Yes, Pat’s driving is improving. One of the reassuring things is that when he gets his license he will mainly be driving the same 2-1/2 mile route back and forth to Walmart, so the potential for disaster is fairly limited.
At least he can get the fear factor behind him until he gets employment elsewhere, and has to drive further. You, however, I worry about. Four more to get through? *face palm* Where is your Doppelgänger?