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[steps back on soapbox] (sorry. i feel strongly about this)
if you can, find a driver who is willing to let you drive with them in the car (with your permit always handy!)
practice practice practice as much as you can.
learn the rules of the road & always follow them.
if you don't you'll soon figure out, as i did when i was young, getting traffic tickets sucks.
my tickets were always for speeding.
i learned eventually to chill out on the road. i now go with the flow of traffic & am never leader of the pack. now i find it amusing (although worrisome) to see the young punks go zipping in & out of traffic like maniacs, only to pull up beside of them at the red light. traffic lights are often timed. driving like an idiot generally won't get you there any faster. and it's so not worth the hassle of tossing large amounts of money out the window for fines & increases in your auto insurance nor the risk involved of possibly injuring someone else.
if someone listens & takes to heart what i've said, based on my experience, then i'll be glad to have shared my crazy old woman wisdom.
pay attention to the road when you're driving a car. it's not a video game.
it's not a right, it's a privilege & a responsibility.
the roads are often filled with frustration.
expect it. plan for it. take a deep breath, sing to the radio & smile.
[steps off soapbox again]
good luck getting your licenses.
i wish you all happy driving experiences.
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