Young James Thompson just got his Learner's Permit. Since he got a 96% on the test, he's under the belief that he knows everything there is to know about driving. (Hey, he's 15 and a half, he knows everything about anything. His parents on the other hand, know nothing.)
Remarkably, the auto insurance rates remain unchanged. Until he gets his actual license of course at which point I'm sure they'll stick it to us.
So if you are in the East Valley and you see a KID behind the wheel of a green 2003 Altima, with a white knuckled parent in the front seat, give us a wide bearth.
God help me.
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Christoph Schweiger 04.12.07 at 4:46 pm
Hello Jay,
Apparently it doesn’t get easier as the kids get older! My boy is two and a half years old, and fortunately this particular pleasure is still something I am still looking forward to. I’ll be on the look-out for the green Altima!
By the way, I like the new theme of your blog!
Austin Realtor's Wife 04.12.07 at 6:13 pm
Oh Jay, we have a 16.25 year old; I can TOTALLY FEEL YOUR PAIN!
Is yours a Realtor in training??? Our son doesn’t seem to be interested, but our 9 year old daughter likes to take me to IKEA and demonstrate the positives of each model as if she was selling me a home… scary…she sounds exactly like her daddy!
Christine 04.13.07 at 7:53 am
LOL Jay - WOW 15! My son is 14 and he is NO WHERE even half way ready to get behind the wheel. I am still trying to teach him how to aim correctly - if you know what I mean. DRIVING at 15?? In NY its 17 for learners permit and 18 for license. ONE more reason I love NY.
Jeff Brown 04.13.07 at 10:20 am
Jay - Let me give this a positive spin. Count your blessings it’s your son, and not a daughter.
By the way, do you know how to keep four women tied up on the road for an hour or so?
Have them all arrive at a four-way stop sign intersection simultaneously.
Athol Kay 04.13.07 at 12:39 pm
It’s when you hear that BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM and see a car vibrating as it comes down the street you know to stand clear.
There’s usually a teenage driver being distracted by a parent in the passenger seat slamming their foot repeatedly on the imaginary brake pedal.
Jeff Brown 04.13.07 at 12:53 pm
Or when you ask your daughter what she’s waiting for, the stop sign doesn’t change to a go sign.
Jay - The Phoenix Real Estate Guy 04.13.07 at 3:46 pm
This doesn’t help folks. I have a 13 year old daughter too…
Sometimes I wish the driving age here wasn’t 16. On the other hand, I get tired of hauling the kids around everywhere. In some ways, it’ll be good that he can drive. In other ways, not so much..
And Cooper, stop leaving yourself logged in! I’m tired of coming in behind you, commenting, and having it look like I’m you!!
Greg Swann 04.13.07 at 3:49 pm
I love the new look. Tres elegant.
Maureen Francis 04.13.07 at 5:02 pm
My daughter will never drive or date according to her very protective father. Since she is not yet 4, she has a while before she needs to begin wearing him down on these prohibitions.
Jay - The Phoenix Real Estate Guy 04.13.07 at 5:24 pm
Greg - thanks! More to come shortly.
Mo - I’ve been telling my daughter since she was in utero that she can’t date until she’s 30. She bought it for a long time. Tell Dmitry he’s got about 6 more years…