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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Ask if you can take the car for a weekend or two before starting the position so you can get comfortable driving it before you're transporting the kids. [/b]

Pros - no wear and tear on your car, all gas paid for upfront, never having to move carseats, things like parking permits or toll passes are usually installed, no worry about your car getting messy from the kids...the list is endless; it's clearly the better of the two options.[/quote]

Yeah right. What a ridiculous request. [/quote]

I take it you're a nanny? I've done this all three times I was expected to use the nanny car - of course if it's their primary vehicle it isn't feasible, but if it is there for the nanny's use and no one needs it - why not? My bosses were all very happy to let me drive it a few times before sticking the kids in it. The last thing you want is kids in the car with a new nanny trying to figure out how to turn the wipers on or slamming on the brakes because they're more responsive than hers are.[/quote]

You don't sound like a capable driver. Have you ever rented a car? Do you always need to practice on a car first? [/quote]

Of course I have rented cars without driving them first, but I do prefer to practice before driving OTHER PEOPLE'S CHILDREN around in a strange vehicle. Anyone with any respect for the seriousness of the task is going to feel the same. Cars handle differently, have different blind spots, window controls are in different spots, etc etc etc - I like to have a handle on all of those details so there are zero distractions when I'm responsible for a child's life. Not sure why that bothers you so much.[/quote]

OP here and I totally agree. This is why I prefer driving my own car. I feel most capable and confident in a vehicle I am used to.[/quote]

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