history: I read the driving permit booklet probably 10 times cover to cover, before I ended up taking the actual test. I read the driving permit booklet probably 10 times cover to cover_comma_ before I ended up taking the actual test.
current: Wow! that is some real dedication you have! Did you manage to pass the test? 
next: I did! I did tremendously, got them all right. I think I went a little overkill, to be honest..