Learning to drive – it’s about more than independence!
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Learning to drive is one of the most exciting things you will ever do, and whilst it’s great finally getting to take to the road and enjoy your independence, there are loads of other reasons why it’s great to be a driver. Whether you’ve just started your driving lessons in Reading or are almost ready to sit your test, here’s what driving can do for you!
Boost your confidence
Learning to drive is a real confidence boost. In fact, learning any new skill gives you the confidence to realise you can do anything once you put your mind to it. As adults, we don’t often learn new things, but learning to drive a car is a skill which you’ll probably use on a regular basis throughout your life, and you’ve managed to achieve it all by yourself (or will do soon), which should be a real boost to your self-confidence!
Improve your social life
There are those that will tell you you won’t be able to go out clubbing with your friends now you’ve passed your driving test. That’s not true – you’ll just find yourself relying on public transport and cabs as you have done in the past, to get home. But driving can improve your social life in other ways; it will be easier than ever before to visit friends in other parts of the country; you could even pack up and head off on a weekend abroad if you fancy a trip on the ferry! You’ll be able to go wherever you want, whenever you want without the restrictions or costs of public transport.
Show off your style
Getting a new car is so exciting and it’s a great opportunity to show off your style. More of a sporty Mini type of person? Or perhaps a Suzuki Swift is more your style? With great deals available on car finance, it has never been easier to afford your first car, so start saving now and when you pass your test, you can invest in the car of your dreams!
There are loads of reasons why learning to drive is exciting, and for many young people the world really opens up once they have their licence. Just remember that everyone is different and whilst some people only take a few months to learn to drive and sit their test, it may take others longer – there’s no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ amount of lessons.
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