I could not agree more. When our son was first learning to drive I took
him to a parking lot in an industrial area and set out the pylons. When he
could accelerate, brake hard, turn, shift and control the old Volvo
smoothly without getting crossed up, then we went and began the process of
learning about traffic. IMHO it is a learning to drive method that should
be mandatory.
dave
At 09:52 PM 24-10-98 -0400, Frank Clarici wrote:
>Ajhsys@aol.com wrote:
> A plea from a parent to all
>> listers...Teach you kids how to drive properly, even if they show no
interest
>> in your beloved LBC. Defensive driving comes naturally if you have ever
>> driven in an autocross.
>
>I agree 100%. I have tried my best to teach my son defensive driving.
>I am in the process of drilling my daughter now as she has her learners
>permit.
>I always tell them "what if..." and ask for an immediate reply.
>Like what if that trailer came undone from the truck? Or what if that
>guy is trying to out run the police?
>BTW, my son had a Mini as his only car which he learned on and my
>daughter has the A40 as her only car and is learning on it.
>They both drive the Sprites too.
>
>Frank (hoping he taught them well)
>
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