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Monday, February 11, 2008
Is it time to cut the driving cord?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
On Saturday, my 16 year-old daughter took the exam for her driver’s license and scored 100 on her driving skills.
Good for her. But that’s not what this blog is about.
I feel I have done the best job possible, along with a driver’s education instructor, to help her develop lifelong driving skills. I hope the words “slow down” and “keep your distance” are permanently etched in her brain.
She is my youngest and I find, like so many other parents, it’s time to cut the driving cord and let them fly (no pun intended) on their own.
Listed below are a few other recommendations she heard, but not on as much of a regular basis. 1) Just because the light is green doesn’t mean you can go. Check oncoming traffic. 2) ALWAYS use your turn indicator. 3) Just because someone’s blinker is on doesn’t necessarily mean they are going to turn. 4) Be a courteous driver. 5) Certainly no talking or texting on a cellphone while driving. 6) Keep the radio volume down so you can hear a siren.
I’m not absolutely sure about this one, but I don’t think I want her driving on any highway for at least another three months.
What I’d like from you readers is additional comments or thoughts on what you’ve just read.
I’m always open to suggestions. There is no rhyme or reason to the order. And personally, I think all the recommendations listed are all equally important. Got any other ideas?
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