With freshly minted temporary Texas Driving Permit folded into the front pocket of his shorts, Father and Son back out into the alley and head 2 miles down the road to Williams Stadium under Saturday's high noon sky. No HS football game at the Stadium until this evening, so we have a broad, 1/4 mile block-long parking lot mostly to ourselves for driving lesson #1.
Use only your right foot. Accelerator on the right, break on the left. Check and adjust mirrors, get comfortable in the drivers seat. Son, start the engine. Put it gear. Test the gas, now the break. Drive to the end of the lot and turn around. Watch your speed on the turns. Keep the vehicle straight, try not to drive over any of the yellow parking space lines. Good job. Control your speed in the turns. Anticipate turns and stops. Use a bit more of the break. Nice, smooth acceleration - good, just like that.
Grant says, "Not too bad, I think I feel comfortable."
That is the point. No license until you are comfortable in all driving situations. That comes with time.
We'll try this again real soon. How about I take us to a drive through and we get some lunch? Sounds good. Here is to success!
As Dad always says, "Drive Fast! Take Chances!" Seriously, do as I do, not as I say.
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