When your 15th birthday is coming up (or whatever age you need to be to get your permit where you live) you just can't wait to get your permit and be able to drive everywhere; you are just going to be so cool! Unfortunately, there are a few things that you should know about having a permit that I wish I had known before I got mine.

1) You have to pass two tests.

Before you can get your permit, you need to pass two tests, one on road signs and one on road rules. They're not that hard if you study. So make sure you study, because you do not want to fail.

2) They will take your picture.

On the day that you go to get your permit, they are going to take a picture of you that will be on that card for the whole year. So look nice.

3) You're supposed to only use your right foot.

When I started driving, my right foot could not figure out how to brake so my left foot did it. Apparently most people do this when first learning, but this is totally wrong and will not help you later. So make sure you use your right foot for the gas and the brake.

4) Your parents have to go everywhere you go.

It may seem super exciting that you get to drive everywhere, but in reality, wherever you want to go, your parents have to go to. So it's still going to be another year of you begging your parents to drive you somewhere, it's just that this year, you'll do the driving.

5) Pay attention.

While it may seem easy to drive and it may seem like you're getting the hang of it, you must pay attention to the road. When you first start, your parents will probably tell you when it's safe to turn and things like that, but you still need to pay attention for yourself so that you know how to be safe when your parents aren't there.