When you're a mom and you're learning to drive, how the heck do you find time to practice? Do you take the kids with you? Do they give you a nervous breakdown? My last driving lesson started off horrible. First I tripped and twisted my ankle as I was pushing my way past a bush in my garden heading towards the driver-side door of the instructor's car. I almost did a face … [Read more...]
On the Road to Freedom: Behind the Wheel for the First Time…
Last week I had my first in-car lesson with Young Drivers. You can guess I was little nervous getting behind the wheel of a car for the very first time. However the instructor was amazing. He was incredibly patient and offered constant verbal feedback. When I became frustrated he was calm, telling me "It's your first time behind the wheel, don't be so hard on your self." I … [Read more...]
On the Road to Freedom: Stalled Out, or Getting Behind the Wheel is Scary
Ok, I have a confession to make. This is embarrassing and difficult to admit. I have been putting off taking my in-car lessons with Young Drivers. Yeah, I'm done my in class lessons. I'm ready to move on to the next stage, and anyone who's ever seen me attempt to play Grand Theft Auto should be running in fear right about now.... I know playing a video game where you … [Read more...]
On the Road to Freedom: My In-Class Lessons with Young Drivers
I want tell you all about my experiences with the Young Drivers in class training, but I think first I need to explain that I had high expectations going into these classes. I remember when my husband went through Young Drivers. It was about a dozen years ago , but I remember it quite clearly. He had only good things to say about the experience and I firmly believe that the … [Read more...]