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[quote=Anonymous]First, identify what’s important. If it’s getting an official ID, she can get a non-drivers identification card.

If it’s learning an important skill, think about why and when it will be important. I got my license, then went to a college with a no-car policy, then moved to NYC for grad school.  So I spent decades in environments where driving wasn’t necessary, and having a car would be a very expensive hassle.

If it’s a life skill issue, hire a professional.  My first driving teacher provided a traumatic experience— that I didn’t realize I could complain about. My mother was so nervous that we both agreed that she would not be a good driving instructor for me.  Eventually, as an adult. I got a very patient, unflappable instructor. Find someone like that for your daughter.

I’ve worn glasses since I was two, and have always had poor hand-eye coordination. (Premature baby). I say this because some of us have challenges with driving that people who don’t have these types of challenges might not even notice.  Like, having minimal peripheral vision impacts your skill set, and should impact the instruction that you receive.

tldr: Offer her opportunities for instruction, follow her lead.[/quote]

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