I had always insisted that my girls get their manual driver's licence. I lament that most cars sold today are automatic, with the options for buying a manual car becoming less and less. Although, as it turned out, my girls had no choice, the vehicle purchased for them to drive was a manual.
When learning to drive, I had them start in a vacant industrial area on a Sunday. Little or no other cars on the road and big wide streets. The first thing to learn was how to get the car moving without stalling. Ease the clutch whilst pressing the accelerator, don't rev it too hard. Then, after some time kangaroo hoping, we got going. The next step was to change gears up and down. Once they felt comfortable starting, stopping and changing gears, we ventured out to the main roads.
There was always so much for them to think about when they first got to drive. So the rule that they need to get 120 hours of driving before getting their licence is essential for gaining the necessary skills and experience to be a safe driver.
Both my girls successfully got their manual licence, though my youngest girl took two turns at it. Today, they are both capable and confident drivers, patient and conscious of not taking too many risks on the road.
When learning to drive, I had them start in a vacant industrial area on a Sunday. Little or no other cars on the road and big wide streets. The first thing to learn was how to get the car moving without stalling. Ease the clutch whilst pressing the accelerator, don't rev it too hard. Then, after some time kangaroo hoping, we got going. The next step was to change gears up and down. Once they felt comfortable starting, stopping and changing gears, we ventured out to the main roads.
There was always so much for them to think about when they first got to drive. So the rule that they need to get 120 hours of driving before getting their licence is essential for gaining the necessary skills and experience to be a safe driver.
Both my girls successfully got their manual licence, though my youngest girl took two turns at it. Today, they are both capable and confident drivers, patient and conscious of not taking too many risks on the road.