I saw this meme on facebook yesterday,
I have to credit my Dad with teaching me to drive since there was no drivers ed. in school. After church one Sunday he drove to the edge of town, pulled to the side of the road, got out and motioned for me to get out also. I thought I had done something so bad I was going to be given a raking over the coals. Instead he just said get in, pointing to the driver's seat.
It was a straight highway, Route 100 going south toward Pearl (IL) and about 5 miles to home. I was shaking with nerves, but he was patient, telling me just what to do and when.
Don't remember which sibling it was, mumbling "we're all gonna die." You will be happy to know all three of them are still among the living.
The parallel parking lesson came later, in Pittsfield, along a side street. It took more than one try to get it, but I did, a proud accomplishment. I have always loved driving. Thanks Dad.
I believe parallel parking has been reinstated as part of the driving test here in Oklahoma. Sorry about that kids.
A Memory from Grandma in the Yellow House
