Thread: REMOVED: Gotta start 'em young

Originally Posted by bblaze

brings back memories of teaching my kids to drive at an early age, all started on a beach at about 8 yrars old in an old toyota cruiser. Oldest sons first drive was the most remembered because he ended up planting the foot in 1st low range and headed up in the dunes before I could rectify the problem. This was all done on deserted beaches, with the kids having complete control (for want of a better description) sitting solo in the drivers seat. Some may say not clever but my kids have only had minor scrapes in there cars. I started driving (steering) straped to a tractor seat at age 5
cheers
blaze

I think its great for kids to learn to drive or ride yound. Gives them confidence and a better respect for driving. Also makes sure they can drive properly before getting their license. Obvously in an area that is free from other people.

I learned to drive around the paddock whilst a kid. I bought my first car (I picked strawberries to get the money buy it) when I was 12. Dad supported me in that. I learned a lot about engines, etc. from that. I bought a motor scoooter when I was about the same age.

I started my son driving (on my employer's 4WD Kia Ceres) when he was 12. He bought his first bike when he was 12.