ok, i'm 16, i passed my driver's test, bought my sister's car, and my parents wont let me drive it. I said i'd pay for insurance, gas, and repairs, and they still wont let me drive because "its not time" and "having a car is too expensive". the thing is, i have a job, and school. Having a car is not for kicks, i NEED it, and i hate depending on people for rides.
Parents, what did your children say to convince you for a ride
Kids, have any advice of what would get them?
2006-08-30 13:12:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
nagging is a powerful weopon my friend, nag, whine and cry until you turn blue (or until your parents say yes)Or you can ask when they got their first car if they got it early, consider them a hipocrite and not talk to them until they let u use the car.
2006-08-30 13:17:38 · answer #1 · answered by The Raging Monkey 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
this all depends on your specifics they may have a very good point. expenses for example at 16 you cant even imagine what kinds of problems you might run into, if its an old ford truck they are way off base but gas aint cheap, if its a nice little efficient import every part is overpriced, say you go outside in the morning and it don't start you could be literally hundreds of dollars into it just to find out whats wrong. also what kind of job do you have? coffee girls, cashiers, burger flippers, or any type of job like that you can be replaced in a day then not have the money for gas or repairs, maybe at 16 you have not been juggling job and school yet and your parents arent sure you will stick with it then they will be buying gas and parts.
they best advice i can give from personal experience is, to go on without a car, showing them you don't NEED a car because you have the drive and determination to accomplish things without that advantage. then your parents giving you that privilege may give you the opportunity to accomplish more
2006-08-30 13:26:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You passed your driving test at 16? what country are you from?
I didn't think it was legal to get behind the wheel of a car until you were at least 17......... or is that just in England?
If you are working and are able to afford the upkeep of the car then I see no harm in you having one. You say you have passed your test so a qualified instructor obviously thinks your time is right.
Try to reach a compromise with your parents. maybe just use it for driving to and from school for a while and then once your parents are satisfied that you are a sensible and capable driver increase your hours.
Just try to remain calm and mature with your parents. Tell them how you feel and then listen to how they really feel.
It is hard but they do have your best interests at heart, so level with them a little and I am sure they will respect you more for it!
Good luck
2006-08-30 13:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by Gillipoos 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both of my kids were driving their own cars at your age. I had no problem with that because they did the one thing that put my mind to ease... they showed me they were responsible enough to drive.
Driving is the single, most dangerous thing you can let your children do. They are at the most risk of death behind the wheel of any car especially with all the drunk drivers out there. Most assuredly, you will get into an accident, whether it is your fault or not is immaterial... they will all be your fault as most accidents, whether your fault or not, can be prevented by driving defensively. Most kids your age simply do not drive defensively and are easily destracted by all sorts of things.
My kids showed me they had no desire to race around, helped me work on their cars and mine, and showed respect towards driving, i.e. reminded me to signal, put on my seat belt, turn my lights on at dusk etc. They proved to me they could change a tire, buy gas, check the oil and tire pressure etc. They didn't make me feel that they would be joy riding with their friends or letting their friends drive their cars.
To summarize, not only did they need a car, they proved they were responsible enough to drive a car safely. I let them drive me around and we did obstacle course type exercises long before they were actually of age to drive by themselves.
Insurance is expensive for your age group. You might find yourself working only to pay for your car insurance and with gas prices so high... your fuel.
Good luck!
2006-08-30 13:23:45 · answer #4 · answered by Les 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 19:59:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't get it, you bought your sister's car and your parents are not letting you drive it? that's not very fair at all. Your SISTER IS DRIVING A CAR THAT YOU PAID FOR??? AM I AM HEARING YOU RIGHT?
what kind of parents do you have?
2006-08-30 13:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by HappyCat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
tell them that u've passed ur test and ur legal to drive...if the law says u can drive then u can drive.tell ur parents that it should work..am 18 n got my car recently after passin my test.. yey me!! goodluck.
2006-08-30 13:47:31 · answer #7 · answered by Ali J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what grades you have. If you're responsible enough to properly do school work, I would say you're responsible enough to drive a car.
2006-08-30 13:24:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
say u know how i am always asking for rides, u get me one iwill not ask.see how that woks.
2006-08-30 13:18:44 · answer #9 · answered by jojo 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋