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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.