Grandson's First Drive
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From: Chetwynd B.C.
Grandson's First Drive
My Grandson turned 16 today. 
I picked him up from school after he ditched his girlfriend. 
Then we went cruisn'. After a short cruise thru town I took him to the driver's exam office. He wrote his exam and passed on his first try (examiner said that is unusual). When we come out of the office I told him to put his "learner's plate" on the car. It is magnetic so had to just stick it on the rear bumper
He was grinning from ear to ear as he climbed into the driver's seat. 
I think Grandpa was too. 
I know he had been driving his Mom's (5 spd) car and his Dad's (5 spd) truck in gravel pits etc. so I wasn't too worried. He did pretty good. The classic mistakes for a beginner but I kept him on the low (none) traffic streets. We live in a very small town so it was easy. He seemed to always accelerate just before grabbing 2nd gear. Not sure where he gets that from 
Eventually I gave him directions for home. His Girlfriend was waiting for him there and was really surprised to see him driving the vette.
A great day for both the birthday boy and Grandpa.
I picked him up from school after he ditched his girlfriend. Then we went cruisn'. After a short cruise thru town I took him to the driver's exam office. He wrote his exam and passed on his first try (examiner said that is unusual). When we come out of the office I told him to put his "learner's plate" on the car. It is magnetic so had to just stick it on the rear bumper He was grinning from ear to ear as he climbed into the driver's seat. I think Grandpa was too. I know he had been driving his Mom's (5 spd) car and his Dad's (5 spd) truck in gravel pits etc. so I wasn't too worried. He did pretty good. The classic mistakes for a beginner but I kept him on the low (none) traffic streets. We live in a very small town so it was easy. He seemed to always accelerate just before grabbing 2nd gear. Not sure where he gets that from Eventually I gave him directions for home. His Girlfriend was waiting for him there and was really surprised to see him driving the vette.
A great day for both the birthday boy and Grandpa.
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That my friend is what memories are made of. Good on you and congrats to the grandson.
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From: Chetwynd B.C.
Actually Bruce in Canada they first get a temporary learner's license after completing a written test. Then a slow 2 year process gradually working up to a full license. He just did the first written test today. But his 1st LEGALLY driven vehicle is the vette. He is the only Grandson (there are 2 at 16 yrs old) that has helped me on the car. Heck even my son doesn't help very often. Although if I asked for help he would.
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I'm sure he will never forget that 1st drive in the Vette It won't be too long before he has his own and drives it just like grandpa
It won't be too long before he has his own and drives it just like grandpa
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