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Your first time is always a memorable<\/span> experience<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You feel like you\u2019re finally becoming an adult. It\u2019s pretty damn scary but the overall sense of freedom is incredible. My first time was with a black 2002 Renault Clio. We\u2019re on the right wavelength, yes? Just checking.<\/p>\n

When I recall what it was like passing my test and buying my first car, I can\u2019t help but feel all warm and fuzzy, it\u2019s so nostalgic. I quickly fitted a second hand stereo from a Honda Civic coupe which enabled me to play music from my iPod before taking to the local village roads on my first solo drive. It drove around for about an hour with a huge smile on my face.<\/p>\n

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The months that followed included many new and exciting experiences<\/span>. From stalling at multiple junctions, friends spilling drinks over the faded cloth interior and doing 15mph on a dual carriageway due to the infamous \u2018limp mode\u2019. I vividly remember having to text my parents regularly just so they knew I wasn\u2019t in a ditch somewhere.<\/p>\n

That first year of motoring is such a great memory for me. The main thing I loved was by far, the freedom. I was able to go to any town or city for whatever reason I wanted. No more bus journeys or bugging people for a lift. I loved it.<\/p>\n

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I wanted to create this film to get across various emotions that I\u2019m sure we\u2019ve all felt before. Whether it\u2019s being clueless about cars but still being happy to spend your savings on one from a random guys house, or going on a date for the first time and trying to keep your cool, they\u2019re great memories.<\/p>\n

There are a whole host of tips out there for when you first get on the road. All I would say is, get out there and experience<\/span> it. Explore the country and enjoy the freedom. You\u2019re going to break down, you\u2019re probably going to crash, but you\u2019re absolutely going to love it.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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