I just turned 16 years old. My parents both decided that it was an appropriate age to go and try to acquire my driver’s license. First, I needed to get my permit. When I did research online, / learned that I would need to take two tests. One would be on sign recognition, and the other on driving rules, regulations, and laws. I was truly nervous, and I knew that I needed to be studying dutifully. About two months prior to the test, I started to become very sluggish. I thought to myself, “How hard can it be? ” | glanced at the online manual a few times and quickly took an online pretest.
I completed the test with an 80%, and this made me feel even more ready for the test. Also, my mother answered some questions, and that helped, too. The day to take the test approached quickly. In a panic, I decided to take the same pretest over again. This time, I finished with a 70% instead. I was petrified at first. Regaining my confidence, I figured that I received a low score because I was nervous and finished in rapidity. Two days later, it was time for me to take the test. The drive to the DMV was dreadful.
All my confidence left me, and a deep pit in my stomach told me I was not going to pass. I knew that I set myself up for predestined failure. I could feel my heart racing and pounding as my mother drove cheerfully. She told me, “You’ll pass. I know it. ” I knew that she couldn’t be any farther from the truth. As I walked into the DMV, the smell of proficient business and paperwork swarmed into my nose. I tried putting on my serious and confident face, but I truly felt sick. I pulled a number and took a seat. Waiting was torturous, but finally, I was called.
My mother presented my required paperwork, and I paid the necessary fine for my death sentence. The test was hard. I did pretty well on the road sign questions, but to my dismay, I failed the laws, regulations, and rules. I failed by one question. Some of the questions I had not seen in the manual. I wished more than anything that I had studied more. When I told my mother, she replied by saying, “You’ll pass next time. ” I believed that I would pass the second time, too. From time to time, I make mistakes, but never the same mistake again.
I was scheduled to retake the test in two days. The test was so nerve-wracking for me that I did not remember the questions I answered incorrectly. I could not even figure out what areas I needed to certainly focus on. That meant that I needed to start from scratch. I took out a pencil and paper and made detailed notes from every part of the manual. I was very surprised with how much I missed when I read the manual the first time. Instead of just mindlessly reading, I comprehended what I read. Then I searched for numerous types of pretest online.
Before, I thought that there was only one. This expanded my knowledge even more. I began to feel more and more confident. The day to retake the test came very quickly. Driving to the DMV was less stressful. I occupied myself by reviewing the notes that I took previously. Once we arrived, I took my number and waited. I reviewed the information over and over again in my mind. I knew that any nervousness or anxiousness would make my mind go blank, so I tried to breathe and stay calm. Finally, my number was called. I was ready for my second try.
On the test, you are only allowed to answer five questions incorrectly. For the first try, I answered six incorrectly. I knew that it was necessary to be careful and do my very best. I answered the first question slowly. I also answered it wrong. My confidence immediately plummeted. I told myself to breathe, take my time, and try again. This worked! I answered every question correctly after the first. I was so happy. I walked out of the room and told my mother. She was very proud and knew that I would pass. I felt an enormous weight lifted off my shoulders.
I had my driver’s permit, and I could now practice to receive my driver’s license. After my test, my mother took me to Dairy Queen to celebrate. I was so excited and proud of myself. I couldn’t believe that I finally did it. I could now tell my family members and friends. Being able to learn how to drive not only meant more responsibility, but also freedom. I felt like I was growing up. I learned several other things after receiving my driver’s permit. I learned that I should carefully study, no matter how much I believe I already know.
Although I like to do other things, I need to make time to study, and I need to comprehend and understand what I read. I also learned that hard work pays off. Before studying, the test was very hard and almost impossible to complete. After the test, it was a breeze to complete. Lastly, I learned that controlling my nerves helps me to perform better. Due to the fact that I did not study much before, my nerves were terrible and made me do an even worse job. With my nerves calm, I completed the test smoothly and could concentrate better. In summary, getting my driver’s permit will be something I will always remember.
