Today, I went driving for the first time with my mom. When she wasn't screaming, she gave great advice like, "Stop at the red light" and "Don't crash into cars". I need to drive 50 hours with her. FML
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Today, my mother said she trusted me enough to go with me for my first drive in my new car. As soon as we got in the car, she started hyperventilating and screaming we're going to crash. I didn't even start the engine. FML
Today, while driving on the streets for the first time, my mom decided that it would be an appropriate time to yell at me for every single mistake I’ve ever made in my life. This stressed me out so much I began driving against traffic. FML
Today, I got my first driving lesson from my dad. We traded seats, I started the car and his entire lesson was, "Go." FML
Today, my mom once again yelled at me for "driving erratically." She texts while driving 70 miles per hour on the highway, but apparently driving through a yellow light is "reckless." FML
Today, while in the car with my mom, she gave me a lecture about how bad of a driver I am. During that process she ran a red light and hit a car. FML
Today, I spent hours arguing with my mother, who claimed I shouldn't make a three-hour drive because I wouldn't be able to concentrate for that long. I argued that I was a perfectly capable driver, and left. In the last two minutes of the journey, I hit a van, and messed up the front of my car. FML
Today, I just bought a car with all of my own money. Then, when I brought it home my dad informed me that my mom will be driving it to work every day. FML
Today, I told my mom about the severe phobia I've developed towards driving. She was very supportive and even made me an appointment to see a psychologist. His office is two hours away. I have to drive to see my doctor about my fear of driving. FML
Today, I took my driving test for the first time. The instructor stopped it after less than ten minutes, and insisted she drive back to the test centre "in the interest of public safety." FML
Today, I took my 15 year-old daughter driving. I yelled at her for not going safely around corners. On the way home, while demonstrating how to drive right, I went around a corner and hit a cement truck. FML
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19990231 29
To everybody saying that this is stressful for the mom, remember your first time driving. Her mother screaming does not make the stress any better.
nix1993 41
It's more stressful for the first time driver than for the passenger who is supposed to be calmly teaching them.
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Comments (122)
paintedchocolate 30
Mother knows best, obviously.
jreed2296 4
I didn't do the 50 hours. Just the the driving lessons that are 2 hours each for 3 times and you'll do fine on the test
brewmasterg 34
I'd hate to be anywhere near you on the road if you think six hours practice makes you ready to hold a license to drive.
Badabam_fml 14
It's 120 hours in Australia, and you have to hold your Learners for 12 months if you're under 25, the up to provisional 1 (12 months), then provisional 2 (24 months), and finally a full liscense.
Teyros 24
Haha, maybe tell her you play driving games lots? Or that you obviously intend on keeping the car damage free...
HylianWarrior 21
I've got this, finally, all of those years of Mario Kart will be useful
Cassandra2015 21
Moms know best . She's just looking out for you, and well, her car .
tranced_ 45
ughhh stop screaming ma I got this! *plays wiz khalifa and boosts nitrox*
i_lik_tomaters 21
Wiz khalifa sucks
karcummings 19
she's just stressed for you!
LittleMissShadow 16
My mom was the same way. Though only for the first week or two.. She'll calm down. Don't fret about it to much. :)
slyde32 12
my mum is still this way, 7 years later
ChristinePi 36
And that's why to this day I still don't have my license because I have a father who has similar responses.
Miss_Moody23 19
How old are you? Do you have a job? Why don't you hire a driving instructor? You cannot blame your fathers reactions. My dad was explosive and angry when he was teaching me. He ripped the handbrake on more than once. I went to an instructor. I have a license. Now, what's your excuse?
countryb_cth 38
@50 you don't have to be rude. Clearly her dad isn't letting her advance and she probably can't afford an instructor. Just because you did doesn't mean everyone can.
JazNim17 18
Don't worry. It took me a while to get licensed too. My mom's nerves really weren't helping mine, so I hated driving with her. Is there anyone else in your family or maybe an adult friend who could ride with you in place of your dad? I finally got my license when my grandfather stepped in to help. He was a much calmer teacher than either of my parents.
iwanttogotoparis 26
Do Americans only need to drive 50 hours with a supervisor?? We have to do 120 hours minimum
wayrpowe3 15
I think we are supposed to but if we don't it isn't a big deal
iwadasn 33
It varies by state. And some states have very specific requirements. I don't remember the exact numbers since it's been awhile, but Illinois law requires you get a certain number of hours driving at night, a certain number of hours driving on highways and freeways, etc.
Ashd09 30
In Georgia its only 40 hours during the day and 6 at night
amzee96 18
That's what Australia has. Queensland it's 10 hours minimum for night, and 100 hours total.
VeganVampyre 27
In Canada we don't have to drive a certain number of hours, we just have to have a learner's license for a minimum of 6 months and then be able to pass the driving test. I've always wondered about your system in the States, how do they know you've driven the full number of hours you're supposed to? Is there actually any way to document that accurately?
JazNim17 18
Where I live (Mississippi), it's measured not by hours but by how long you hold your learner's permit. When I was learning, the law was that you had to hold your permit for six months before you qualify for a driving test. Now the law has changed, so you have to hold your permit a year.
slyde32 12
@91 I dunno about America, but in Australia they give you a log book, you fill it out as you drive. drove from destination a to destination b, it took 2 hours, conditions were fair and it was day time. something to that effect
arcticnette 4
What really concerns me is that her mom is her driving instructor. There are professional people who can really teach you to drive, right?
abNormal62 23
Did she push on her imaginary gas and brake and brace herself against the dashboard as well?