Turning Point

by Frank Roche on February 1, 2008

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.”

{ 6 comments }

Sarcasmom February 1, 2008 at 12:16 pm

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!

Sarcasmom February 1, 2008 at 8:16 am

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!

PaxRomano February 2, 2008 at 4:07 pm

Best of luck to Matt.

Best of luck to Ma and Pa Frank – a shot of bourbon will help.

pax romano February 2, 2008 at 12:07 pm

Best of luck to Matt.

Best of luck to Ma and Pa Frank – a shot of bourbon will help.

Frank February 3, 2008 at 3:37 am

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.

Frank February 2, 2008 at 11:37 pm

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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