For the first time in my life yesterday. And was tested on my driving skills as well. On top of that, driving in a foreign land for the first time. Unfamiliarity. Perfect combination for a nervous breakdown. Except that it did not happen but I was still nervous being tested/watched.
If it were my own car, I would not have sweat as much. For one, I would not have to worry about crashing it. I felt so beaten at the end of it. 10 years of driving experience in Asia and I was sweating in my pants driving in Australian traffic. Can't escape becoming a laughing stock if I do not pull my act together.
Well, to be nice to myself, it was a van, and the steering wheel was not easy to manoeuvre with my biceps and triceps. I was not familiar with the vehicle, the gearbox was a little topsy-turvy and so I think I can be kind to my own skills. I cannot be confident of something I am not familiar with, can I?
And then I became the driver today because I have permission to drive my company car now. :) Tomorrow, I will drive around the area that we are living in with a housemate to pick up company dishes from company houses. It will be quite an adventure. My only prayer is that the steering wheel works with me well and that I do not back into any car.
What fun to drive around! :)
Thank You God. Really! :)
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