Where do I start? Well a month ago I was drunk driving and got in a bad accident, by the grace of God the cop did not give me a DUI, dont know why he just didnt. But what he DID do was notify DMV that I might not be pysically able to operate a motor vehicle. Well I had to jump through a lot of hoops with DMV and when I thought I had completed satisfactorily all the requirements they said just one more thing to do...... take the written and drivin test over again. Well that was today. For 4 days I studied and studied and did sample tests over and over online, and passed every time. So I felt pretty good. I did great on the signs and did ok on the questions but I got 3 wrong and that is all you are allowed I was on the VERY LAST question,, thinking Yes Home at last,,,,but I got it wrong!!!! So I failed!! The lady was really super nice. She wispered to me that by law she is suposed to take my license and cut it up but she said she wouldnt do that cause she knew I had to drive hubby home from work and get back to DMV tomorrow to take the test over. She did say though that the licesnse is suspended so I should be very careful. So yes I am bummed and down on myself for failing but I must be greatful for this wonderful woman!! All the way home I cried so hard and I wanted sooooo bad to buy some beer, but I kept telling myself NO!! Hubby said we are gonna sit down tonight and he will study with me and we will not stop till I know the whole book!!! Please all pray for me that I pass tomorrow!!!!!! One other note, my ear is in sooooo much pain! I can hardly stand it. Pray for that too! Thank you my family! Love, Allison
and this could've been prevented how? not slamming, just saying that dealing with the "wreckage of the past" is part of getting sober. It's not unfair, it's just unfortunate consequences of our actions. Trust me, this is way easier than having a DUI, suspended permit, possible jail time, taking the bus, DUI classes, attorney fees, $$$$, more insurance $$$$$$$, alcohol counseling, and all around pain in the @$$. I'd be counting my blessings and complaining not.
Yep. As Dean said, it could be worse. A DUI will cost you $10,000, from increased insurance premiums to court and legal costs, and you lose your license to drive for one year. How do I know??? Don't ask.
Another Day Sober ~ Well Done, Allison! I feel your pain from failing that test. That's a nightmare but you were brave, you did it anyway & will do it again. That's great! I'm too scared to even learn & try for the Theory test I'm that chicken. It's also to do with the money & pure expense of it never mind whether I ought to be trusted behind the wheel! If it's meant to be that time will come to me. I believe that. I'm glad you didn't lose you license & I wish you the best in your test. Goodluck & prayers going out to you, Daniella x
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Sorry, Hun, but gotta agree with the guys here. We have to face our consequences. Be thankful you didn't get that DUI as pointed out. Here in S.C. we have a Zero Tolerance law. You lose your license for 5 years if you can't pay upwards of $20k on top of SR22 Insurance, etc. Just ask my ex hubby!
But I suppose what really got me, was alcohol got you here and your thought about stopping for beer? Geesh!
I hear it all the time in F2F, "if you can't remember your last drunk, you probably haven't had it, yet."
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Hey Allison, look at the bright side, you're sober today, you don't have a $10,000 +/- bill to pay, you're sober today, you still have your licence, you're sober today, you have a great guy at your side helping you study, you're sober today.
All in all, the consequences of your actions are very light compared to what they could have been. Maybe your HP has faith in you and gave you a helping hand. Looks like a good time to show your gratitude by relaxing and passing the test.
Oh, did I mention you're sober today?
Have another sober day. Bruce
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