I’ve been driving for more than ten years and I had a pretty clean record. I never got any tickets or had any issues with the law, until three years back when I got my license revoked due to a drink-driving incident.
Got my license revoked for two years
I was stopped by the police at a road block and failed the breathalyser test. After that, my license was taken away from me for two years and I had to start the process of getting it back.
I knew that I had messed up when I drank and drove previously and I was worried that I would never be able to get my license back. I knew that I deserved the punishment, but I also knew that it would be a long and difficult road back.
Reapplied for my license after the ban, felt that the testers were stricter
When it came time to apply for my license again, I went through the motions of getting my license back. I had to go through the BTT and FTT again and had to hire a instructor to go through the practical driving lessons again.
While driving for ten years brought to me muscle memory of driving, I was still afraid that I would fail the test because I have always heard that the testers are stricter to those who had their license revoked before.
I passed both the BTT and FTT with almost full marks, but the driving test was a different story. I was so nervous and I felt like I was being judged harshly. I was constantly scared that I would make a mistake and that I would fail.
I was finally able to pass the test after taking it twice, but it was an exhausting experience. I was relieved when it was over and I was able to get my license back.
Getting my license back was a huge relief, but it also showed me that it is much harder to get it back after it has been revoked due to a drink-driving incident.
I felt that the testers were really more strict and they seemed to be looking for any mistakes I might make.
I understand why they are more strict and why they need to be, but it was still a difficult experience.