Driving along in my automobile
NS July 24th, 2008
Today, I achieved something I never thought possible — I passed my UK driving test! To my American readers this may not seem like such a big deal, but here in Britain only 43% of people pass on their first try. Granted, I am not a teenager and I have driven before in the US but I hadn’t been behind the wheel in nearly four years and was very nervous about learning to drive on the other side of the road, the other side of the car and navigate those funny things called roundabouts. Turns out none of those things are all that difficult to master. In fact, I now think that roundabouts are genius. No needless waiting at red lights for ages and the endless amusement at shouting “Look kids, Big Ben!” as you go round in circles looking for your exit — what’s not to love?
Today, I am that little bit closer to total assimilation into British culture. Resistance is futile, apparently. I still refuse to eat the evil brown sauces though. Maybe in another five years…
