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Personal Narrative: My Pursuit Of Freedom

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One of the greatest moments in my teenage life is getting my driver’s permit at the age of fifteen. On February 7, 2017, I went to the Department of Motor Vehicle to try for my driver’s permit in Hampton, South Carolina with my grandma. I always thought once I get my driver’s permit I would have freedom, but my freedom became exciting to disappointing. First, my grandma signed papers and give my personal information to the employee for registration. After registration, I passed the vision test in five minutes, and it was time for me to take the thirty question test. I was getting very nervous every minute and second each step before I took the test. It only takes twenty-four questions to pass and I would automatically pass the test without
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