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MA · 08-25-2018, 01:17 PM

My dad just said to me that he really wants me to learn how to drive so I can pick him up when stuff such as appointments happen.

But I'm really afraid to to and always get a bad feeling when one of them mentions it.

Svenfan1234 · 08-25-2018, 01:34 PM

At least they WANT you to. I want to get my driver's license and learn to drive and get a car but my parents aren't all that crazy about the idea. Next Spring I'm really going to have to learn so I can go to community college next fall. But, does your Dad not have his own car that he can drive to and from appointments?

AB · 08-25-2018, 01:47 PM

Can you take a Drivers Ed. class to help you learn to drive? Or does your dad want to teach you? I started out on my brother's dirt bike and my uncle's tractor when I was around 13. Then moved on to the family car & my uncle's car, my uncle had more patience than my dad when it came to driving lessons. You could always practice on a road that doesn't have much traffic or even in a Mall parking lot before they open. I couldn't imagine not being able to drive, it just gives you so much freedom to go wherever you want.

MA · 08-25-2018, 04:24 PM

Now my mother wishes that I should learn how to drive.

PhoenixAcres · 08-25-2018, 04:32 PM

To be honest this will be a good thing. Driving gives you enormous freedom and it's more or less a necessary skill. Being afraid is natural but practice will make it go away. You just have to get started.

I didn't want to drive either but I went ahead with it and got my license and now I'm content.

Theda Bara · 08-25-2018, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixAcres

To be honest this will be a good thing. Driving gives you enormous freedom and it's more or less a necessary skill. Being afraid is natural but practice will make it go away. You just have to get started.

I didn't want to drive either but I went ahead with it and got my license and now I'm content.

I agree; driving you enormous freedom, and after the initial fear, driving isn't that scary anymore. I highly recommend learning how to drive as soon as possible.

I have been driving for over 25 years, and I cannot imagine not having a car to take me places. Just imagine all the places you see and all the things that you can do independently now that you have your driver's license

biffbronson · 08-25-2018, 09:34 PM

This month marks 35 years since I started driving (man do I feel old!

-)

It's not that hard to get started. Sometimes on a Sunday for example, you will find enormous, empty parking lots that are ideal for learning to become comfortable with a car.

You will likely become a better driver than 99% of the crazies out there...!

treky · 08-26-2018, 12:24 AM

I'm 60 years old and have NEVER, EVER, EVER driven in my life-and not by choice. It's because of this *** *** disability I have!!!

JSP · 08-26-2018, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MikaelaArsenault

My dad just said to me that he really wants me to learn how to drive so I can pick him up when stuff such as appointments happen.

But I'm really afraid to to and always get a bad feeling when one of them mentions it.

Don’t go above the speed limit, remember that slower traffic should stay in the right lane, always use your turn signals, and you’ll be fine.

MA · 08-27-2018, 05:42 PM

So what I'll do if I end up driving is simply just take Drivers Ed.

Svenfan1234 · 08-27-2018, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MikaelaArsenault

So what I'll do if I end up driving is simply just take Drivers Ed.

That's usually a good start. I think that, also, depending on your state of course, that you can just take a driving test and get your license. But your parents probably want you to practice and learn first.

Theda Bara · 08-27-2018, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MikaelaArsenault

So what I'll do if I end up driving is simply just take Drivers Ed.

Or have a friend or a family member to teach how to drive. It is scary in the beginning, but once you get used to being behind the wheel of a car, it actually becomes easy and fun. And soon you would want to drive as much as possible.

But, first get your learner's permit at your local DMV. The test is not that difficult.

MA · 08-27-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by musicismylife3

Or have a friend or a family member to teach how to drive. It is scary in the beginning, but once you get used to being behind the wheel of a car, it actually becomes easy and fun. And soon you would want to drive as much as possible.

But, first get your learner's permit at your local DMV. The test is not that difficult.

I tried learning how to drive twice with help from one of my parents, but the second time did not go over well at all.

Theda Bara · 08-27-2018, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MikaelaArsenault

I tried learning how to drive twice with help from one of my parents, but the second time did not go over well at all.

I understand, my dad tried to teach me how to drive, and like you, it did not go well. I had boyfriend teach how to drive a car.

MrCleveland · 08-27-2018, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Svenfan1234

At least they WANT you to. I want to get my driver's license and learn to drive and get a car but my parents aren't all that crazy about the idea. Next Spring I'm really going to have to learn so I can go to community college next fall. But, does your Dad not have his own car that he can drive to and from appointments?

My parents have been that way with me for years! Though I'm the eldest of three children, I felt like I had to take the backseat!

But the best places to drive around is the cemetery...there's a lot of small drives. I'm a little shaky still, but I did back-up a vehicle yesterday...I do better driving into a driveway tho...

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08-25-2018, 01:47 PM	#3
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Can you take a Drivers Ed. class to help you learn to drive? Or does your dad want to teach you? I started out on my brother's dirt bike and my uncle's tractor when I was around 13. Then moved on to the family car & my uncle's car, my uncle had more patience than my dad when it came to driving lessons. You could always practice on a road that doesn't have much traffic or even in a Mall parking lot before they open. I couldn't imagine not being able to drive, it just gives you so much freedom to go wherever you want.

08-25-2018, 04:24 PM	#4
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,322	Now my mother wishes that I should learn how to drive.

08-25-2018, 04:32 PM	#5
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	To be honest this will be a good thing. Driving gives you enormous freedom and it's more or less a necessary skill. Being afraid is natural but practice will make it go away. You just have to get started. I didn't want to drive either but I went ahead with it and got my license and now I'm content.

08-25-2018, 09:34 PM	#7
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,404	This month marks 35 years since I started driving (man do I feel old! -) It's not that hard to get started. Sometimes on a Sunday for example, you will find enormous, empty parking lots that are ideal for learning to become comfortable with a car. You will likely become a better driver than 99% of the crazies out there...!

08-27-2018, 05:42 PM	#10
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,322	So what I'll do if I end up driving is simply just take Drivers Ed.