The correct phrase is It's not over until the fat lady sinks and has its origins in the game of billiards. The black eight ball was commonly referred to as the fat lady so no matter how bad the game was for a competitor it wasn't over until the fat lady sank.!!
To get your Lâs for driving a car you need to be at least 16 years old. To get your Lâs for riding a motorcycle you need to be at least 17 years old and must have held a Provisional P1, P2 or open car licence for at least 1 year in the last 5 years.
The permit stage. If under 18, you're usually required to first get a motorcycle permit, which you can obtain by: 1  Being at least 15â16 years old (exact age depends on state)  Completing a drivers education course, including traffic laws and signs exam (often not necessary if you already have a drivers license)