I lifted this photo of Kayla with her driver's license from Brad's Facebook page. He took it just after she successfully completed her driver's test last week. Good-bye, learner's permit; hello, driving solo. Well, if Mom or Dad allow the use of one of their cars she can.
Her email response to my congratulations was cute...eight sentences, six of which ended in exclamation points. She was proud of the fact that she scored 99 on the driving portion of the test, as well she should be. In fact, the official who rated her complimented her on checking her blind spot at appropriate times (something he said most people forget) and told her she was a very good driver.
She was a little miffed, however, at the one point he deducted. She had parallel parked in a parking lot, a task made a little easier perhaps by the fact that the car she was driving was the sole vehicle in the lot. But she failed to turn on her signal when she exited the parking space and that resulted in a one-point deduction. Kayla's explanation: She didn't think about turning on the signal because there were NO cars! Caps and explanation point courtesy of Kayla.
I feel fairly confident in saying she hasn't spent much time behind the wheel since they put the new license in her hand though. That's because she's off on a beach trip with her church's youth group. I suspect that will change once she return...now that she can solo.
Well done to Kayla. What an exciting time for her. In the UK you have to be 17 before you can start driving, and then have to be supervised until you pass your theory and practical tests. My daughter couldn't wait, neither of my sons have ever bothered to learn because we have decent public transport here. Drive carefully. Jude.x
Posted by: Jude | June 07, 2011 at 01:26 AM
Congrats to her! It's definitely a happy occasion to score high on the driving test. It's a sign of things to come, of enjoying the time on the road as a person who can legally drive without supervision. One more milestone of growth!
Posted by: Tyra Shortino | February 16, 2012 at 12:47 PM
She still looks so young! How old is she when she got her driver’s license? That’s certainly an accomplishment at such a young age. Congratulations, Kayla! If a person is determined, he/she will definitely learn how to drive. Self-confidence is actually one of the keys to driving. ;)
Posted by: Stelle Courney | May 03, 2012 at 05:42 PM
I applaud her for getting this far. You usually won’t see girls of her age group who have achieved the same things she did. This shows a sense of responsibility and maturity in her. Yes, she can go solo now, my only advice is: always keep safe and do things in moderation. Way to go, Kayla! =)
Posted by: Naomi Champy | May 22, 2012 at 12:22 PM
That’s nice. How’s Kayla so far? Is she a good motorist so far? Just don’t forget to obey traffic rules day and night. =) Also, don’t forget that cars need maintenance, too, to preserve its looks and good performance. Drive safely and with confidence.
Posted by: Rita McCall | August 14, 2012 at 02:36 PM
Her score of 99 in the driver’s test only means that she has the potential to become a good and responsible driver at her young age. But remind her to always be cautious of the traffic rules, and to keep her hands on the wheels, and not on her phone or any other gadget. Keep safe! =)
Posted by: Michelina Douglass | October 24, 2012 at 02:24 PM