She's a New Driver

[Timeless]

Our daughter is now officially a licensed driver. It scares me to think she will be driving alone at night. Unlike my son, she took to driving right away. I've caught her speeding a couple of times and have told her if she gets a ticket for speeding she will have limited use of the car. My wife isn't worried, says she is a good, responsible driver. My wife is a speeder too!

 

[CHenne]

If she is speeding she should lose all privileges with the car. Think of your car insurance... it will skyrocket if she gets a ticket. Congrats on a new driver in the family.

 

[Christian]

Congratulations to your daughter, but Chenne is right. If your daughter gets a ticket your insurance will skyrocket, and in my state she could even lose her license for a year.

 

[polamalu43]

My daughter just passed her road test last week. She knows the rules! She gets a ticket for anything and she comes off my insurance. I hope your daughter controls her "lead foot".

 

[olderthandirt]

My girls were told that if they get their license, they must pay for the added cost of putting them on my insurance. I think they appreciate it more if they have to pay for it.

 

[Victor]

I think that's a good idea, older. I had to pay for my share of car insurance when I was in high school and I believe it was good for me.

 

[Blue44]

I also paid the extra insurance when I first started driving, and put gas in the family car after I used it. I think it's a real good idea and teaches responsibilities that are needed for the future. I've noticed that girls are more adventurous when driving, like speeding and following too close.

 

[DeputyDad]

Girls are more adventurous when driving? When I stop laughing I'll be able to write about the hot rod, drag racing, gear head boys in my family.

 

[SingleDadNow]

Tell your wife that if she is speeding with you in the car, imagine what she is doing when you are not around. I would definitely limit her driving until she shows that she is ready to take it more seriously!