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Passed my driving test

Post by theo2468 » 06 May 2011 11:41 am

Let the learning begin!!
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Post by jon-ovlov » 06 May 2011 11:49 am

LAD! Nice one dude, congrats. Let the freedom begin!! :D
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Post by volvosneverdie » 06 May 2011 12:11 pm

Well done man. Welcome to the 1st timers club. :wink:
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Post by Chris_C » 06 May 2011 12:50 pm

Nicely done bud!
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Post by mattywatsit » 06 May 2011 01:00 pm

Congrats mate :D Have you got insurance lined up?!
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Re: Passed my driving test

Post by macplaxton » 06 May 2011 01:41 pm

Congratulations 340pw
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Re: Passed my driving test

Post by Speedy88 » 06 May 2011 02:51 pm

YEAH! Get out for your first drive and take some photos.
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Post by Hell Driver » 06 May 2011 05:17 pm

Well done! Bit of a weird feeling when you go out in the car on your own for the first time! I remember driving into town for the first time 8)
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Post by trabitom99 » 06 May 2011 06:47 pm

Congratulations! The best thing is being allowed to drive by yourself, without a passenger telling you what to do, braking for you, commenting, etc. etc.

Tom
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Post by Speedy88 » 06 May 2011 07:27 pm

trabitom99 wrote:Congratulations! The best thing is being allowed to drive by yourself, without a passenger telling you what to do, braking for you, commenting, etc. etc.

Tom
Yeah enjoy your freedom theo until you get married :lol:
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Post by Evoman » 06 May 2011 09:45 pm

sm4 Nice one! pleased for you mate!
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Post by L14MNP » 06 May 2011 10:02 pm

Well done young homie! Now rock it 'til the wheels fall off.
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Post by trabitom99 » 07 May 2011 01:28 pm

Speedy88 wrote:
trabitom99 wrote:Congratulations! The best thing is being allowed to drive by yourself, without a passenger telling you what to do, braking for you, commenting, etc. etc.

Tom
Yeah enjoy your freedom theo until you get married :lol:
I was thinking more about my parents and when I was 17 :-) My wife is quite a tolerant passenger, my mum less so.

Tom
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Re: Passed my driving test

Post by SteveP » 07 May 2011 01:34 pm

Great news :) Well done! Totally right about the learning beginning now, take it easy :)
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Post by Nimminz » 07 May 2011 02:08 pm

Well done mate!! PHOTOSHOOT!
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