(18 Apr 2017, 8:18 am)Jimmi wrote That's something I've been thinking about recently, considering about going through driving lessons, tests and getting myself a car but it would be a great expensive for me though, would probably use a car more on longer trips and bus for shorter trips to keep costs down etc as it's more for heading further afield as an alternative to coach/train travel which I would like it for and it probably work out much the same in fuel costs and parking as train fares in some cases, still insurance to pay which is the one of the main things putting me off the idea but those road works in Darlington atm is making me want to go through with it more as the buses round my way are in a right state.
I passed my driving test on my first attempt this morning. Neither of my parents drove so I had little knowledge of cars or driving as I was growing up. It was only last year that I was able to save enough cash to take lessons. I was probably the most nervous pupil my instructor has had.
I intend to drive for longer trips however I will continue to use my workplace Tyne & Wear travel pass for trips within the county.
Charles