hope this ...

2008-10-08T21:26:00.000-04:00

Thanks so much for your kind comment. I hope this tale does encourage others.

As a driving instructor, I always advice readers o...

2008-10-08T05:14:00.000-04:00

As a driving instructor, I always advice readers of my blog to start learning to drive as early as possible. I've many 30 year olds learning to drive, so it is normal nowadays for people to concentrate on their careers before thinking about things like this.

I've got two 50 years olds learning to drive, now that's a challenge!

Thanks for sharing your story, hope it encourages others to go and achieve their goals whether it be a driving licence or something else.

I'd say congratulations, but it would be a bit bel...

2008-10-05T20:09:00.000-04:00

I'd say congratulations, but it would be a bit belated, methinks. ;-)