Father knows best

Two nights ago, my son and I were driving home and ran up behind a car that was going slow. It was going 45 in a 55 mph zone. There was a double solid yellow line so I couldn’t pass so I backed off a little. The car slowed down a little more and my son asked what was up with that guy. Due to my many years of driving experience, I told him that he was getting ready to turn. This is something that I learned over the years about the driving habits of people on our island. Anyway, my son said since he is turning, why don’t you just shoot around him. I explained that he might be turning left and he would love to hit me as I passed on a double yellow line so he could sue me and get a new car. Finally he put on his right turn signal and I still didn’t pass and my son (who just got his learners permit and also knows everything) began to get exasperated and said pass him Dad. I just smiled and said lets not be hasty. The car slowed to almost a dead stop and then turned LEFT and I said see why I didn’t pass. I hope he remembers that lesson. He won't. Have a great day.

Greg

Comments

Bardouble29 said…
oh, to be at the age that you know everything. The lesson though was a great one...One hopefully that he will remember so that you won't get that call saying "Dad, I was in an accident!"
May 9, 2007 at 8:15 AM
Queenie said…
I remember it well, and the white hairs to show. It was the most nerve recking time, learning my son to drive. We did it though, third time lucky..
May 9, 2007 at 11:43 AM
Becca said…
I bet he will remember. I still don't believe turn signals, because my mom taught me that very lesson.
May 9, 2007 at 6:37 PM
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