Back on the road

I thought I'd share my small bit of good news. I got my driving licence back today. 6 months after implant, plus a few weeks admin time and I'm back on the road.

I can't wait to go out for along drive.

Cheers,
Mark

3 Comments

Way To Go!!!!

by Pookie - 2009-04-25 09:04:16

Yippee!!!!

Glad to hear you can jump in your car and go. Great news!!!

Did you doc take your licence away? How did that work?

I haven't driven since January 11 of 2005 when I almost fainted behind the wheel!!! To this very day, I do NOT know how I got the car to the shoulder of the road and called for help. So, it's been my choice not to drive as I wouldn't want to hurt someone else let alone crash up hubby's car!!

Yes, it's a major inconvenience not being able to go out when I please as I always have to depend on someone else, but hey, I think I made a wise choice.

However, I do keep up on my part of the car insurance and keep my driver's license up to date, because if not, then I would be qualified as a beginner again.

Hubby can't get over the $$$ we are saving and the wear and tear on the car since I no longer drive.

But hey Mark, I'm glad you got your license back and can enjoy driving again. Good for you.

Pookie

Congratulations

by Katielou - 2009-04-26 04:04:03

Good for you. It's not easy here in the UK is it? I too was unable to drive for 11 months as I had a shock 5 months into my 6 month ban so had to go another 6 months. It wasn't much fun without my car but I got through it.

It has changed my driving habits as now I am quite happy to be in the joining lane close to the hard shoulder just in case I get a shock. Of course I do use the other lanes but am always glad to get back to whrere I feel comfortable. I don't want to kill myself or anyone else and the hard shoulder has become my comfort zone. It only took a short time to regain my confidence which I was pleased about.

I too have VF and it's frightening just how quickly one can become unconscious. With me it's about 3 seconds. Have you read the VF abbreviation on the home page? Quite a serious problem so do take it easy and look after yourself especially behind the wheel.

Stay safe & good luck.

Lesley

Driving again

by ElectricFrank - 2009-04-26 12:04:45

I don't know how I would get along without driving. I enjoy it too much.

I just finished 12 miles in 6 hours of off road Jeep driving over rocks and boulders. Except from being a bit tired tonight I feel great.


frank

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