Immigrant Experience Essay Example

In the United States of America, a 15 year old or older can take the permit test. What is the permit? The learner’s permit is a license that grants a person to drive before taking the driving test. As a 15 year old, the fear of driving for me is like a cat hating to take baths. For me I  despise driving and everything to do with the wheel. My family were animated when they found I was eligible to take my permit. My parents often banter around saying, 

“Daniel, I hope you pass your permit so you can drop me to the grocery store.” 

“When you start driving you can take me to the mall with my friends!”

It all started on September 18, 2020 when I turned 15. Usually when you turn 15 you take the permit sometime around your birthday. In this scenario, it didn’t occur to me. We had to keep waiting day after day until one day when my dad came bursting into my room in the summer saying, 

“Daniel, this summer you will take your permit.”

When he said that, chills ran through my whole body. I was getting butterflies in my stomach. I was getting anxious over a test! I figured the best thing I could do was ask my friends and cousins that took the permit how they did. I’m not going to lie to you, most of them said it was as easy as your ABC’s. 

“It’s just common sense, Daniel you should be good.”

 most of my friends said, however I have this tendency of doubting myself no matter what the situation is. During this time, I’ve reviewed the material countless times. I studied so hard, I thought my eyes were about to fall off. 

Not long after  July 2021 came, my dad registered me for the permit test and I could not be stressed enough. Through the innumerable times I reviewed, I had still felt like the pressure was overwhelming me. What if I fail? What if I don’t pass? Will I be a disgrace? Will I be asking for taxis? These were serious questions that had to be answered! Eventually, Saturday came and my dad and I went to the Department of Driver Services early in the morning. Birds chirping, the long line waiting to get inside, employees yelling, in that moment I really was apprehensive. We did our signatures, took pictures, and all that good stuff. The real business was taking the test.

Immediately after doing the procedure before taking the test, the employee finally granted me access to enter the room to take the test. I sat down, prayed to God, and wished I wouldn't fail. I analyzed the room and noted that some people were taking their test with ease and some were clearly frustrated. But this wasn’t about them, it was about me. However when I take my test suddenly all my fears go away. It was bizarre how it left but all those studying really just came at ease. I was so terrified for literally no reason at all whatsoever. It was literally a piece of cake. I don’t know why I was doubting myself throughout this whole time. I finished in less than 4 minutes. Momentarily, seeing the “Congratulations you have passed this section of the test!” really made me relieved. Walking out the room and coming to my dad was a good moment for the both of us.

“You finished that quick? Did you pass?” 

He asked. “Yeah, I did.”

Finally, I took my signature home, and noticed how all my doubts were gone about the test. Literally, I panicked gratuitously. I began to feel different about driving. I felt like wanting to drive after I got my permit. Now this is when the real excitement begins.