It probably feels like you've only just taught them how to ride a bike and now your kids want to get their driver's license and spread their wings? Remember what a big step it was for you to finally get behind the steering wheel and try to not worry too much about this big step towards independence. This is an incredibly exciting but also stressful time for your kids, so try and support them along ...
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My ultimate road trip deam: Highway 101 / Interstate 5 (Seattle to San Diego)
It's that time of the year again where I'm getting a serious case of itchy feet. Don't worry, I don't mean because I've got a fungal infection or something nasty like that. I've got itchy feet because I want to go out there and see the world. Summer is over and with it comes routine and the need for a new adventure. An adventure I've been dreaming about for a long time is a road trip along Highway ...
What are your driving hates?
The holiday season is near and that means half the population of this country will drive up and down the UK to spend time with friends and family. That means, there'll be more traffic and more potential for kids and adults to go into meltdown mode while traveling to see granny and grandad as well as all the family members you could probably do without - just like during the rest of the year. With ...
Road trip tips for families
Road trip season is upon us and if you like to get things organised early on, so you can look forward to your trip without stressing about pit stops, things to take or servicing your car, I've compiled a little road trip checklist that will make it easier for you to keep track of all the things you should remember before you leave for your travels. 1. Get your car checked over Your car will be ...
Would you pass your driving test again?
When you're about to turn 18, learning for your theory test and taking driving lessons is probably the most exciting thing ever. A car means ultimate independence and freedom after all. I however, relied on my personal taxi company (my parents) until I moved to the UK, used public transport and managed to get to the grand age of 30 before feeling the urge to actually get a driving license. When ...
The world’s worst driver
It might seem a little patronising naming someone the world's worst driver, especially when I'm not even capable of driving a car myself, but some people's driving styles make my stomach do somersaults and unfortunately not with joy or excitement. My ex sister-in-law was one of them. When Amy's dad wasn't driving yet, she would often come and give us lifts and I'll be forever grateful for that as ...
