Student Driver

 We have a student driver in the house and we also have the car magnet to prove it.

We have survived two other student drivers without a magnet on the back of the car.  The magnet tells the world that there is a student driver and to please be patient.  One of our neighbors gave it to us and I thought I would try it out on vacation since it was a long drive and the student would be doing the majority of the driving.  I thought this would be a great idea.  Why not let other drivers know so they don't get road rage?

All was going well until we turned onto the expressway ramp.  We had a tail gaiter who sped by us once he had the chance.  I noticed that the drivers in Illinois are not as patient with student drivers as other states.  When we finally made it into Michigan, we had drivers who, as they were passing our car, smiled at us.  There was no road rage or aggression.

The other day, Bella was driving us home from the library.  She was trying to turn right onto a busy street and was doing great until "Mr. Impatient" pulled up behind us.  "Mr. Impatient" used this opportunity to honk his horn until Bella made her right turn.  Luckily, Bella isn't phased by any of the bad driving behaviors of others and turned when it was safe.

I keep the magnet on my car at all times.  I enjoy the reactions from the other drivers.  I drive the speed limit (most of the time) and obey traffic laws and still get the road rage and the honkers.

Do you respect cars with the "Student Driver" magnet or Do you show the student driver how not to behave on the road?