Take it to a reliable garage and have them inspect tires, fluid levels, belts, hoses all with the knowledge of what you intend to drive. They may check other things I don't even know about. That's about all I know about this. And, let them see how many miles are on the vehicle, too. Good luck! Happy trip!

You cannot drive by yourself with a learners permit. Your learners permit allows you to practice driving with a licensed driver or driving school instructor, which will prepare you for the behind the wheel part of the DMV driving test. If you pass the behind the wheel test, the learners permit will be upgraded to a drivers license.