Emily is our oldest child which means a lot of things are just as new to us as they are to her. This includes the new rules and laws concerning getting your drivers license. Way back in the early 1990's when Ryan and I got our drivers licenses, drivers education was a class in school, and they did not even let you get a permit until you were almost 16 and in the class. They made sure you had everything to complete on time so that on your 16th birthday you could walk in and get your license. Once that happened you were free to drive. Now drivers education is a separate class that you need to take on your own. They still offer it at the school, but as a before or after school activity. Before you take drivers education you need to get your drivers permit by going to the DMV and taking a test. You are now required to have your permit for 6 months before you get your license. So a lot of people have their kids get the permit when they turn 15. We knew that Emily's friends were getting their permit, but when we asked her about it she was not that anxious to start learning how to drive. Then a couple of months ago I realized that there was the 6 month law so we started encouraging Emily to go get her permit. She was still dragging her feet, so a couple of weeks ago Ryan brought her home a DMV manual and told her to be ready to take the test over Spring break. Today was the big day!! Emily was ready to take it and actually asked me when we would be going. She was a little nervous. They could take it twice, but she passed on her first try.
She is now ready to start practicing!
I am not sure I am ready for her to drive yet. I think this will be a good father daughter activity. At least for the first couple of times out.
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