Hi Lovebird,

I didn't learn how to drive until I was in my twenties. The first time I picked my mother up for a drive she got this big fearful look even though I hadn't even started the car. I had never been in an accident, she had never seen me drive, but she automatically assumed I would be lousy at it. She gets her own rides now.

Lots of people fail their driving test the first time (even the first few times). Like any subject, try to fairly evaluate what went well and what needed improvement. Work on those parts and try again. Some of us take longer to learn some things. It is nothing to be ashamed about. I envy those people who have strong support systems. Some of us don't. All we can do is the best we can with what we have been given.

Best of luck to you.