chris.....
09-04-12, 09:34 AM
The boy is taking his driving test. He turned 16 in April, but he wanted to drive under supervision for awhile longer. He didn't think he was ready.
Foo - Going to the DMV today
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ModoVincere
09-04-12, 09:35 AM
Best of luck to him....and the rest of the people on the road.
jsharr
09-04-12, 09:40 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35xQLfQXRmY
overthehillmedi
09-04-12, 10:21 AM
Invest in his future, buy him driving lessons, that way he'll learn the proper way and not pick up too many of your bad habits.
no motor?
09-04-12, 10:31 AM
Tell them you'll take care of the picture for the license.
skijor
09-04-12, 10:32 AM
Get a motorcycle for him. Then he'll discover what defensive driving is all about. And he'll learn to watch for, and respect, two-wheeled vehicles.
MangoPumpkin
09-04-12, 10:41 AM
Good luck to him & you!!!!
spry
09-04-12, 10:47 AM
Sufferin suckatash!
Chris,do you know the current rate to insure a teenage boy for car insurance?
Chris,do you know the current rate to insure a teenage boy for car insurance?
chris.....
09-04-12, 10:51 AM
Sufferin suckatash!
Chris,do you know the current rate to insure a teenage boy for car insurance?
I'm afraid I do.:cry:
Chris,do you know the current rate to insure a teenage boy for car insurance?
I'm afraid I do.:cry:
BenzFanatic
09-04-12, 10:53 AM
Smart kid. I assume he's been taking driver's ed in school too? Hope it's not too crowded, up here they can be a nightmare. I'm going tomorrow because I lost my notice to renew my registration, not looking forward to it.
chris.....
09-04-12, 10:58 AM
Smart kid. I assume he's been taking driver's ed in school too? Hope it's not too crowded, up here they can be a nightmare. I'm going tomorrow because I lost my notice to renew my registration, not looking forward to it.
Yeah, he took drivers ed. I'm leaving work early so we can get in there before the after work rush.
Yeah, he took drivers ed. I'm leaving work early so we can get in there before the after work rush.
MangoPumpkin
09-04-12, 11:00 AM
I'm afraid I do.:cry:
Don't even tell me, I have two boys who within the span of 1 1/2 years will both be turning 16.
Don't even tell me, I have two boys who within the span of 1 1/2 years will both be turning 16.
SonataInFSharp
09-04-12, 11:05 AM
[first double-post, ever!]
SonataInFSharp
09-04-12, 11:06 AM
Man, times have changed. When I was a kid, I started driving and parking trailers when I was 12...on actual city roads; none of this "I drove a tractor when I was 9!" stuff.
Took my permit test on my 15th b-day and passed 100%. Took my driving test on my 16th b-day and passed the first time with 100%.
These days, my students don't get their license until they are 19, 20 years old, and most of them may have touched a steering wheel when they were 15 or 16, but they had only actually driven a total of less than a handful of times between 15-19.
Not that there is anything wrong with this: I mean, how lovely would it be if people just decided to not really drive that much at all, use transit and bicycles, and just rented cars when needed instead of owning their own?
Took my permit test on my 15th b-day and passed 100%. Took my driving test on my 16th b-day and passed the first time with 100%.
These days, my students don't get their license until they are 19, 20 years old, and most of them may have touched a steering wheel when they were 15 or 16, but they had only actually driven a total of less than a handful of times between 15-19.
Not that there is anything wrong with this: I mean, how lovely would it be if people just decided to not really drive that much at all, use transit and bicycles, and just rented cars when needed instead of owning their own?
spry
09-04-12, 11:17 AM
Don't even tell me, I have two boys who within the span of 1 1/2 years will both be turning 16.
Guess the only hobby you can afford in the future will be a fun game of Amish horseshoes on the weekends.
A "new order"Amish 2 door buggy with a slump bag nag should only be @200 a year for liability for the whole family.
*Avoid those "Englander" combustion $$$$ engines:thumb:
Guess the only hobby you can afford in the future will be a fun game of Amish horseshoes on the weekends.
A "new order"Amish 2 door buggy with a slump bag nag should only be @200 a year for liability for the whole family.
*Avoid those "Englander" combustion $$$$ engines:thumb:
spry
09-04-12, 11:30 AM
Smart kid. I assume he's been taking driver's ed in school too? Hope it's not too crowded, up here they can be a nightmare. I'm going tomorrow because I lost my notice to renew my registration, not looking forward to it.
You know the number tag you get at the bakery counter?
Just multiply that wait by a thousand only to be helped by someone who is grammar impaired.
You know the number tag you get at the bakery counter?
Just multiply that wait by a thousand only to be helped by someone who is grammar impaired.
Couch
09-04-12, 11:38 AM
What conceal piece are you going to have him carry while he is driving?
El Coucho
El Coucho
ModoVincere
09-04-12, 11:41 AM
What conceal piece are you going to have him carry while he is driving?
El Coucho
Is he going to Ohio?
El Coucho
Is he going to Ohio?
black_box
09-04-12, 11:42 AM
This is a really good idea: http://streetsurvival.org/
If you're a BMW car club member, I think many of the chapters do a similar program for about $30 (sometimes called a "car control clinic"). If that's not an option, try the library for Secrets of Solo Racing by Henry Watts. It's a short, easy to read book (also cheap) that will explain the concepts of traction, understeer, oversteer, and how to deal with both.
If you're a BMW car club member, I think many of the chapters do a similar program for about $30 (sometimes called a "car control clinic"). If that's not an option, try the library for Secrets of Solo Racing by Henry Watts. It's a short, easy to read book (also cheap) that will explain the concepts of traction, understeer, oversteer, and how to deal with both.
Couch
09-04-12, 11:46 AM
Is he going to Ohio?
That's an odd question. Are you trying to be mean to Couchie's roots here? Was it the spreadsheet comment the other day?
El Coucho
That's an odd question. Are you trying to be mean to Couchie's roots here? Was it the spreadsheet comment the other day?
El Coucho
ModoVincere
09-04-12, 11:49 AM
That's an odd question. Are you trying to be mean to Couchie's roots here? Was it the spreadsheet comment the other day?
El Coucho
Just having a little fun with mi amigo.
As for the spreadsheet comment.....:geek: :cheers:
El Coucho
Just having a little fun with mi amigo.
As for the spreadsheet comment.....:geek: :cheers:
Couch
09-04-12, 11:52 AM
Just having a little fun with mi amigo.
As for the spreadsheet comment.....:geek: :cheers:
I stand by my statement.
El Coucho
As for the spreadsheet comment.....:geek: :cheers:
I stand by my statement.
El Coucho
spry
09-04-12, 11:53 AM
That's an odd question. Are you trying to be mean to Couchie's roots here? Was it the spreadsheet comment the other day?
El Coucho
Thank you for putting this Buckeye slanderer in his place.
El Coucho
Thank you for putting this Buckeye slanderer in his place.
chris.....
09-04-12, 05:55 PM
Well he passed his test.
EthanYQX
09-04-12, 07:17 PM
Congrats. Time to teach him the finer points of powersliding.
spry
09-06-12, 02:52 PM
Well he passed his test.
Time to write the check.
Time to write the check.
StupidlyBrave
09-06-12, 04:06 PM
I went to the DMV to get my photo ID today. The plan was that I would driver over and drop my buddies off at the Thai place, who would order our lunch. And then I'd move on to get my photo ID and eat with them. I got there before the food arrived. So it was most excellent.