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Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 07:26 PM Nov 2012

Man I wish I could drive!

My dad never wanted to teach me, mom was to sick. I was home schooled so I never got to take Drivers ED. No Driving Schools in Joplin. And everyone I knew was to scared about their insurance to help. Now I am in Tucson with no car and need to learn so I can get the job I am trained for.
And I do like cars and trucks. I am one of those gals that like NASCAR and car shows. Darn, what am I going to do?

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Man I wish I could drive! (Original Post) Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 OP
Well, first consider that a whole bunch of morans have learned... Scuba Nov 2012 #1
Private driving instruction? Sienna86 Nov 2012 #2
Young Drivers of America.... Grey Nov 2012 #3
When I was old enough, my Mom handed me the keys to the car and said "here, go teach yourself to Booster Nov 2012 #4
Too bad I don't live in Tucson, or AZ for that matter because LeftofObama Nov 2012 #5
Turn the key. Put your foot on the brake. Put it in drive. Have fun. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #6
I'm in AZ now! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 #7
Oh, then you DEFINITELY have enough room to practice!!! HopeHoops Nov 2012 #11
Right! Just learn how to put the skids on first. RedCloud Nov 2012 #13
Skids? HopeHoops Nov 2012 #15
MiddleFingerMomMom, who lived in Philadelphia, didn't learn until... MiddleFingerMom Nov 2012 #8
I'm 34. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 #9
You don't know how to drive? No problem. Shagbark Hickory Nov 2012 #10
According to my mom... pipi_k Nov 2012 #12
I have heard that! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 #16
AA will have classes loli phabay Nov 2012 #14
 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
1. Well, first consider that a whole bunch of morans have learned...
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 07:31 PM
Nov 2012

... and that the first driver had to teach himself!

Should be a snap from there.

Sienna86

(2,149 posts)
2. Private driving instruction?
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 07:31 PM
Nov 2012

In my city in Illinois, there are a handful of companies that offer private instruction.

Booster

(10,021 posts)
4. When I was old enough, my Mom handed me the keys to the car and said "here, go teach yourself to
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 07:51 PM
Nov 2012

drive", and I did. First, of course, you need a car so that's a substantial hurdle. I would think you could find a college student who wouldn't charge you too much to teach you. Good luck - it can be done.

LeftofObama

(4,243 posts)
5. Too bad I don't live in Tucson, or AZ for that matter because
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 08:00 PM
Nov 2012

I'd be more than happy to teach you. I was a truck driver for a few years too. I love the open road!

 

HopeHoops

(47,675 posts)
6. Turn the key. Put your foot on the brake. Put it in drive. Have fun.
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 09:12 AM
Nov 2012

You're in MO - there's GOT to be plenty of open space there to practice! It's easy after a few brushes with death.

MiddleFingerMom

(25,163 posts)
8. MiddleFingerMomMom, who lived in Philadelphia, didn't learn until...
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 01:19 PM
Nov 2012

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... we moved to a small village in Connecticut when she was about 35.
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Shagbark Hickory

(8,719 posts)
10. You don't know how to drive? No problem.
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 01:54 PM
Nov 2012

Neither does anyone else on the road.

I'll bet Florida will sell you a license.

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