| I just got one because my kid has his permit and is learning to drive. I consider it a warning for others on the road to go around us if they can or turn so they aren’t behind us because honking isn’t going to make my kid a better driver at this point. So strange that it bothers you. |
They’re new to the country. Give them a break. |
+1 You people are soooo rude, cut other humans some slack. There are adults learning to drive too. Does it make you feel like a badass when you speed by them and flip them the bird! There are kids who are nervous on the road. You were not always this awesome driver. You were young once. I don’t understand why people are so mean. You will not get there that much faster. It’s not their fault you left late. |
| The stickers make no difference to me. If you drive like a moron I will absolutely honk at you, cut you off and treat you like the moron you are. Learn to drive. |
You obviously have anger issues. This is not about who is boss and telling you what to do. Chill out. It’s someone learning to drive a motorized vehicle. Kindness matters. |
How do you suggest someone learn to drive without ever being a new driver |
You need therapy. |
This is quite obviously the answer. It's astonishing that OP had to ask the question. |
| We put the magnet on when my teen drive with a permit is driving and take it off when she’s done driving. I don’t know why people leave it on their cars all the time even when the student driver isn’t driving. That defeats the purpose. |
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This might be one of the craziest threads on DCUM. It's wild to me.
People live in such a little unhappy world that they are honking at 15 year olds as they learn to drive. WTF is wrong with people. |
To steal from the late great George Carlin (RIP), you should get an honest sticker - one that says "A$$hole at the wheel!" |
| I think it’s a great idea. If I see a young person with a new driver sticker, I find myself giving them more grace and being extra patient. |
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Ours is a sticker, not a magnet, so it’s not easy to take iff when the kiddo isn’t driving.
I also think kids are taking longer to learn how to drive, so the stickers stay on longer. |
| We have the magnets and put them on only when my teen who has their permit is driving. They are a great learning tool. They are learning to ignore distractions (honking, etc.) and focus on their driving AND that many other drivers are jackazzes who might not be able to read. |
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New drivers have to have a green leaf for two years in the old country. I don't remember if there was also a speed limit, possibly 70 km/h max.
We don't have big roads and crazy rush hours like here. |