[cathie7493]

hey guys
im right now 15 ALMOST 15 and a 1/2 (on jan. 4)
and i haven't done any drivers ed or written tests yet

but i asked my dad today if he could take me practice driving in a parking lot or something of the sort
and he SCREAMED in my face how illegal it would be and i need to do written tests before -__-

isn't it okay for me to drive in a parkinglot? i mean what would i get pulled over for..

[ZiGeNX77]

There is no need for you to rush. Do things in the right order because lets say you do get in an accident or get hurt, you could (or your parents) can get in trouble. No matter how small the probability, it's not worth the risk. I doubt your dad would take you anyway.

[Clix]

Get your permit first and gosh, you only have to wait another week and a half. It's not going to kill you.

[phantompc4]

over here you can get your permit at 15 exactly. first time my dad took me driving was 1am in the morning lol. i wouldnt advise it tho since lots of ricers are out there doing crazy things at that time.

[PoppinBC]

Just be patient... not worth the risk. Maybe not worth getting screamed at, but still, it'll happen soon enough. Pretty soon you realize driving can be as much of a burden as it can be of an enjoyment... no lies.

Besides, pass the test, no issues, then drive with your parents' blessing, rather than their anger. Tends to go much better.

[azn3dvietboy]

driving is no fun when u have to drive everywhere!
and sometimes ur friends use u for free rides all the time T-T

[NamelessPerson]

in my country i need to be 18!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 more dreadful years :/

[Daikirai]

i haven't done any drivers ed or written tests yet
i need to do written tests before -__-

I got my permit the day I turned 15.
Go get it.

[knickstorm]

i wouldnt play around........i had a friend "practice" with their parent in the passenger seat.......rear ended someone.........luckily the cop agreed to "pretend" the parent was driving due to insurance purposes.

[guy with pants]

Do your drivers ed asap and try to get your permit as soon as you turn 15 and a half, just hope your parents won't procrastinate taking you to take the written test.



I dunno, I think practicing in an empty parking lot is a good idea for a first time. I learned driving when I was twelve first in an empty parking lot then in some empty back roads. Your dad sounds like a hot tempered person you probably might get yelled at as being a first time driver lol.

[MPowerKai]

Your father is correct, it is illegal. The only way you can do that is if you do it in your own driveway/backyard or you know the owner of said PRIVATE parking lot and he/she has given you permission to utilize their property in such manner

[kuku]

Driving with my dad was the worst experience in my life. I hated sitting in the car with him. He kept saying how I'd fail my test. On the contrary, I got it my first try; my step mom failed her first try.

[visuelz]

The fact that you care that you're 15 and a half makes you still immature

[kayla.]

^Well, if she lives in California she's not allowed to get her permit until she's 15 and a half so maybe that's why she mentioned it?

[hear me roaar]

yeah? well im almost 17 and my parents wont let me drive alone -___- they said not to rush things and yes people do always try to get free rides . isnt there a new law that if you're born after '93 you cant get your license til you're 18?

[CaramelSweetie]

I'm not going to be able to practice drive with either of my parent's cars.
I think I'll be starting lessons after winter ends, hopefully. >(

[willyumyummy]

even driving in a parking lot without a permit is no good...by law you can't drive without the permit. so your dad is correct, get your written permit first...your dad is held responsible if some freak accident happens while you are driving without a permit.

[schadenfreud1c]

yeah. she's not being immature by mentioning she's 15 1/2 years old. Fifteen and a half is the legal age to get a permit in California.




it's illegal to drive anywhere, any time for any reason if you don't have a permit or a license. Get over it and just wait.

[mizz_J]

My dad wouldn't let me drive without my permit either
BUT of course i wouldn't even if he did let me cause it is illegal and if i get caught by the cops, then i would be in big trouble, especially my dad.

Like what everyone is saying, it is illegal to drive without a permit or license.
Just wait because you have plenty of time.

[EscR4Fantasy]

i think it would be better for you to get your permit first. why risk geting caught , and having to wait some more?