*toot toot* i can drive!

as at 18.12.2008, i finally obtained my driving licence!
mine is just an auto licence, but im over the moon no less!
now i can (not for another few more months time, for the husband forbids me to drive without his presence for the time being) drive anywhere anytime! *yippee*

parents and hubbi had persuaded me to learn driving 2 years back. had even booked a date for the basic theory test back then.
but upon learning im preggers, quickly used it as an excuse to stop everything. didnt turn up for the test too. :P

decided to take up once again few months back due to the following:
- may need to ferry yz to his childcare come next may
- no need to persuade the husband to bring me places and bear his nagging *hiaks*
- outings with friends will be much more convenient!

so determined me chose the fast lane (but not in actual driving!) as usual.
signed up with ubi comfort driving centre at start of sept. learning in school allows me to start learning practical lessons while taking the basic and final theory tests concurrently!

so timeline as below:
start of sept: start practical lessons at frequency of 1-2 times per week
mid sept: took basic theory test and passed it
mid oct: took final theory test and passed it
end oct: booked practical test on 18.12.2008
mid nov: finished all modules by lesson 15
mid nov-mid dec: go for 5 revision lessons and ready for practical test after 20 lessons!
mid dec: went for practical test and passed it (8 demerit points...)

so now ive driving licence liao! *wow wee*
would strongly recommend going to driving school to learn driving. though rate is so much higher than private at near to $70 per 1hr 40mins lesson, but the instructors taught at a fast pace and provide all the necessary tips required for the test itself.
also, we were able to book the test date earlier too.
hence in all, it took me 3 1/2 mths and ard $1.6k to got a licence.
not exactly the cheapest but will do for me. :)

ok, now really need to brush up my driving skills so hubbi can let me take the car out by meself! :)