Why some people are too stupid to own a car

[masseyrider]

I started out driving the old TO20 Fergusons my father had in the day.
I was 5 or 6 and too short and light to sit on the seat and step on the clutch and brake so I had to stand.
Only 1st and 2nd gear.
Helped my father pick up stones, collect hay and straw, and in the day before mechanical grape harvesters I drove through the vineyard while he picked up the full boxes of grapes. Saved him getting off and on the tractor with each move.
I was mowing and cultivating the orchard by 10 while he was at work.
Ma didn't like it and would check on me regularly.
I could drive 3 on the tree 56 Ford pickup about 7 when I could reach the clutch and brake.
My father would still be doing hard time if today's child labor/safety rules had applied in the 60s.
I went by myself for my driver's test at 16 Told not to dilly dally around too long, we were busy in peach harvest. I drove a stake truck with a split shift tranny.
The examiner didn't want to go at first.
I got a perfect score.
Tell kids that now and they won't believe you.

 

[jjeff]

Slight drift for Interesting article that reinforces some of my thinking anyway, not worthy of its own thread though. 5 Advantages of Learning How To Drive Stick Shift.

 

[Dftodd]

Slight drift for Interesting article that reinforces some of my thinking anyway, not worthy of its own thread though. 5 Advantages of Learning How To Drive Stick Shift.

The biggest is you won't be stranded if someone has a stick shift, but is unable to drive for some reason.

 

[jjeff]

The biggest is you won't be stranded if someone has a stick shift, but is unable to drive for some reason.

Or stranded if your starter or battery craps out.

 

[Pixguy]

 

[masseyrider]

The biggest is you won't be stranded if someone has a stick shift, but is unable to drive for some reason.

makes me laugh whenever I think about it.
Some guy yanked a woman out of her car trying to steel it. Got caught because he couldn't drive her standard shift.

 

[Dftodd]

makes me laugh whenever I think about it.
Some guy yanked a woman out of her car trying to steel it. Got caught because he couldn't drive her standard shift.

Yup, I laughed over that one as well. We made sure all three kids good drive a stick shift. Daughter fought it, but finally learned.

She was out with friends one night and the driver got injured and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. His car was a stick shify Daughter took his car and got everyone else home.

She actually thanked us for making her learn.

 

[Jstpssng]

My driver's ed instructor told us they found the best drivers were the people who were allowed to ride their tricycles inside when they were kids. Like anything, the earlier you learn a skill the more adept you will pick it up.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

My Dad said when he went to get his permit the instructor rode with him. She asked him what he would do if a guy stepped off the sidewalk going front of the car. Dad said "I'd hit him".
He had to go back, taking test all over again.

 

[jjeff]

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