I got ATTACKED at the train station

At an empty station, 8–9 boys aged 14–16 threw a stick, smashed bottles, commented about his eyes, and intimidated him. The incident revived school-bullying anxiety and motivated him to resume driving, avoiding weekend trains when teenagers commonly gather. After two lessons, he enjoyed manual diesel driving and reached Maidstone; he is considering electric cars costing £16,000–£56,000.

A threatening public-space experience turns long-standing anti-driving anxiety into a practical independence goal, partly linked to dating.