Derek Trapp has been practicing his driving skills with his Class 7 learner’s license for more than a year. He had planned to take his Class 5 road test to become a fully-fledged driver after his 16th birthday.
However, COVID-19 restrictions came into place before he had the chance to hop behind the wheel — dashing those hopes. “It’s like one of those things I was looking forward to when turning 16, so I was really disappointed,” Trapp said.
Along with freedom to escape being at home amid the pandemic, he says he was planning on seeking out employment this summer — which is hard enough under the circumstances. “It would be way easier to get my first job,” he said. “I wouldn’t have to ask my parents to drive me around everywhere.” For