I achieved a new milestone towards learning to drive in Brisbane - I drove by myself today. I know - that sounds like small item but for me it is pretty big. I think the most intimidating thing with the whole move is this driving on the other side of the rood...and yes...I am taking baby steps.
I have a pretty set course around the neighborhood that I generally don't stray from. There are plenty of traffic circles, 2 stop lights, lots of narrow streets, bicyclists and pedestrians. Plenty to watch for.
Today, there was a new obstacle. The city has closed one of my turn around points and I had to go OUTSIDE of my "course" on new streets. Luckily I had the GPS AND I got turned around and back on "course" before I hit any major divided, multi-lane roads.
I dread that first time I have to drive across the city. It sounds like company in October though so I now have a deadline.
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