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Offline Gunna Do

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Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« on: December 14, 2010, 02:31:34 PM »
It was inevitable, the times finally come!
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The young fella (Blake), has asked for a drive of the Patrol today.  He's a tad over 15 yrs, and has had no experience previously with driving cars (I don't think), but I think it's a good idea for him to start getting used to what it's all about (off the road of course).  First lesson was had on the front lawn at home, but it looks like I'll be looking out for quiet spots for more lessons when we're out camping from now on.
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2010, 02:36:35 PM »
Onya Griz - You're a good Dad!
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2010, 03:12:37 PM »
He told me he wanted to start off slow, before he got a Toyota.
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2010, 03:23:38 PM »
Quote from: bigjules on December 14, 2010, 03:12:37 PM
He told me he wanted to start off slow, before he got a Toyota.

He was even slower when I started him off in low range. ;D
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2010, 04:09:57 PM »
I learned to drive in my dad's G60.
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2010, 04:13:12 PM »
Quote from: bigjules on December 14, 2010, 04:09:57 PM
I learned to drive in my dad's G60.

And look how good you go now.   ;D ;D

I learnt to drive in Dad's XA Falcon and Granddad's Toyota Corona.
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2010, 04:27:43 PM »
Quote from: Gunna Do on December 14, 2010, 04:13:12 PM
Granddad's Toyota Corona.

Me too, it wasn't pretty but it had an easily tweaked 2L motor :)
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2010, 05:10:38 PM »
Check your insurance  >:D
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2010, 05:26:36 PM »
 ;D I learnt to Drive in My Old Mans EH Holden and my first car was a FJ. B
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2010, 05:27:02 PM »
Quote from: Bushman on December 14, 2010, 05:10:38 PM
Check your insurance  >:D

Don't think any insurance would cover a 15 year old driving Bushman.  It's only a bit of familiarisation with the controls in a safe enviroment.

I know when SWMBO was on her learners (not so long ago), that as long as I was in the vehicle with her it didn't make any affect on the policy.
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2010, 05:27:12 PM »
Just wait till he has his hand out asking for the keys.........Cats n the Cradle for real.
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2010, 05:34:57 PM »
As Mr Bean said....... "brace yourself"  ;D.
I shouldn't say too much, Caitlyn is due for her L's next year   :'(
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2010, 05:36:13 PM »
Quote from: bullfrog on December 14, 2010, 05:34:57 PM
As Mr Bean said....... "brace yourself"  ;D.
I shouldn't say too much, Caitlyn is due for her L's next year   :'(
straight out to Candole Bevan  :D
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2010, 05:41:04 PM »
Its great to get them familiar with the basics young I recon.

My son is 11 and he was being taught around a year ago in our front paddock. (changing gears up and down). He is always asked to move a car out of the road in our drive ect. To say he loves it is an understatement.
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2010, 05:42:07 PM »
Quote from: bullfrog on December 14, 2010, 05:34:57 PM
I shouldn't say too much, Caitlyn is due for her L's next year   :'(

You're a calm sort of guy Bullfrog, you should make a great teacher.   :o ;)  
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #15 on: December 14, 2010, 05:43:30 PM »
Quote from: Laith on December 14, 2010, 05:41:04 PM
To say he loves it is an understatement.

Imagine how excited he'd be if he had a Nissan to move.  ;D
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #16 on: December 14, 2010, 05:52:42 PM »
I fear an increase in little brown "seditives" will be required. :cheers:
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #17 on: December 14, 2010, 07:04:08 PM »
Gunna. I dont know how big your patch of dirt is but if you want a big area to start him off let me know and I can organise the area at milbrodale for you.
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #18 on: December 14, 2010, 07:27:00 PM »
Quote from: singo-26 on December 14, 2010, 07:04:08 PM
Gunna. I dont know how big your patch of dirt is but if you want a big area to start him off let me know and I can organise the area at milbrodale for you.

Thanks for the offer, but he'd want to end up driving the Tuff Truck tracks.
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #19 on: December 14, 2010, 07:53:22 PM »
On ya Gary, best way to learn is in the paddock...now we have move d the Landrover on we have a little Toyota Corolla and our eldest is now learning on the road....bit scary....lol
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #20 on: December 14, 2010, 08:05:08 PM »
Quote from: Gunna Do on December 14, 2010, 07:27:00 PM
Thanks for the offer, but he'd want to end up driving the Tuff Truck tracks.

He could do worse. Start 4wding at the deep end. In the area we camped i taught Ellie her first lesson. Set it up as roads and she had to stay on the correct side of the track.
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #21 on: December 14, 2010, 08:26:05 PM »
Good on you... I know you might all have some thing to say about this but as I grew up in NZ we could drive at 15 - Full Licence. I've always let my kids sit on my knee when safe.. Slow along a dirt track. On our last holiday my 10 year old drove - again, on my knee for 20 mins as we headed up a track to Cape Leveque. it was a by pass track so no other traffic. He did a good job and I found it fun to see him concentrate so hard..

What I thought was very important was for him to see how much you do have to concentrate when driving. I think this needs to be installed in the younger drivers early. It also meant he now understands why they can't have pillow fights in the back seat while we travel.

As I said I was allowed to drive when 15. that maybe to young - fair enough but I did learn to concentrate.. All be in in a Morris 1000 screaming up the stock banks of the rivers we have in the south island.. Dan will know what I mean

Anyway Gunna... You car is lost now,, it will never been the same
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #22 on: December 14, 2010, 08:35:49 PM »
Steve, you are right.  Studies and common sense tells us that when you first start driving you have to concentrate on processes and perception.  With experience process becomes natural and your ability to scan and anticipate for danger increases.  So the earlier you start to drive the quicker you are able to loom out for danger.
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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #23 on: December 14, 2010, 09:08:24 PM »
Good luck Gunna. My youngest has just hit 120 hrs so is close to his test. This follows my eldest who has just done 120 hrs  - 240 hrs with a learner at the wheel over the last 2 yrs !! :angel:

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Re: Looks like the Patrols getting a new driver.
« Reply #24 on: December 14, 2010, 09:09:18 PM »
Quote from: bullfrog on December 14, 2010, 05:34:57 PM
As Mr Bean said....... "brace yourself"  ;D.
I shouldn't say too much, Caitlyn is due for her L's next year   :'(

And bullfrog if you fitted those HID inserts she will be able to see where she is going. >:D
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