Lady Gaga earns driver's license

At age 30, Lady Gaga has earned her driver's license.
The pop star has been outspoken about learning to drive. She has posted social media updates about her progress as far back as 2012.
Now, she has posted a celebratory photo on Instagram:

Thelma and Puhleaaaze (And yes I FINALLY got my license after years of driving w an adult present ? and a learners permit) ? IM FREE ??Rollin w the homies

A photo posted by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) on Jul 1, 2016 at 9:53am PDT

The license comes during an eventful time in Gaga's life. She is facing a Chinese ban after meeting with the Dalai Lama, in talks to play opposite Bradley Cooper in a remake of A Star is Born, and advocating for gun control in the aftermath of the Orlando Pulse shooting.