Driver's License: Myself
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Driving
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on May 13, 2008
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My oldest just finished the first segment of driver's education. He now has to go to the Sec. of State to get his Level 1 drivers
permit. Whenever I want to go some...
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- Give it time. Let your son get the driving experience with someone other than you in the car because neither one of you is comfortable yet. He's not too confident an...
- I've gone through this with all four of my children now. No, you never really get used to it. I still point out the obvious to my eldest. It is hard to have to sit ...
- Before they get behind the wheel for the first time, I give my children a good, serious talking-to about how they literally hold people's lives in their hands when the...
Fear of Driving
Asked by A.L. from Las Vegas
on September 29, 2011
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Hello
I have a friend whom although she was able to get her license about 15 years ago, she still doesn't drive. She simply fears it and although she has done therapy...
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- I agree...Not everyone can or should drive. She may well have a sensory processing or assimilation issue, or panic issue, that makes it *impossible* for her to driv...
- The only way to overcome any fear is to face it. If she really wants to drive she has to get behind the wheel and drive. She should go out and at least drive aro...
- Driving is a dangerous activity for both the driver and the people around them. Not everyone can or should drive. A dear friend of mine had never had a seizure. He ...
Driving to Florida
Asked by K.C. from Cleveland
on May 18, 2010
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We are going on our first family vacation to Florida and unfortunately we are driving since flying is too costly. I have twin boys that are 3-1/2 and a boy that is 6....
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- I think leaving in the late afternoon is ideal, get your hands on a DVD player and then have them sleep most of the way--I saw some neck pillows made especially for sm...
- We traveled from Montana to Alaska over 5 days with my than 2 and 4 year olds. We traveled during the day so we could enjoy the sites and sleep at hotels or camp grou...
- I just returned from a long road trip with my 18 month old. We made two decisions that saved all our sanity!! One was to leave in the afternoon so the first part of ...
Fear of Driving
Asked by K.H. from Portland
on October 21, 2009
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Anyone else have this fear? Anyone get over it? I have an intense fear and it's holding me back from making friends and having a support group. I'm literally stuck ...
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- K., I live in the same town as you. Have you always had this fear or is it new? Do you have your license? I was rear-ended twice this summer and am still working o...
- My neighbor expressed this very same experience. I almost thought this was her except she only has one child. You're not alone.
- Hi K., Believe me there are a lot of people out there with this problem. A lot of fears - doesn't matter what kind - are based on adrenal fatigue. I would go to a...
Need Defensive Driving Course
Asked by K.A. from Dallas
on September 7, 2007
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Does anyone know of an Online Defensive Driving Course? If no, do you know of an enjoyable class that meets in Plano?
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- hi K., i know they have a class every tuesday at golden corral buffet restaurant, a Dallas nortwest hwy and garland ave. by 635
- There are many recommendations of places on the tdmv website.
- My husband took the defensivedriving.com. It convenient, at home, and you do it on your time. No problems with it whatsoever, the certificate came within a couple o...
Kids Driving Long Distance
Asked by P.W. from San Francisco
on April 10, 2010
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For mothers with kids of driving age: at what age did you let your kids start driving long distances? How on earth did you feel comfortable with it? Tonight, my dau...
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- I didn't drive more than an hour from the house until I went away to collage which was 4 hours away. As a parent, I would not allow my kid to go to a concert out of t...
- Definitely depends on how old they are. My parents let me and my friends drive 6hrs from Atlanta to FL but we were also going to be staying at our summer house but I w...
- I was allowed to drive long distances once I turned 18. I had been driving for 3 years by then. I don't think any sooner than that is necessary. Once I graduated hi...
Son Getting Out of Carseat While I'm Driving
Asked by J.S. from Columbus
on April 1, 2009
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My son is 2 1/2 and has found out how to get out of hie Britax Marathon carseat while I'm driving. How do I handle this? Does anyone know of another carseat that is "...
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- I had the same problem w/ my son who is 3. It was so bad at one point I was driving down the expressway and I heard "Hi Mommy" and he was standing up between the seat ...
- Turn the buckle between his legs around, and snap it with the release button on the inside. Should keep him busy for awhile. ;)
- we have a costco carseat in my husbands car and we can't even unbuckle it without getting frustrated... my almost 3 year old can't do it either. it's not too pricey ei...
Tips for Driving in Snow
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on January 8, 2010
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We just moved here and I have never driven in snow before. I read some general stuff online but was hoping for more advice. I feel like I'm driving a lot slower than e...
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- go slow and let the idiots pass you! you will soon see them in the ditch when you carefully pass by (this always happens to me). slow and steady wins the race!! Als...
- Practice driving on snow-covered roads that are not all that busy and do this at a time of day when traffic isn't heavy. Find an big parking lot that isn't plowed all...
- C.- You're doing what any good new transplant to weather should do. Be cautious. You will become more comfortable as you drive more. A couple things I learned were...
Online Defensive Driving Course
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on July 6, 2007
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Has anyone taken an online defensive driving course? If so, how was it? Would you recommend it and which one? I have to complete a course this month and thought I m...
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- Thanks for asking this question. I have to take a course as well and didn't know there was online courses. so I'm think I'm going to check into the one that was ment...
- I did this about 4 years ago and hated it. I know defensive driving isn't supposed to be fun but this was about as dry as you can get. Everything everyone else said ab...
- I took the defensivedriving.com course and liked it. You do have to take the little random "tests" to prove that it is you taking the test and not someone else and yo...
Driving in Naperville Il in Winter
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on July 30, 2011
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Hi! I am moving to Naperville IL from CA. I am most concerned about winter and driving in the snow. I have two school aged kids and will be driving to and fro a lot...
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- Wanted to highlight to avoid rear wheel drive vehicles, which I believe are sports cars and BMWs. If you've got a convertible mustang, leave it in the garage during w...
- Snow is typically handled very quickly out here. Naperville stays on top of things. And when it is realllly bad, schools are closed and most folks stay home for a da...
- lol! its not colorado! there are no mountains! most people that live here do not have an AWD or 4 WD vehicle. you will be just fine! this is the first time i have ever...
