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To: Ilaine who wrote (32981)	7/25/1999 1:03:00 PM
From: jpmac	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71178

CB, from all the wrecks that happened to new drivers in my part of AL, that doesn't surprise me. It went on all the time. Most the wrecks seemed to be from going too fast on a curve, and pulling out into traffic. I don't think it can stressed too much with new drivers to underestimate how fast you can go on curves, and overestimate how much time you need to merge/cross a road/turn into oncoming traffic/etc, until they have a good feel for those things, and better control of a car. It got down right depressing to see all the wreaths dotting the roads there.

To: Ilaine who wrote (32981)	7/25/1999 8:26:00 PM
From: Rambi	Respond to of 71178

You are so right to decide the rules now and start talking about them so that there is no argument when it happens. We wouldn't let the boys drive alone for six months after they got their license at 16--- (Ammo is still in this phase) and then after 6 months only with one person. It's hard on them when their friends are given the keys to a brand new Camaro and turned loose. But they make it as long as you don't weaken. It amazes me what parents allow their children to do. Sometimes you feel as if you're fighting alone, but you're really not; we discovered most of the boys' friends' parents felt the same way and we grouped together on things. We just try to be reasonable and clear. I have a feeling you will be really good at this stage of parenting. Dan's ability to step back and look at facts was very helpful!