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What's better than a parent teaching the ins and outs of something that really is experienced based?
I'm not nearly qualified to teach it. I know what I know but I do not know how to relate it to a kid.
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What's better than a parent teaching the ins and outs of something that really is experienced based?
Rockford35 said:It's a fact that more adults die every year from falling asleep at the wheel than teens die from speed related deaths. So should we create schools to teach older drivers to keep from falling asleep at the wheel?
R35
Bravo said:So there is no doubt that this course will Not teach them to drive too fast, or drive under the influence or drive recklessly. They have to learn that for themselves - somehow.
It did however, undoubtedly teach her how to handle the vehicle with much greater skill and confidence though..and I don't see how that can do anything but help...I would recommend it to any parent...
Rockford35 said:Hear that grinding noise? Thats Bravo chewing off his toe nails...
If it makes you feel any better B, she'll probably date somebody better than E here...:biglol:
R35
Rockford35 said:It's a fact that more adults die every year from falling asleep at the wheel than teens die from speed related deaths.
Rockford35 said:What I think would be just as effective, both economically and for a sense of knowing your kids better would be to ACTUALLY DRIVE WITH THEM.
Rockford35 said:I know in my first year of driving, i'd be damned if I would drive drunk or speed.
Farquod said:Dude, that's just insulting to any parent with a new driver. What Bravo is talking about is add-on experience.
Rockford35 said:You still learn through experiences, it's really as simple as that. Some people pick it up faster than others. That's why some start off in the Walmart parking lot and others are driving the family tractor at 7 years old...
Just my thoughts.
R35
DaveE said:I wouldn't have known how to properly teach what Bravos girl got to do. Well worth the $95 if you ask me.
Farquod said:Now, I have been thinking of taking one of those racing classes with Porsche. Anybody ever done that? It looks like a blast.
Bravo said:Rock: From your description, Drivers Ed in Canadian schools is probably more advanced than what we get here. In the U.S., it is mostly a school teacher or football coach who rides along while the student drives around on roads under normal conditions. There is no high speed performance or accident avoidance training...
Bravo said:Porsche does those classes here..I have a friend who did the two day school and raved about it.
http://www.porschedriving.com/the_track_detail.asp
Farquod said:And no, the cost of the driving school is not subsidized by our taxes. The schools have come up with special packages for just this purpose. FWIW, it was a worthwhile, albeit expensive, $500 exercise.
Bravo said:Hell you need lessons just to know how to drive the Jersey Turnpike don't you??