This for me is a milestone. This week I passed my driving test. It was my 4th attempt. I 'just missed' passing the other times (I'm in the UK, I'm told it's a harder test here than in the US!) Anyway, I am 49, learning to drive, initailly getting behind the wheel was the scariest thing I ever did. Now, I love driving, have my own car, and now I have my licence before my 50th birthday, which was my aim. It feels good

Beth, YOU GO, GIRL!!!:D:D:D I am so proud of you! Getting a license can be very daunting - my mum could never do it after my dad passed away, and has really missed having that independence. But you tried, hung in there, and HAVE DONE IT! I'll envision you scouting down the road, sunglasses on, hair blowing in the wind! CONGRATS! Jacquie

Woohoo Beth! I am so happy for you. You have every right to be so proud of yourself for achieving your goal; we certainly are! How exciting that you were able to get your own car too. ~Helen

Hi Beth, Good for you! I have been driving (legally) since I was 15 (illegally since 12). I am not sure I would be able to pass the written test anymore. More POWER to you Girlfriend!!! Peace AA

Thanks everyone This IS a big thing for me at my age, and I just wanted to come here and share it all with ya Have a nice day, off I go sunglasses and car keys in hand....................!!

Hi Beth New you would do it. There will be no stopping you now. Pauline xx

Thanks, P I have to force myself to stay out of the car, yes, or I would be driving around all day long!

Good for you Beth!!! CONGRATS!!!

Congrats Beth. Perserverance paid off. ENJOY!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the good wishes everyone. I am really enjoying the new found freedom (and my daughter enjoying being able to call on Mum now,as well as Dad for a lift!)

Well done Beth! Driving really makes me feel happy, though I still don't like motorways, no matter who is driving!

Ooooh, I can't even imagine driving on the motorways! BTW Alice3, we have the same age and location!