Taking my final written drivers ed test.
 

Well guys, this is the night I've been waiting for. I'm going to my DE class to take the final test to get my permit to drive. Pray for me. I took the skills test this morning and that was a piece of cake. hopefuly the written portion is easier. i'll report back tonight or tommorow.

It sad day!
 

I FAILED!
ARRRRRGH!
Most of the stupid questions i missed where about drinking and driving.
DON'T MAKE ME REMEBER STATISTICS! All i need to know is NOT TO DO IT!

BTW does any one know how far out something has to be off the end of you vehicle to have to have a red or orange flang tied on it? Me neither!

I was going to say good luck, but I see you will need to retest... so good luck on the retest. I'm praying for you.

Don't feel to bad, I would bet that most of us would not fair to well if we had to take the written test today. Many facts that you just don't think about "in the real world". Not saying they are not important...just facts you really don't use (or think about) in everyday driving.....
Just rememeber that when you pass (and you will) and you are driving out there...be careful and watch out for the other guy, because he's not watching out for you...
Be safe...

Thanks
 

Well i'd need to be watching out. Seeming as how i'm lucky to be driving a beautiful 96 Ram 1500 that my dad payed 3K for. I cry if even get a little dent. I was going to detail the Ram today (BEAUTIFUL day outside) but my dad took it to the airport for a buisness trip.
So that will wait. Plus I have homework and i need to study for the retest.

Anyone on here fail the test? a girl in my class never shut up and got 57 wrong!

Sorry to hear about that Tanner. I didn't have problems with mine. I took a coarse over the summer at the local University when I was 16 because my H.S. was in the second year of existence and didn't have a Drivers Ed. program. They did a good job and I excelled. What also helped is I had nothing else competing with my studies on the Driver's Ed. material so I knew it like the back of my hand.

The info is valuable because even if you don't remember it off the top of your head, you need to have it programed in your mind how far back you need to be; however, there is more than just stats. Many people who can do well on written exams seem to have trouble doing something in the real world application which is what matters more. I guess what I'm trying to say is, it doesn't seem fair and it seems like it will take forever but you'll get there. Life has surprises like these and it just takes a while to get through them at times.

Man! I guess it's just that feeling you get when the car is right there but out of reach. It's like having a Challenger on order seeing them everywhere and yours is still waiting to be shipped. It's agonizing. Realy all i want to do is get behind the wheel of our Corvette and try and smoke 'em out in the country.(With my dad of course! You pictures of your first burnout right? it's like the first day of school, but a lot less akward and actualy fun.)

Notice the change to the Signature.

One more question?
 

If you where going to drag race a regular cab 1992 Chevy K1500 with the 5.7 and a 1996 Ram extended cab with a 5.9 Magnum what would you put your money on?

Note: Any drag racing between my friend and I would be at a legal drag strip or drag race event. I'm not that stupid.

Just wanted to post quickly that Saturday is the day. You can commence the praying. I'll need it. Better continue studying. I'll post tommorow if I passed.

A lot of tests are like that...spit out a specific fact, then get out into real world. Dental school and licensing boards are like that. But, it proves at that moment that you knew what you need to know, and from those basics can make the leap to real world. How exciting to be driving on your own.
Steve

I passed!
 

We'll the second time's the charm. And to celebrate the occation, my dad got the corvette out when we got our boat out and i took it for a spin.

BTW i have to go for 6 months of drivng with my parents before i can get my actual license. this was just the test for my permit to drive without an instructor.

Life is good.

Drove teh truck to Church today. That was alot bigger than a Corvette!

Congrats on the license tdub. Too bad they restrict kids so much these days. When I was young, you got a learner's permit at age 14 (which meant you had to have an adult with you) and your regular license at 16 -- no restrictions on who (if anyone) had to be with you. That's the way it should be. The only way you REALLY learn to drive is to be by yourself and have to figure things out without someone telling you what to do.

Well i could have taken it about a year ago but i figured i'd wait a while.

Congratuiations,we knew you would do...now as a past flight instructor once told me...you now have a license to learn...
I remember how proud I was when I "earned" my driver's license. Funny thing was, my parents almost forced me to take the test as I was flying gliders while in Jr High (the only student at the school flying) and had little interest in driving...I think they may have regretted pushing me into getting my driver's license as I HAD to then buy a car, which of course HAD to be a performance car with a V-8...(a used 1966 Charger with a 383 purchased for $500.00 was my first car)...and life was never the same and I never looked back...(I also continued flying, eventually earning my commercial
multi-engine/Instrument/Rotorwing and Ground Instructor Licenses)
**Never stop learning and improving your skill level and you will be a safe driver for life**

Way to go tdub.Young grasshopper if you can snatch the car keys from my hand... it will be time for you to drive. How many old guys know where that from?

It's from the old TV series "KungFu" (1971-1975) starting David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine" ....So what do I win???!!!???

(Side note on the series: Bruce Lee originated and pitched the concept. But those in charge felt that American audiences were "not ready" for an Asian actor in the lead role of a TV series......boy have times changed since the early 70's)

I'm happy you were successful. Prayers were answered (don't forget to thank Him). Sounds like you had a fun car to drive, I had a choice between a NA 2.5L I4 powered 1991 Dodge Caravan or a 1998 Ford Taurus base level 3.0L OHV V6 when I started.

To answer your question, I'd say the Ram as the 5.7L produced about 200 hp & 300 ft-lbs of tq and the 360 produced 230hp & 325ft-lbs of tq.

Yes, Lear but not because I've seen it but because of a parody.

Squeeky Clean!
 

Washed Super Dodge at my buddies house tonight. nothin' like a good power washin' to clean out the wheel wells! AND on top of that my dad let me drive the 200 feet around the corner to his house ALONE!






In case you didn't tell that was sarcastic excitement.

Good job passing bud. And good luck with getting your license too. I will be getting mine soon. I remember when I got my permit, I got to take out our 1965 Pontiac Bonneville convertible out for a spin and loved it. It's exhilarating learning how to drive, but remember, you're not immortal. Be careful, and good luck.