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[rosiedoes]

So. I've never learned to drive. I'm 25, and I have never taken a single driving lesson, or held a provisional license.

In the last few months, however, I've been kind of thinking about becoming an estate agent (I think you yanks call those realtors or something), because I like houses, like the idea of helping people find their home, and want to do a job that doesn't mean I'm stuck behind a desk 100% of the time. Since the market boom, there has been a massive upsurge in Negotiators required, and it has continued in the lettings market because people now can't get mortgages. (Yep, I really have been looking into it - I've been thinking about it since I was like, 17, to some extent.)

I'd be great at it, I reckon. Except for the fact I don't drive.

So, now I'm thinking about learning and I thought - hey, why not do a test online and see what my knowledge of traffic law is?

On my first ever, EVER attempt, without consulting any reference materials, I got 42/50. 43 is the pass mark - and there was at least one answer where I second-guessed myself and missed the right answer.

Now, if only I thought I'd be as good behind the wheel without any practise...

Comments

[shinko.livejournal.com]

Yeah, you got it right- Realtors or real estate agents. They make a fairly decent amount here, but from what I hear people are having issues with the market right now. I don't know- whenever Mom starts talking about that stuff it's kind of in one ear and out the other, you know?

Anyway, from my situation, driving is a necessity. I live in a large town with limited public transport and so if I want to do anything, I need to drive. It's also just one of my favorite things to do (I do wish it wasn't so expensive)- my car is basically freedom on wheels. So, good luck.

[rosiedoes.livejournal.com]

Thanks - public transport in and around London meant I never had to learn, and in Brighton I wouldn't really have to if I didn't want to become an estate agent.

I think you can make quite a lot here, as well, based mostly on overtime, but I don't care as long as I make a decent living wage. Doing an interesting job is more important.

[anjak-j.livejournal.com]

I'm older and don't drive - though it's kind of a moot point in my case because I probably wouldn't be allowed a licence. :oP

You should go for that, especially if you're interested in that line of work. Though much with the expense - even learning costs a fortune these days.

[rosiedoes.livejournal.com]

I know, dude - and that's what sucks. You have to buy a bunch of lessons in one go.

[anjak-j.livejournal.com]

My stepsister booked her lessons in blocks and got them cheap - actually, she stole the first block off my stepbrother who decided after two lessons that he didn't want to learn, even though my stepdad paid for them, because he's a prize chump. I think they were still something like £20 for each hour though.

What always stuns me with driving is the amount of really intelligent people who fail their test while people like my stepsister - who isn't exactly the shiniest apple on the tree - pass first time. Though the sadist in me cannot wait to hear the family tales about my youngest stepsister learning to drive in a year or so...

[rosiedoes.livejournal.com]

They might be cheaper if you buy them in blocks, but you still have to pay up front.

[anjak-j.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Daddy paid up front. She just ended up paying him a weekly rate. *retches*

Have you looked into schools? Some might offer a way to spread it over a few months...

[ballytivnan.livejournal.com]

my sister is an estate agent in London and the market is absolutely terrible, everyone is getting out of real estate.

[alternatending.livejournal.com]

I TOTALLY DID THAT!

My first damned written test I missed ONE because I second guessed myself.

And I think you'll be ok behind the wheel with or without practice. You watch people drive enough, you get it.

My first time was pretty awesome.

Just find an empty parking lot. =]