Driving Miss Mazzy Part 5

OK I have written about this subject before but felt I had to share this story.

Recently while driving on the highway, travelling at the designated speed of 110, we witnessed an L plate driver overtaking a P plate driver and after we had overtaken him, the L plater sped up and passed us. He didn't just stay in front, got quite a way ahead, so estimation of speed was well over 110.

Yes, the young fellow was at the wheel and probably Dad in the passenger seat, what was he thinking, surely he realised that they were going way too fast and the fact is he was breaking the law. He may have had confidence in his driving but unless they learn the rules, it makes for future fines and reckless driving.

This is a true indication that maybe some parents should not be teaching their children to drive and pass on bad habits.


Photo credit: Marti Perarnau

Driving Miss Mazzy Part 2

Ok Part 2 is all about parents teaching sons/daughters to drive. Firstly, are they equipped to pass on the correct road rules, they may have the experience but can they become a teacher instead of a parent?
Too many times I have seen a parent sitting beside a son or daughter, with them speeding and/or not following the correct road rules, which tells me that they are not qualified to be the teacher and are only passing their bad habits on.

My own experience with teaching my two daughters was nerve wracking in alot of ways. My older daughter was too confident and too heavy on the accelerator, while the younger daughter lacked confidence and was very steady and had to be really pushed to make that appointment to do her driving test.

I recall being in the passenger seat with my older daughter and we came to a very sharp corner, which I advised her to break but we ended up getting around at a speed much more than intended and my heart was in my mouth. I did comment that she must have been able to drive for us to survive getting around the corner on four wheels! Needless to say I drove back home.

What funny experiences have you encountered whilst teaching your children to drive and would you do it again or call in the driving instructor?