my mom won't let me have a driver's permit !! plz help me?

Question

my mom says that if i really want to drive i should first get a job and make enuff money so thn i can learn to drive and can easily afford a car..

she doesn't want me to be barrowing her jeep because she thinks i'll take away the car from her!!....this is making me soo angry and i stay in the house 24/7 get gud gras..

can any1 plz give me good advice about this... all my friends are driving and close to owning their own vehicles!! this is soooooooo not fair =[

thnx for ur help in adavance

tru...but my mom won't even let me go to the dmv..she freaks out when i mention that i want to learn to drive

i am going to be 17 in september..and i do try to earn her trust

Answer 1

XXXXXXXXXXXXX Not telling you to go behind your moms back, but why can't your driving friends teach you how to drive and when you both go out together maybe you two can take turns driving when you do get your license. But I'd make sure her car is fully covered insurance wise for all drivers. Good luck hun XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Answer 2

First, if you're 18, then you can legally go and take your written test at the DMV without a problem.

Now, if you're not, things are a tad bit tougher. First, you can approach her with that while you have your permit, you need an adult who is at least 25 years old to be in the car with you while you're driving. So, you can't "take her car away from her." Do this for at least six months (by law and it gives you time to build up her trust). Over time, she'll have to trust you and your skills, so you gradually improve.

Of course, there still are chance of "no way!" still. What you can do is this: get your permit, then get your license. However, just because you're getting your license, doesn't mean you drive! When you buy insurance, the day you get your license and the day you're buying the insurance is looked at. It doesn't matter if you're driving or not. I waited a year before I bought insurance and so that saved money. Admittedly, a year with my license but unable to drive was annoying, but sometimes that's all you can do when dealing with parents who are against letting you drive/have freedom.

Answer 3

your mom may have some worries about you driving that you don't know about. Perhaps she knows of someone that had a kid get killed in a car accident or maybe she cant afford to put you on the car insurance policy. You should talk to her to get her to tell you the reason that she wont let you drive. If she is honest with you it will be clear why she is hesitant. If she just says that she doesn't want it and provides no additional info, then she's just freaking out about it for no reason. Good luck

Answer 4

Ask yourself the following questions
1. have i been trustworthy with myself.
2. have i done what mom expects me to do with the little things.
3. have i recently not listened to what mom said?
4. does my attitude say that mom has to do what i want?
Yeah i know i sound like a mom and i dont have teens yet. But unless she's totally unreasonable if you work extra hard at earning back her trust and make her feel that its her decision not yours and have a great attitute and are responsible with the little things, i bet shell give you the bigger things, if not, soon enough you'll be able to do them anyway. by the way i know how you feel, didnt get mine til like 8 months after everyone else, but i think that i appreciated the priveledge more and alot of the other ones had already wrecked their cars cause it didnt mean as much to them. what you have to pay for you will treasure. best wishes that its not too long before you can drive.:)

Answer 5

My first question is,"how old are you?" I personally think that 16 is a bit young,but if you are 17, I would tell your Mom that you promise not to ask to use her car unless she says it is fine with her. Also I would act as pleasant and helpful and cooperative as possible,I would get a job,and tell her that you will help her with car payments, gas and repairs when needed on her jeep. Tell her that you promise to always be sensible and only drive in the daytime until you are 18. Usually, parents respond well to responsible, respectful children.

Answer 6

Your mom is trying to teach you to be responsible by getting a job and working for the things you want to have. If you are indeed working hard and getting good grades (which is hard to believe considering the grammar in your question) then you should be able to find a way to reach a compromise with your mom about using the car. And P.S. Life as a teenager is never fair!

Answer 7

You should not be driving. Life is unfair. Studies show that teenagers your age cause so many traffic accidents due to misjudgement and inexperience. If you want a car, work and buy one yourself. That's what I did after graduating from school.

Answer 8

Are you aware that young people are the worse drivers in the USA. They are irresponsible and dangerous on the road. Not to mention they make their parents pay a very high premium on car insurance. Listen to your mama - she's right.

Answer 9

this may count upon the state you stay in, as DL's are ruled by using state authorities. Ask your branch of motorcar Licensing branch for his or her reaction, and what you may do to get to the bottom of the count for his or her criteria.

Answer 10

I agree with your mother.