drive w/ her friends in the back seat? And me in the passenger seat of course. Even though she and her friends behave, if something ever happened, I'd feel responsible for her friends. I know if my daughter got hurt in a wreck while one of her friends (w/ only a permit) was driving, and the parent in the car, I'd be upset about it. Or am I just being paranoid?
2006-08-17 17:59:26 · 13 answers · asked by wolf1ibm 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
My parents didn't like me having anyone in the back seat even AFTER I had my full license. I am glad of that, because if something had happened, it would have been my fault. And if you are the one who owns the car, they are your rules. Driving is a privelage. Good luck!!
2006-08-17 18:05:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are being a GREAT parent. Just ask any police officer about that situation. Kids do NOT pay attention when there is not a parent unit around. A majority of the accidents happen when kids are just being kids. As time goes on and she shows more responsibility then let the reins loose.
BEST OF LUCK!!! ( you will need it) From a dad of 3 daughters!
2006-08-17 18:13:29 · answer #2 · answered by ferretcoach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have made it a rule in our house that our son is not to have any friends in the car with him speaking from personal experience. I once had a friend that was in desperate need of some money so I was taking her to pick it up. On the way, I got hit and my car got totaled. No one got hurt, thank God.Would you believe that my so called friend sued my insurance company since she was my passenger... You are taking a risk with other people in the car.....Now I don't give anybody a ride, only immediate family...
2006-08-17 18:08:07 · answer #3 · answered by mysticmoonprincess01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, follow your heart. You know what feels right. As long as it's your car, it's your rules. Second, please wait until she has a LOT of experience to drive with her friends in the car, even after she gets her full license.
In many states now, they have laws against teens driving with ANY teens in the car after they get their full license for six months to a year, and even their full licnese is a provisional license (friends or family, even younger siblings, only allowing those who are 21 and older, licensed, and insured in the passenger seat with them while they have a permit and NO one but the parents with them after they get their licenses. This is because teens are sooooooooooooo inexperienced and easily get distracted by others in the car and don't focus on their driving, but instead focus on others in the car. That is one way sooooooooooo many teens get hurt or killed--the teen driver is either drunk or paying attention to others in the car instead of to their driving.
Personally, I would NOT allow my teen daughter to drive with ANYONE but me or her dad in the car. Period. For the safety of your daughter and her friends, and your conscience, please don't let her drive with others besides a parent in the car. Also, I would suggest that you check on the local laws of your state and city to see what the laws are for teen drivers in your area. They are different in every city and state. Most are really cracking down on them.
2006-08-17 18:18:55 · answer #4 · answered by honey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want her to drive with her freinds in the car...I thought only the person with the permit and a licensed driver were the only ones allowed in the car...
Let her get experience before she drives with her freinds..and that is only after she has her license
2006-08-17 18:11:13 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was never allowed to drive with friends in the car even after I had my driver's liscense. Children are too inexperianced. Just think, you say that you would feel responsible if something happened...what do you think her friends' parent's would think?! Also, would you allow her in the car with her friends driving??
2006-08-17 18:14:05 · answer #6 · answered by Tara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st, Why would there be any reason for them to be in the car, I mean if she practicing driving, while learning to drive she needs as little distraction as possible 2nd I hope you are sending her to drivers ed. 3rd I presume you know her friends and know if they would behave or not if the case was not "just practicing driving". I know this does not answer everything but I hope it helps a little.
2006-08-17 18:32:10 · answer #7 · answered by Tony in Texas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would bet she is less likely to get in an accident with them the car now than after she gets her license. Now, she is not as likely to be distracted by them, since they are likely to behave with you around. As long as you let their parents know what's going on and they approve, let them ride with her. That will teach her to not be distracted by the people around her and to not get so caught up in coversation that she stops paying attention to the road. If you wait till she has her license, you have a lot less control over what's going on.
2006-08-17 18:07:21 · answer #8 · answered by aroybal854 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait until she has had alot of experience. There is a lot to think of when you are just starting out to drive and she does not need any distactions. And if something did happen you would feel awful.. Good luck
2006-08-17 18:07:04 · answer #9 · answered by maddmummy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, I would let her drive w/out the friends for awhile, just to let her get used to normal traffic and not the distraction of "friends".
2006-08-17 18:08:18 · answer #10 · answered by Bella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋