I just uploaded the PDF the road ready app gave me and they took it. I had another dad tip me off on that and on the make sure you put atleast a little detail each drive
Parent-Taught Drivers Instruction Advice
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I don't know why I notice but I'm shocked by how many people drive with two feet.
Both my kids did the AAA one. The biggest pains were the driving log and harping on the kids to get their online coursework done in the allotted amount of time.
We've used Safe2Drive with 2 of our kids and doing it for the 3rd time currently. Agree with others just document your driving hours. We've had no problems. Our oldest 2 did driver's ed thru the school and honestly, I had more peace sending the younger 2 out on the road by themselves. You have to log more hours and know what they've learned! Just an FYI, the student will have to do a driving test with a licensed official when they get their school permit or license. We've just scheduled it at the courthouse before we go and it's been no problem.
We did it with our two oldest (16 and now 15 yr old girls). I wouldn’t do it any other way. We got to do the driving lessons on our own time and it worked out for our busy schedules. Cost was cheaper than what you normally see too. It was a retired state trooper out of Marshalltown (I believe) that did it and he came down to Ankeny to do the final test. Nice guy too. PM me if you want details/contact info.
I taught our oldest two, but when it came time to teach our youngest I was frazzled by the experience. I told my wife I will teach him the basics, but you are going to have to do the driving with him. She must have done well, he navigates the traffic in Dallas every day.
I had a hard time driving an automatic. Living on a farm pickup tractors were manual transmission. An automatic was strange to learn to drive.
Didn’t click on the link. Does it include roundabouts?Don't know about what's out there for the whippersnappers, but I highly recommend the AARP Defensive Driving Course online for older drivers to refresh their skills. It may also qualify you for a discount on your insurance. My policy doesn't do that, but I just wanted to review some of that stuff from Drivers' Ed which I took in the last century.
Anyone can take the course, even though it targets drivers age 50 and over. The course is $20 for AARP members in Iowa and $25 for non-members.
Online Defensive Driving Course From AARP Driver Safety
The Smart Driver course from AARP is the nation's leading driver safety course. Upon completion, you may qualify for an auto insurance discount.www.aarpdriversafety.org
I think anyone could benefit from it. For example, one of the stoplights in the nearby town is flashing red at a four-way stop these days. You'd be surprised (or appalled) at how many drivers have no clue as to who goes when at the intersection. Shocking.
I don't remember. I've lived in Europe, so no sweat for me, except when I say "rond-point" and expect monolinguals to know what I'm talking about.
But hey, happy birthday...
What's a Roundabout and How Do I Navigate One?
Modern roundabouts were introduced in the 1990s and are often confusing to drivers 50-plus (and others). Here are some tips to successfully drive around them.
www.aarp.org
I don't remember. I've lived in Europe, so no sweat for me, except when I say "rond-point" and expect monolinguals to know what I'm talking about.
But hey, happy birthday...
What's a Roundabout and How Do I Navigate One?
Modern roundabouts were introduced in the 1990s and are often confusing to drivers 50-plus (and others). Here are some tips to successfully drive around them.
