New Lightning driver on the road

[L8 APEX]

I think performance oriented riving schools are a good thing. Not to give his the ego of Andretti but to teach the true skills you can't learn on the roads cheap. I have heard good things about the Audi teen program at the Motor Speedway.

I think they learn traction budgeting, threshold braking, skid, wet and other skills in the 2-3 day program.

Or you could send him to the Ken Block driving school

[WA 2 FST]

Yes, I plan on checking into the Audi Teen driving school at TMS.

I think the more driving time, the better, and learning defensive manuevers in a controlled enviroment is an excellent way to gain confidence and control.

[L8 APEX]

North Texas Kart racing... The best drivers in the country started out in Kart.

[dboat]

Originally Posted by L8 APEX

North Texas Kart racing... The best drivers in the country started out in Kart.

Danica Patrick

[Moonshine]

Wes,

Your info is probably more recent, and I agree that rescinding the driving test was a bad idea.

[WA 2 FST]

Originally Posted by Moonshine

Wes,

Your info is probably more recent, and I agree that rescinding the driving test was a bad idea.

And they still have parallel parking as part of the test... LOL. I've probably done that 5x in 25 yrs of driving. He'll have fun practicing that. They have a place in the rear of the facility at the DPS office where we can go practice.

[L8 APEX]

Parallel is cool!

[toddwarren]

I just stumbled upon this thread while looking for some information here on Talon.
Knock on wood but Lance has had his 2002 L since 16th B day with no tickets beside the front tag deal. No accidents! Again knocking on wood.
Wes told me when I bought him the truck if a kid is an idiot it will not matter what they drive, because they will be full speed and out of control.
He did say at least these trucks brake quick LOL!!!

Change the subject:
I ended up using Michaels stereo guy and had a system installed for Lance, out the door TT&L 2K on the dot.
2 10"subs with custom box very nicely done.
4 speakers in the factory slots
2 tweeters
1 amplifier
1 Pioneer head unit with blue tooth, ipod and all that stuff
all wiring and such associated to make the stuff work.
I drove it once, it is certainly loud and it felt like Mike Tyson pounding my kidneys with the subs right behind the seats.

[99bolt]

Put my nephew through the Audi teen driving course before I gave him the
Lightning. He thought he knew everything before the course. He told me after, he didn't know quite as much as he thought.

[WA 2 FST]

That looks like a really good course.

So far, so good. Of course, my son has me riding with him, but he's doing well with the basics. Hasn't gotten the thing above 3000rpm yet... absolutely no full-throttle to this point. He's being cautious, and taking things slow.

[99bolt]

I was impressed with the instructors. They seemed liked they cared for the teens. They would repeat a task until everyone was comfortable.

[L8 APEX]

Here is a link to the course.
http://www.texasdrivingexperience.co...Programs&s=STS

[99WhiteBeast]

Originally Posted by WA 2 FST

And they still have parallel parking as part of the test... LOL. I've probably done that 5x in 25 yrs of driving. He'll have fun practicing that. They have a place in the rear of the facility at the DPS office where we can go practice.

My step daughter just got her license last Friday. She did the independent driving school thing but nothing but an eye test and $5 was required at DPS.

I still remember the trooper who gave me my test. He put a cup of coffee on my dash and told me if I spilled it I fail. I was sweating bullets the whole time. It left a lasting impression to say the least.

I'm going to look into the Audi thing. I called them last week and the instructor spent a good 15 minutes on the phone talking about and answering questions-seems like a great program.

[99bolt]

I think that driving school, or one like it, is the best thing for a new driver. The lack of instructions for new drivers to obtain a license is crazy.