<prompt> Human: So im pretty new to reddit so bare with me. Im a 25 year old plasterer with a NVQ 3. I still work for the person who taught me to plaster but he found out he had tendinitis yesterday and isnt planning on getting anymore work after this job is finished in a few weeks. We are both down as self employed and are sub contracters. Im able to do the job on a big site and earn a steady wage. My only problem is i cant drive. I was considering getting a loan and leaening to drive within a few weeks and buy a van when the work finishes. Hopefully id be able to pass within a few weeks, my only problem is i have a bad credit rating cause i was a tool when i was younger, would i still be able to get a loan or are there any better options? I really need this, other wise im out of work and have nothing else to turn to, its the only thing iv evee been able to do.  <response>: Few weeks for driving license? No chance. Lincolnshire area, booked my test mid June, earliest dates available were 13th Sept. Queues are crazy and you are nearing end of year so hard to get spots. This also is in assumption that youll pass first try. 