Turning Point

Matt takes the test for his driver’s license today. He’s ready. I don’t know if we are.

Getting a driver’s license is a turning point. Another milepost along the road to adulthood.

Matt’s a very good driver. I’m not worried about him. He’s responsible. Conscientious. I just reminded him that he’ll be driving a loaded gun, and that 44,000 people die in car accidents a year in the U.S. And I told him about the best advice I was ever told about riding a motorcycle — don’t drive mad.

That’s it. That’s the sum total of advice I can dispense as my son moves on down the road. That, and what Jackie Stewart once said: “Drive spectacularly.”

Posted on February 1, 2008
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Comments

  • It is such a milestone. I don't know about you, but I still remember taking my driver's test. Quite vividly. Sood luck Matt!
  • Best of luck to Matt.

    Best of luck to Ma and Pa Frank - a shot of bourbon will help.
  • Well, guys, we made it through day one. Whew! He's a good driver, but wow. It's still a shaky day for parents. Onward!

    And Pax, you and I both need a bourbon.
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